Google has confirmed plans for native Chrome support on ARM64 Linux devices in Q2 2026 (April-June), bringing the full browser experience—including sync, extensions, security, and Google services—to users who have long relied on Chromium builds or emulation. This completes Chrome's expansion to Arm platforms after macOS in 2020 and Windows on Arm in 2024.
Google announced native Chrome binaries for ARM64 Linux systems in an official Chromium blog post, with release targeted for Q2 2026. The company described it as "a significant undertaking to ensure that ARM64 Linux users receive the same secure, stable, and rich Chrome experience found on other platforms," while addressing "the growing demand for a browsing experience that combines the benefits of the open-source Chromium project with the Google ecosystem of apps and features."
For years, ARM64 Linux users—on devices like Raspberry Pi 5, Ampere Altra developer boxes, experimental Arm laptops, and Nvidia's DGX Spark AI desktops—have depended on Chromium, alternatives, or x86 emulation, with repeated requests on Google support forums.
The update aligns with rising Arm hardware adoption, including Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite for laptops, potential Nvidia N1/N1X processors at GTC 2026, and interest from Qualcomm, Nvidia, and MediaTek in Linux to challenge x86 dominance.
Chrome on ARM64 Linux will feature sign-in with Google Account for syncing bookmarks, history, and tabs; extensions from the Chrome Web Store; built-in webpage translation; Enhanced Protection in Safe Browsing using AI and Google's threat database for real-time phishing/malware detection; Google Pay autofill; and Google Password Manager, which generates, stores passwords, and alerts on data breaches.
In partnership with Nvidia, Chrome will integrate into its package manager for easy installation on DGX Spark. Other ARM64 Linux distributions can download from chrome.com/download upon launch.
