Google Chrome

A browser for everyday web use

Google Chrome is a mobile web browser for opening websites, searching for information, and moving between online services from an Android phone or tablet. It suits people who want one familiar browser for reading, shopping, communication, research, and general web access. Google LLC develops the app, which is listed in the Communication category.

Search and reading tools

The address bar also works as a Google Search field, with voice input available when typing is inconvenient. Chrome can use Google Lens to search from images or objects seen through the camera, and it can translate web pages when a site is written in another language. These tools are useful when browsing takes you beyond the pages you already know.

Continuity and account protection

Chrome can keep tabs, bookmarks, and saved passwords available across supported devices when you use the same Google account. Its password manager helps store and create login details, while built-in safety checks warn about phishing and other potentially harmful websites. Tab groups provide a way to keep related pages together when several browsing tasks are open at once.

Scale and reception

The app has more than 10,000,000,000 installs and a rating of about 4.1 out of 5 from more than 48 million reviews. Those figures reflect a very broad user base, although they do not say whether Chrome will be the best fit for every phone or browsing preference. Choose it if you value Google services, cross-device browsing, and a single place for search, saved credentials, and open pages.