Google Quietly Releases Chrome for ARM64 Linux

Chrome for Linux on ARM64 is now available to download, giving ARM-based Linux PC owners an official alternative to Chromium, as spotted by OMG Ubuntu.

Google has not formally announced the release, and the standard Chrome download page may still direct ARM64 users to the incompatible AMD64 version.

Chrome for Linux ARM64 finally arrives

Google has released an ARM64 version of Chrome for Linux as a downloadable .deb package.

The new build supports Linux devices that use 64-bit ARM processors, including Raspberry Pi systems, ARM-based AI desktops, and Snapdragon-powered laptops running Linux.

Until now, Linux users on these devices generally relied on Chromium or unofficial Chrome packages.

Chrome offers features missing from Chromium

Chromium already runs on ARM64 Linux devices, but it lacks several major features that Chrome has.

Most notably, Chromium builds may lack integrated Google Sync and Widevine support. Widevine allows browsers to play protected content from streaming platforms and other services that use digital rights management.

The official Chrome ARM64 build addresses these limitations while providing the same Google services available in Chrome on other supported platforms.

Updates will arrive through Linux package managers

Google currently distributes Chrome for ARM64 Linux as a .deb installer designed for Debian-based distributions.

Installing the package also adds Google’s software repository to the system. Future Chrome versions should then arrive through the device’s normal Linux update process.

This approach means users should not need to download and install every browser update manually.

The download process still has limitations

Google has not yet updated every part of its Chrome download flow to recognize ARM64 Linux devices correctly.

The main download page may still offer the AMD64 installer, which will not run on ARM-based systems. Users currently need to access the ARM64 package directly instead of relying on the standard download button.

Google has also not published an official announcement or detailed support documentation for the new build.

Users who depend on maximum stability may prefer to wait until Google formally confirms the release and updates its download pages.

Chrome continues to add new features

The ARM64 Linux package arrives as Google expands Chrome across privacy, media, and streaming features.

Chrome Canary now supports Global Privacy Control, which allows users to signal that websites should not sell or share their personal data.

Google has also added a Save Video Frame button to Chrome’s Global Media Controls. The option lets users capture a frame from supported videos without taking a full-screen screenshot.

Lastly, Chrome recently gained Netflix 4K streaming support on Windows 11 as well, improving video quality for users with compatible displays, hardware, and Netflix plans.