Google is rolling out Chrome version 152.0.7977.130 to the Extended Stable channel for Windows and Mac. Check Chrome itself, but do not use unofficial downloads to force the update.
In 60 seconds
- Windows and Mac computers using Chrome’s Extended Stable channel should check for version 152.0.7977.130.
- Google says the rollout will take days or weeks, so the update may not appear immediately.
- Open Chrome’s About page to check the installed version and update status.
- Do not install a supposed update from an email, pop-up, or unfamiliar website.
Who should care
This update is for people using Google Chrome’s Extended Stable channel on Windows or Mac desktop computers. Extended Stable is a slower release schedule that gives organizations more time to test browser changes before they reach users.
That may include computers at home, work, schools, libraries, or other organizations. The announcement is specifically about Windows and Mac. It does not announce this update for phones, tablets, or other platforms.
How to check your computer
Open Chrome’s About page and look at the version shown there. Google’s target version for this Extended Stable update is 152.0.7977.130.
Google says the rollout will happen over the coming days and weeks. If that version is not available yet, the update may simply not have reached the computer. On a work, school, or library computer, ask the person who manages it before changing browser settings.
Google also links to a full list of changes in the build’s log. The announcement itself does not describe those changes in detail.
What to do today
Check Chrome directly today or when convenient. If Chrome offers the update through its own settings, use that option and restart the browser if Chrome asks you to.
If you manage several computers, keep a simple list of which machines have reached version 152.0.7977.130. Google does not give a separate deadline for completing the rollout.
What to avoid
Do not download a supposed Chrome update from an email, pop-up, or unfamiliar website. A browser update should come through Chrome’s own settings or your organization’s normal software-management process.
Do not switch to Beta, Dev, or another Chrome release channel just to get this update. Google mentions changing channels as a separate choice, and switching can change how often the browser receives new builds.
Google’s post does not report an attack, say that attackers are using a security flaw, or describe an emergency. If a problem appears after updating, Google points readers to its community help forum and its bug-reporting process.
Does this affect me?
- Who may be affected
- People using Google Chrome’s Extended Stable channel on desktop Windows or Mac computers. Google’s announcement does not identify a security incident or list other Chrome platforms for this release.
- How to check
- Open Chrome’s About page and look for version 152.0.7977.130. Because the rollout takes days or weeks, a different version may simply mean the update has not arrived yet.
- What to do
- Use Chrome’s built-in update option when it appears, then restart Chrome if requested.
- What to avoid
- Do not use an unofficial download, an email link, or a release-channel switch to force the update.
Common questions
Does this mean my Chrome browser has been hacked?
No. Google’s announcement says that the Extended Stable channel was updated to version 152.0.7977.130 for Windows and Mac. It does not report an attack or say that attackers are using a security flaw.
What if my computer does not show version 152.0.7977.130?
Google says the rollout will happen over the coming days and weeks, so the update may not be available yet. Check again later. If the computer is managed by an employer, school, or library, ask its browser administrator.
Does this update apply to Chrome on a phone or tablet?
The announcement names Windows and Mac desktop systems. It does not say that this particular update applies to Android, iPhone, or iPad.
Should I switch Chrome release channels to get the update sooner?
No. Google mentions changing release channels as a separate option. There is no need to switch channels just to receive this Extended Stable update.
Primary source
Official source: Google Chrome Releases, “Extended Stable Update for Desktop,” published September 15, 2026. Google says version 152.0.7977.130 is rolling out to the Extended Stable channel for Windows and Mac over the coming days and weeks. Read the complete original source.
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Article history: Published Sep 15, 2026 at 7:52 pm EDT. Updates and corrections are noted here when material facts change.
