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Google Chrome Web browsers Google's browser, for sites and Google services that expect it. Flathub com.google.Chrome https://www.google.com/chrome/

What it is

Google Chrome is the most widely used web browser. It's built on the open-source Chromium project, with Google's additions on top: sign-in and sync with your Google account, automatic updates, Google's translation and password features, and licensed media codecs.

Why it's here

  • The reference browser. Most web apps are built and tested in Chrome first, so it's the safe choice when something only works there.
  • Google account sync. If your bookmarks, passwords and extensions live in a Google account, Chrome picks them up when you sign in.
  • Web developer tools. Chrome DevTools is the standard many web tutorials assume.

On CoreDesktop

CoreDesktop installs Chrome as a Flatpak from Flathub. Open it from the app grid. Helium is CoreDesktop's default browser; to make Chrome the default instead, pick it in Settings › Apps › Default Apps.

The sandboxed AI agents can't read your Chrome profile. update keeps Chrome current along with your other Flatpaks.