Chrome is officially coming to ARM64 Linux devices this spring
Chrome is officially coming to ARM64 Linux devices this spring
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Publish Date: 2026-03-13 14:21:00
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For years, users on Arm-powered Linux machines have largely relied on Chromium or other open-source alternatives to get their browsing done. While those are great, they often lack the “secret sauce” that makes the official Google Chrome experience so seamless. Today, that is changing as Google has officially announced that Chrome for ARM64 Linux will launch in Q2 2026.
This move follows the successful transitions of Chrome to Arm-powered macOS devices in 2020 and Windows in 2024. With this final piece of the puzzle, Google is ensuring that the next generation of high-performance Linux devices has access to the full Google ecosystem.
The full Google experience on Linux
The launch of an official ARM64 build means Linux users no longer have to jump through hoops or use specialized tools to get the features they expect. By signing into a Google Account, users will get full cross-device continuity, including:
- Syncing: Bookmarks, history, and open tabs will follow you from your phone or Mac/PC to your Arm-Linux machine.
- Extensions: Direct access to the Chrome Web Store without needing developer workarounds.
- Built-in tools: One-click webpage translation and seamless Google Pay integration for autofill.
Security at the forefront
Google is also bringing its heavy-hitting security features to this new architecture. The ARM64 version of Chrome will include Enhanced Protection in Safe Browsing, which uses AI to provide real-time protection against phishing and malware.
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