Google is set to launch Chrome for Arm-powered Linux devices by Q2 2026, a significant step since users have been unable to download Chrome on Arm-based Linux machines, despite having access to Chrome for other platforms. This announcement follows previous releases of Chrome for Arm Macs and Windows in recent years.
The introduction of Chrome to ARM64 Linux comes in response to the increasing demand for a browsing experience that merges the advantages of the open-source Chromium project with Google’s ecosystem. However, it’s unclear if this demand is for the current user base or a response to anticipated growth in this area.
Interest in Linux is evidently on the rise, as several users have begun transitioning from Windows to Linux, albeit with mixed results. Notably, the majority of consumer-facing Linux systems have historically utilized x86 architecture, leaving a gap for consumer-level Linux on Arm chips.
Key players in the Arm processor market, including Qualcomm, Nvidia, and Mediatek, have shown increasing interest in Linux as a viable alternative to the traditional Windows environment. With upcoming Nvidia Arm laptops being announced shortly, there’s potential for these devices to support Chrome, particularly since Google aims to simplify the installation process by including Chrome in Nvidia’s package manager. Other users will need to visit Chrome’s official website when the browser becomes available.
For more details, you can refer to Google’s blog post.
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