Google has announced the end of updates and support for Chrome on older Macs running macOS 12 Monterey. This change affects users of the 2021 operating system. The decision was detailed in a TechRadar report published on January 25, 2026.
Google Chrome will cease providing updates and support for Macs operating on macOS 12 Monterey, as outlined in a recent announcement. This impacts older Apple computers still using the 2021 version of the OS, which Apple itself has moved beyond with subsequent releases.
The TechRadar article highlights that macOS 12 Monterey is being ditched by Chrome, leaving users without security patches or new features for the browser. No specific timeline beyond the announcement was provided in the report, but the change signals a push towards newer macOS versions for continued browser compatibility.
Users on affected systems may need to consider upgrading their hardware or operating system to maintain Chrome functionality. This aligns with broader industry trends where software support phases out older platforms to focus resources on current technologies.
