Google says Chrome 153 will reach Android devices through Google Play over the next few days. Check your installed version and update there when the new release appears.
In 60 seconds
- Android users with Chrome should check Google Play for version 153 over the next few days.
- Open Chrome’s settings and About Chrome to see the version installed on your device.
- Install the update through Google Play when it appears.
- Do not download a supposed Chrome update from a pop-up or unfamiliar website.
Who should care and what to do today
This update is for people who use Google Chrome on an Android phone or tablet. That includes personal devices and phones used at work, school, or a library.
Google says Chrome 153, version 153.0.8010.47, has been released for Android and will become available through Google Play over the next few days. Open Google Play, search for Chrome, and look for an Update button.
If the update is not listed yet, check again later. The rollout may take several days. Install the update through Google Play when it appears.
How to check your Chrome version
A version number tells you which release of an app is installed. In Chrome for Android, open Chrome, tap the three-dot menu, choose Settings, and look for About Chrome. The installed version should appear there.
Google lists 153.0.8010.47 for this Android release. If that number is shown, the update is installed. If an older number appears, check Google Play for an Update button.
These menu names can vary slightly by device or app version. If you cannot find the version screen, searching for Chrome in Google Play can still show whether an update is available.
What Google’s announcement says about security
Google describes Chrome 153 as including stability and performance improvements. It also says Android releases contain the same security fixes as their corresponding desktop releases unless otherwise noted.
The announcement does not name a specific security flaw, affected website, attack, or targeted person or organization. It links to a Git log, which is a record of software changes, for the full list of changes, but the notice does not explain those changes in detail.
That means the update is worth installing when it reaches your device, but the announcement does not support a claim that a particular attack is happening now.
Android and computer updates are separate
Updating Chrome on an Android phone does not update Chrome on a Windows, Mac, or Linux computer. Google lists separate desktop versions: 153.0.8010.47 or .48 for Windows and Mac, and 153.0.8010.47 for Linux.
If you also use Chrome on a computer, check that browser separately through its normal update screen. This is general maintenance advice; Google’s announcement lists the desktop releases but does not describe a separate incident or recovery step.
For Android, Google says the Chrome 153 release will become available on Google Play. Use that listing when the update appears, and avoid downloading a supposed Chrome update offered by a pop-up or unfamiliar website.
Does this affect me?
- Who may be affected
- People using Google Chrome on Android phones or tablets should care. People who also use Chrome on Windows, Mac, or Linux should check those computers separately because Google lists separate desktop releases.
- How to check
- On Android, open Chrome, go to Settings, and select About Chrome. Compare the displayed version with 153.0.8010.47, then check Google Play for an Update button.
- What to do
- Install Chrome 153 through Google Play when it becomes available, then confirm the version in About Chrome.
- What to avoid
- Do not download a supposed Chrome update from a pop-up, advertisement, or unfamiliar website.
Common questions
What if Chrome 153 is not available on my Android device yet?
Google says the release will become available through Google Play over the next few days. Check again later instead of using a separate download from an unfamiliar site.
Does Google’s announcement name a specific Chrome security flaw or attack?
No. It says the release includes security fixes, stability improvements, and performance improvements, but it does not name a specific flaw, attack, affected website, or targeted organization.
Does updating Chrome on my phone update Chrome on my computer?
No. Google lists the Android and desktop releases separately. Check Chrome on each computer through its normal update screen if you use the browser there.
Primary source
This article is based on Google Chrome Releases, “Chrome for Android Update,” published September 15, 2026: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/chrome-for-android-update_01709282447.html. Google says Chrome 153 for Android includes stability and performance improvements, and that Android releases contain the same security fixes as corresponding desktop releases unless otherwise noted. Read the complete original source.
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Article history: Published Sep 16, 2026 at 6:04 am EDT. Updates and corrections are noted here when material facts change.
