Google's Chrome for ARM64 Linux launches in 2026, ending years of workarounds

Google has confirmed that its Chrome browser will finally receive a native build for ARM64 Linux systems, with a target release window in the second quarter of 2026 (April-June). This move completes the rollout of native Chrome support across major ARM-based platforms, following macOS in 2020 and Windows in 2024. Until now, Linux users on ARM64 hardware—common in servers, developer boards, and newer laptops—had to rely on the open-source Chromium browser or use emulation to run the standard x86 version of Chrome, which often degraded performance and consumed more resources.

Google describes the project as a "significant undertaking" aimed at delivering the same "secure, stable, and rich Chrome experience" found on other platforms. The native version will include full integration with the Google ecosystem: syncing bookmarks, history, and tabs via a Google Account, access to the Chrome Web Store for extensions, built-in webpage translation, and security features like AI-powered Safe Browsing and Google Password Manager. As part of the launch, Google is partnering with Nvidia to streamline Chrome installation on the ARM-based DGX Spark AI computing system via Nvidia's package manager, while other Linux distributions will get it via the standard Chrome download page.