Most users who want to install Google Chrome on Ubuntu will usually try to install it through the App Store or Ubuntu Software Center. But they may not know that Google Chrome is not included in the official software repository of any mainstream Linux distributions, so it cannot be installed directly through the Software Center. This article will explain in detail how to properly install Google Chrome on Ubuntu systems.

Table of contents

• Download and install Google Chrome
• Install Chrome using Flatpak library
• Manually update Chrome browser on Ubuntu
• FAQ

Download and install Google Chrome

Since Google Chrome is not available in the Software Center, we must download the installation package from its official website.

1. Visit the official Google Chrome download page and click "Download Chrome".

2. Select the version that works for your Linux system. Usually 64-bit .deb (for Debian/Ubuntu), 64-bit .rpm (for Fedora/openSUSE), or if you are using another distribution, you can also look for community-supported versions.

Note : If you are using Arch Linux, Google Chrome is available in AUR and can be installed with any AUR assistive tool.

3. Read the Google Chrome Terms of Service on the page. If you agree to the content, click the blue "Accept and Install" button. The installation file will start downloading.

4. If the above method is not successful, try using the direct download link for Chrome on Linux.
5. After the download is complete, open the File Manager and double-click the downloaded installation package to start the installation process.

6. After the installer starts, click the "Install" button.

7. If prompted to enter your password, please enter your user password.
8. Wait for the software installer to complete the Chrome browser installation process.

9. After the installation is complete, click "Start" to open Google Chrome.

10. Set browser options according to your personal preferences.

Now you can enjoy the Google Chrome experience on Ubuntu.

Install Chrome using Flatpak library

If you prefer to use a unified package management method, you can try installing Chrome through Flatpak. Chrome browser can be obtained on Flathub, but please note: this version is not officially maintained or supported by Google, so installation requires certain risks. (You can first learn how to install Flatpak on Ubuntu or other distributions.)

1. Open the terminal and enter the following command:

 <code>flatpak install flathub com.google.Chrome</code> 

2. Press the Y key and press Enter to confirm.

Wait for the terminal to download the required components and complete the installation.

Chrome will be successfully installed on your Linux system.

Open the app menu and search for Chrome to launch.

Manually update Chrome browser on Ubuntu

There are several ways to update Google Chrome on Ubuntu. Under normal circumstances, Chrome will be updated as well when the system is updated. But if the automatic update fails, you can manually update it through the following methods.

Usage Software Center

1. Search and open Software Center in the menu.

2. Click the "Update" option in the top menu.

3. Click Install or Install All to update all packages to upgrade.

Tip : If the software center does not work properly, you can refer to the relevant repair plan.

Use the command line

1. Open the terminal.
2. Execute the sudo apt update command to update the package list.
3. Use sudo apt --only-upgrade install google-chrome-stable command to upgrade only Chrome browser.

Using the software updater

1. Open Software Updater from the menu.

2. Click the "Settings with Livepatch" button.

3. At the top, select the Other Software tab.
4. Check the current check box for the Google Repository APT entry and close the window.

After that, the software updater will notify you when there is a new version.

Tips : Don’t want to use Ubuntu? You can try other Debian-based Linux distributions.

FAQ

Is there a Google Chrome package for 32-bit Ubuntu?

No. Google has stopped supporting the 32-bit version of Chrome in 2016.

Is the Flatpak version of Chrome safe?

Although Flatpak is an open source project, the Chrome package on Flathub is not supervised or maintained by Google, so there are certain risks in installation and you need to judge it yourself.

Do I need to manually add a Google Chrome repository?

unnecessary. When installing Chrome's DEB or RPM package, the system automatically saves Google software source information without additional configuration.

Does Flatpak package need to be updated separately?

unnecessary. Updates to Flatpak applications will be processed with the system update. Simply run sudo apt update to sync the Flathub repository and update the Flatpak application.

All screenshots are courtesy of Krishna Kumar Silvery.

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