Chrome is officially coming to ARM64 Linux devices this spring

For years, users on Arm-powered Linux machines have largely relied on Chromium or other open-source alternatives to get their browsing done. While those are great, they often lack the “secret sauce” that makes the official Google Chrome experience so seamless. Today, that is changing as Google has officially announced that Chrome for ARM64 Linux will launch in Q2 2026.

This move follows the successful transitions of Chrome to Arm-powered macOS devices in 2020 and Windows in 2024. With this final piece of the puzzle, Google is ensuring that the next generation of high-performance Linux devices has access to the full Google ecosystem.

The full Google experience on Linux

The launch of an official ARM64 build means Linux users no longer have to jump through hoops or use specialized tools to get the features they expect. By signing into a Google Account, users will get full cross-device continuity, including:

• Syncing: Bookmarks, history, and open tabs will follow you from your phone or Mac/PC to your Arm-Linux machine.
• Extensions: Direct access to the Chrome Web Store without needing developer workarounds.
• Built-in tools: One-click webpage translation and seamless Google Pay integration for autofill.

Security at the forefront

Google is also bringing its heavy-hitting security features to this new architecture. The ARM64 version of Chrome will include Enhanced Protection in Safe Browsing, which uses AI to provide real-time protection against phishing and malware.

Additionally, the Google Password Manager will be fully integrated, allowing users to generate and sync complex passwords while actively monitoring for data breaches and compromised accounts.

A partnership with NVIDIA

In a move that highlights the “high-performance” intent of this release, Google is partnering with NVIDIA to bring Chrome to the DGX Spark. This compact AI supercomputer uses NVIDIA’s Grace Blackwell architecture, and thanks to this partnership, Chrome will be available directly via NVIDIA’s software package management service.

For everyone else, Google will provide the ARM64 version of Chrome for various Linux distributions directly through the official Chrome download page.

Why this matters

The ARM revolution in computing is no longer just for mobile devices, Chromebook, Windows, and MacBooks. With high-performance ARM chips making their way into the Linux desktop and server space, having a first-class, secure browser is a necessity. By bringing Chrome to this architecture, Google is acknowledging that the future of Linux hardware is increasingly Arm-shaped.