Google is planning to release new versions of its Chrome browser more frequently.
Starting in September 2026, Chrome will move from its current four-week update schedule to a faster two-week release cycle.
The change marks another shift in Chrome’s development timeline. For about a decade, the browser followed a six-week release cycle before Google shortened it to four weeks. Now the company says it wants to deliver improvements even faster as the web platform continues to evolve.
According to Google, the goal is to ensure that developers and users can access performance upgrades, bug fixes, and new features as quickly as possible. By releasing updates more often, the company hopes to speed up innovation while keeping the browser stable and reliable.
Google explained that although updates will arrive more frequently, each release will contain fewer changes. Smaller updates are expected to reduce disruption for users and make it easier for developers to troubleshoot issues after a release.
The new schedule will apply across Chrome on desktop, Android, and iOS. The transition begins with the stable release of Chrome 153, which is scheduled for September 8, 2026. Chrome’s beta channel will also shift to the two week schedule.
However, not every Chrome channel will change. The Dev and Canary versions will continue operating as they do now. Meanwhile, the Extended Stable version used by enterprise administrators and some Chromium-based projects will remain on its current eight-week release cycle.
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With this move, Google is continuing its effort to accelerate browser development and deliver improvements to users and developers more quickly than before.
