Google says its Chrome browser will soon support ARM64 Linux devices, marking the first time the official browser will run natively on that architecture.
The company confirmed the update will arrive in the second quarter of 2026, meaning users can expect the release sometime between April and June.
The announcement comes years after Google rolled out Chrome versions for ARM-based systems on other platforms. Support first arrived on Arm-powered macOS machines in 2020 and later on Arm-powered Windows devices in 2024. Now, Linux systems running the same type of processors are next in line.
Google said the project reflects growing interest in combining the open-source Chromium foundation with Google’s broader ecosystem of tools and services.
The company wrote that the release “addresses the growing demand for a browsing experience that combines the benefits of the open-source Chromium project with the Google ecosystem of apps and features.”
A native Chrome experience for ARM Linux
Until now, Linux users on ARM64 hardware have typically relied on Chromium or various workarounds to access Chrome-like browsing. Some have even used emulation to run the standard x86 version of Chrome, which often consumes more system resources.
With the official ARM64 build, users will be able to run Chrome directly on their systems without those extra steps. Google said the goal is to ensure ARM64 Linux users receive the same experience found on other platforms.
In the announcement, the company explained that the project was a major effort, describing it as “a significant undertaking to ensure that ARM64 Linux users receive the same secure, stable, and rich Chrome experience found on other platforms.”
Google says the new version will deliver the same deep integration with its services that Chrome users already get on other devices.
Once signed in to a Google Account, users will be able to sync bookmarks, browsing history, and open tabs across multiple devices. The browser will also provide direct access to extensions from the Chrome Web Store and built-in webpage translation.
The ARM64 version of Chrome will also include the company’s existing security tools.
These include Enhanced Protection in Safe Browsing, which uses artificial intelligence along with Google’s threat database to detect phishing and malware in real time. Google Pay support will allow users to autofill payment information during online purchases, while Google Password Manager can generate and store passwords and warn users if their credentials appear in known data breaches.
Partnership with Nvidia
As part of the rollout, Google is partnering with Nvidia to simplify Chrome installation on the DGX Spark system. The compact AI computing device runs Linux on ARM architecture and is designed for researchers and developers.
Google said the collaboration will allow users of the system to install Chrome more easily through Nvidia’s software package management service. For users running other ARM64 Linux distributions, the browser will be available directly through the official Chrome download page once it launches.
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