How to Install and Uninstall Google Chrome on Ubuntu

NewsPivot introduces two ways to install Google Chrome on Ubuntu in this post. Additionally, you can also learn how to update or uninstall Chrome on Ubuntu here.

You Need to Manually Install Google Chrome on Ubuntu

Google Chrome is one of the most widely used web browsers globally. However, it is not preinstalled on most operating systems. For example, Firefox is the default preinstalled browser on Ubuntu (one of Linux distributions). If you prefer to use Google Chrome, you will need to install it manually. Here comes a question: how to install Google Chrome on Ubuntu?

Here are some easy ways:

• Download the installer from the official site of Google Chrome and then install it on your device.
• Run commands in Terminal to install Chrome on Ubuntu.

This post introduces these two ways in detail. If you want to install Google Chrome on Linux’s other distributions, these methods are also available.

How to Install Google Chrome on Ubuntu?

Way 1: Download from Google Chrome Official Site and Install

Step 1. Run Firefox web browser on Ubuntu.

Step 2. Go to this page: https://www.google.com/chrome/ and click the Download Chrome button.

Step 3. Select 64 bit .deb (For Debian/Ubuntu) and click Accept and Install to continue.

Step 4. After downloading, go to the Download folder and double-click the downloaded package to run it.

Step 5. Click Install on the pop-up page. Then, click Install on the pop-up interface.

Step 6. Enter your password and press Enter. The installation process will start. Wait until it ends.

Way 2: Run Command in Terminal to Install

Option 1: Through Google Chrome .deb

Step 1. Press Ctrl+Alt+T to open Terminal.

Step 2. Run the following command to download Google Chrome .deb:

wget https://dl.google.com/linux/direct/google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb

Step 3. Run the following command to install Google Chrome:

sudo dpkg -I google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb

Step 4. Enter your user password and press Enter to start the Chrome installation process on Ubuntu.

If you encounter issues during the installation process, you can run this command:

sudo apt -f install

When the installation process ends, you can find Google Chrome on your device.

Option 2: Using Snap

You can use this method to install the Chromium web browser on Ubuntu.

Step 1. Open Terminal.

Step 2. Run the following command to download and install Chrome:

sudo snap install chromium

Step 3. Type your password if asked, then press Enter to continue.

It will take a few seconds to finish the installation. Please wait patiently.

How to Update Google Chrome on Ubuntu?

Google Chrome is keeping up to update. To get the best performance and enjoy the latest new features, you’d better check for updates for Google Chrome when a new update released. Here is how to update Chrome to the latest version on Ubuntu:

Step 1. Press Ctrl+Alt+T to open Terminal.

Step 2. Run this command to make sure you are running the latest system: sudo apt update.

Step 3. Run the following command to update Google Chrome:

sudo apt upgrade google-chrome-stable

When the command runs completely, Chrome is updated successfully.

How to Uninstall Google Chrome on Ubuntu?

If you don’t want to use Google Chrome on Ubuntu or need to solve issues related to Chrome, you can choose to remove this web browser. Follow this guide to uninstall Google Chrome on Ubuntu:

Step 1. Press Ctrl+Alt+T to open Terminal.

Step 2. Run this command: dpkg –list | grep google. This can check if Chrome is installed on your device.

Step 3. Run the following command to remove the package of google-chrome-stable.

sudo apt –purge remove google-chrome-stable 

Step 4. If you see a message saying: Do you want to continue, type Y and press Enter. The command runs to uninstall Google Chrome on Ubuntu. Please wait until the process ends.

Step 5. Now, run dpkg –list | grep google again and check if Chrome is successfully removed.

It is not difficult to remove Google Chrome on Ubuntu.

Bottom Line

Now, you should know how to install Google Chrome on Ubuntu. The whole process doesn’t need complex skills. However, if you want to update or uninstall it, you should remember the corresponding commands. Try these methods to do what you want to do.