Google says Chrome 153 for Android includes stability, performance, and the same security fixes as its matching desktop release. Install it through Google Play when it becomes available.
In 60 seconds
- People using Chrome on Android phones or tablets should check for the new release.
- Use Chrome’s version information in Settings, if available, to see the installed version.
- Install version 153.0.8010.36 through Google Play when it becomes available.
- Do not download a browser installer from an unexpected message, website, or pop-up.
Who should care and what to do today
Anyone using Google Chrome on an Android phone or tablet should check for this release. That includes personal phones, family devices, work phones, school tablets, and other shared Android devices.
To check the installed version, use Chrome’s version information in Settings, if that option is available on the device. Google identifies the Android release as version 153.0.8010.36.
Google says the release will become available on Google Play over the next few days. When that version is available there, install it through Google Play. Do not download a browser file from an unexpected message, website, or pop-up.
What Google says is in the release
In its September 8 announcement, Google said Chrome 153 for Android includes stability and performance improvements. Stability improvements help the browser run more reliably, while performance improvements can affect how quickly or smoothly it works.
Google also says Android releases contain the same security fixes as their matching desktop releases unless otherwise noted. A security fix is a change intended to correct a weakness in software. The announcement does not name a specific weakness, report an attack, or say that users were compromised.
Google points to a Git log, which is a record of code changes, for the full list of changes. That log is not summarized in the official announcement used for this article.
The update may not appear immediately
Google says Chrome 153 for Android will become available on Google Play over the next few days. That means a device may not show the release on September 8 or the next time it is checked.
If version 153.0.8010.36 is not available yet, wait and check again later through the normal Google Play route. The release note does not provide a separate workaround or report a security incident requiring emergency steps.
Google also lists corresponding desktop versions: 153.0.8010.36/.37 for Windows and Mac, and 153.0.8010.36 for Linux. This article focuses on the Android release.
Does this affect me?
- Who may be affected
- People using Google Chrome on Android phones or tablets should care about this update, including households, schools, and workplaces with shared Android devices. Google also lists matching desktop versions, but the official announcement is for Chrome for Android.
- How to check
- Use Chrome’s version information in Settings, if available, and look for version 153.0.8010.36. You can also check whether that release is available for the device through Google Play.
- What to do
- Install Chrome version 153.0.8010.36 through Google Play when it becomes available.
- What to avoid
- Do not download a browser installer from an unexpected message, website, or pop-up. Do not assume a short delay means the device is compromised.
Common questions
What version is Google releasing for Android?
Google identifies the release as Chrome 153.0.8010.36 for Android. It says the version will become available on Google Play over the next few days.
What should I do if the update is not available yet?
Wait and check again later through Google Play. Google says availability may take several days. Do not use an installer from another source just to get the update sooner.
Does Google’s announcement say users are under attack?
No. The announcement says the release includes security fixes and other improvements, but it does not name a specific security weakness, report an attack, or say that users were compromised.
Does this release also apply to Chrome on computers?
Google lists matching desktop versions: 153.0.8010.36/.37 for Windows and Mac, and 153.0.8010.36 for Linux. The announcement and this article focus on Android.
Primary source
This article uses only Google’s official Chrome for Android Update, published September 8, 2026: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/chrome-for-android-update_01729269728.html. Google points to a Git log, a record of code changes, for the full list of changes. Read the complete original source.
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Article history: Published Sep 9, 2026 at 6:19 am EDT. Updates and corrections are noted here when material facts change.
