Google Chrome
Google's free browser for desktop and mobile, with Gemini built in
Our verdict
First of our top three browsers
For: Most people
Chrome is free to download on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and Android. Signing in with a Google Account syncs bookmarks, saved passwords, payment info and open tabs between devices, Google Password Manager and passkeys are built in, and extensions come from the Chrome Web Store. Its iPhone and iPad app averages 4.7 from about 3.9 million ratings. Know the limits: its listing shows no built-in ad or tracker blocker, Enhanced Safe Browsing sends browsing data to Google, and Gemini in Chrome needs an eligible account in a supported country, with auto browse limited to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in the U.S.
See all three and how we rankWhat is Google Chrome?
Chrome is Google's web browser for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iPhone and iPad. Signing in with a Google Account syncs bookmarks, saved passwords, payment info and open tabs between devices, and Google Password Manager, Safe Browsing and tab groups are built in. Gemini in Chrome adds an AI assistant that answers questions using the open tabs, although its availability depends on the account, country and device.
Google Chrome is free to use. See every plan
Good for
- Google Account users who want the same bookmarks, passwords and tabs on every device
- People who depend on extensions from the Chrome Web Store
- Those who want Gemini and Google's AI search inside the browser
Worth knowing
- Auto browse, where Gemini carries out multi-step tasks, is available only to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in the U.S.
- Gemini in Chrome needs a signed-in, eligible account in a supported country, and Google's FAQ says it is not available on Android yet.
- Enhanced Safe Browsing requires browsing data to be sent to Google.
- Desktop requirements start at Windows 10, macOS 13 Ventura, and 64-bit Ubuntu 18.04, Debian 10, openSUSE 15.5 or Fedora Linux 39.
Key features
- Tab groups, vertical tabs and split view
- Tabs can be grouped, labeled and color coded, stacked down the side of the window as vertical tabs, or shown two at a time in split view.
- Sync across devices
- Signing in to Chrome brings bookmarks, saved passwords, payment info and open tabs to any phone, tablet or computer, and a tab can be sent from one device to another.
- Google Password Manager and passkeys
- Google Password Manager is built in to save, manage and generate passwords. Passkeys allow sign-in with a fingerprint, face, PIN or pattern.
- Safe Browsing and Safety Check
- Safe Browsing warns before a dangerous site or download, with an optional enhanced mode. Safety Check reviews saved passwords, extensions and settings and points out anything that needs attention.
- Gemini in Chrome and AI Mode
- Gemini in Chrome answers questions using the context of open tabs, and Skills save prompts for reuse. AI Mode, Google's AI search, accepts tabs, files and images as context.
- Extensions and performance controls
- Extensions from the Chrome Web Store add features, Energy Saver and Memory Saver limit resource use, and Google ships a new Chrome update every four weeks.
Google Chrome pricing
- Starts at
- Free
- Free plan
- Chrome is downloaded and installed at no charge on every platform. The auto browse feature of Gemini in Chrome needs a separate Google AI Pro or Ultra subscription.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | The full browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iPhone and iPad, with sync through a Google Account. |
Read from support.google.com on Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Google Chrome before you buy.
How people rate the Google Chrome app
4.7
out of 5 for the iPhone and iPad app
- 5 stars85%
- 4 stars8%
- 3 stars3%
- 2 stars1%
- 1 star4%
3,923,672 ratings on the App Store in the United States, read Oct 7, 2026. It rates the app, not everything the product does. See the listing
Works with
- Google Password Manager
- Google Calendar
- YouTube
- Google Pay
- Google Lens
Google Chrome alternatives
- Google Chrome vs Brave
Free plan · from $3.00/mo
- Google Chrome vs Opera
Free plan · from $4/mo
Common questions
Is Google Chrome free?
Yes. Google Chrome is free to use. Chrome is downloaded and installed at no charge on every platform. The auto browse feature of Gemini in Chrome needs a separate Google AI Pro or Ultra subscription.
How much does Google Chrome cost?
Google Chrome lists one plan. Free: $0. Prices were read from support.google.com on Oct 5, 2026.
What platforms does Google Chrome work on?
Google Chrome is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.
How is Google Chrome rated?
Google Chrome's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3,923,672 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Oct 7, 2026. That is the store's rating of the app, not a score from us.
Is Google Chrome open source?
Google Chrome is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 5, 2026.
What does Google Chrome integrate with?
Google Chrome's listing names Google Password Manager, Google Calendar, YouTube, Google Pay and Google Lens. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Google Chrome?
Google Chrome is made by Google.
What are the alternatives to Google Chrome?
The closest alternatives to Google Chrome in our directory are Microsoft Edge, Safari, Firefox, Brave and Opera. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Google Chrome.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 5, 2026. What people say is linked where it appears.