Google to launch official Chrome browser for ARM64 Linux devices in Q2 2026
Here's what it means for you.
You’ll soon get full-featured Chrome—including Google sync, extensions, and security—on ARM64 Linux devices for the first time.
What happened
Google announced it will officially launch Chrome for ARM64 Linux devices in Q2 2026, closing the last major desktop gap for its browser.
The Context
- Full Chrome features: ARM64 Linux users gain proprietary tools like Google account sync, Chrome Web Store extensions, built-in translation, enhanced Safe Browsing, Password Manager, and Google Pay—absent from open-source Chromium.
- ARM ecosystem growth: The move targets a surging market of ARM-powered servers, laptops, and AI hardware, including NVIDIA DGX Spark and Raspberry Pi, as ARM adoption accelerates across industries.
- Linux market momentum: Demand for native Chrome on ARM64 aligns with a 21.1% CAGR in Linux OS market growth in regions like Dubai, boosting cloud, AI, and embedded Linux deployments.
The Number
— That’s Google Chrome’s global desktop browser market share in 2026, meaning this release instantly impacts two-thirds of the world’s desktop users as ARM64 hardware expands.
Takeaway
Expect smoother workflows and broader software compatibility as Chrome’s full ecosystem lands natively on ARM64 Linux—especially for developers, cloud operators, and anyone building on next-gen hardware.
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Google Chrome Is Coming to ARM64 Linux Devices in Q2 2026
Google has announced that Chrome will be available for ARM64 Linux devices in the second quarter of 2026, expanding its browser support to a new hardware architecture.
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Google Chrome is coming to Arm-powered Linux devices later this year
Google has announced that Chrome will be available for ARM64 Linux devices in the second quarter of 2026, following previous releases for Arm Macs in 2020 and Windows on Arm.
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Google Chrome is coming to Arm-powered Linux devices later this year
Google has announced that Chrome will be available for ARM64 Linux devices in the second quarter of 2026, following previous releases for Arm Macs in 2020 and Windows on Arm.