Google is rolling out Chrome 153 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Check Chrome’s built-in update page and install the update when it appears.
In 60 seconds
- Desktop Chrome users on Windows, Mac, and Linux should check for version 153.
- Open Chrome’s Help and About page to check the installed version and update status.
- Install the update through Chrome and relaunch the browser when asked.
- Do not download a supposed Chrome update from a pop-up or unfamiliar website.
Who should care and what to do today
People and organizations using Google Chrome on Windows, Mac, or Linux should check their desktop computers. That includes home users, remote workers, schools, libraries, and offices that use Chrome for web access.
Open Chrome’s menu, choose Help, and select About Google Chrome. The page shows the installed version and whether an update is ready. If Chrome offers the update, install it there and relaunch the browser when prompted.
Google says Chrome 153 will roll out over the coming days or weeks. If it is not available yet, check again later. For shared or managed computers, check devices that may be offline or are rarely restarted. Do not use an update file from a pop-up, email, search ad, or unfamiliar website.
What Google says is in Chrome 153
Google announced Chrome 153 as the new stable desktop release for Windows, Mac, and Linux. The listed builds are 153.0.8010.36 for Linux and 153.0.8010.36 or .37 for Windows and Mac.
Google says the release includes 230 security fixes, along with other fixes and improvements. A security flaw is a mistake in software that can make it behave in an unsafe way. The listed issues affect parts of Chrome related to graphics, media, passwords, payments, downloads, extensions, and other browser features.
Google says an exploit for one fixed flaw exists in the wild. An exploit is a method for taking advantage of a security flaw. The notice does not say which users were affected or describe the attacks.
Why the update matters
Chrome is often the tool people use to reach email, banking, workplace systems, school services, and personal accounts. Updating fixes software problems before they can be used against a browser. The release notice does not describe the outcome of every listed issue, so it does not support a more specific claim about what an attacker could do.
Google says access to some bug details and links may remain restricted until most users have received a fix. The company says it may also keep information restricted when a flaw involves a shared outside software library that other projects have not yet fixed.
For a family, check each computer that uses Chrome. For a business, school, or library, device managers should account for computers that are shared, managed, offline, or not restarted often. Google points readers to its Chrome Security Page and change log for more information.
Does this affect me?
- Who may be affected
- People and organizations using Google Chrome on desktop Windows, Mac, or Linux computers.
- How to check
- Open Chrome, choose Help, then About Google Chrome, and review the installed version and update message.
- What to do
- Install Chrome’s offered update through the built-in About page and relaunch the browser when prompted.
- What to avoid
- Avoid update files offered by pop-ups, emails, search ads, or unfamiliar websites.
Common questions
How do I check whether Chrome 153 is available?
Open Chrome’s menu, select Help, and choose About Google Chrome. The page shows your installed version and whether an update is ready. Google says the rollout may take days or weeks, so the update may not appear immediately.
What does Google mean by an exploit existing in the wild?
Google says an exploit for one fixed flaw exists in the wild. An exploit is a method for taking advantage of a software flaw. The notice does not say which users were affected or describe specific attacks.
Does this update cover Chrome on phones?
The supplied Google notice is for the desktop stable channel and names Windows, Mac, and Linux. It does not provide the update status or scope for Chrome on phones.
What if Chrome says it is current but shows an older version?
Google says Chrome 153 will roll out over the coming days or weeks. If the update is not offered yet, check again later. Do not download a replacement file from an unofficial website.
Primary source
This article is based on Google Chrome Releases, “Stable Channel Update for Desktop,” published September 8, 2026: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0808145027.html. Google says Chrome 153 is rolling out over the coming days or weeks and lists 230 security fixes. The notice also directs readers to the Chrome Security Page and change log. Read the complete original source.
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Article history: Published Sep 9, 2026 at 8:26 am EDT. Updates and corrections are noted here when material facts change.
