Google Chrome dominates the browser market by a long way over its pursuers with a market share close to 70% that no other provider has been able to lower since the historic turnaround in desktop browsers in 2016, when Chrome surpassed Internet Explorer for the first time.
Fast, compatible, and secure, with a huge number of extensions, the support of the developers, excellent synchronization with the mobile version, and an interface that has not changed significantly in recent years and that the millions of users who use it know by heart, it does not seem that it will lose its privileged position, although it must be recognized that there are really good alternatives to this type of application. Some are like Edge, with the same base, Chromium, and others are open source, like Firefox.
How to update Google Chrome
Browsers are one of the most important and used types of applications on any device. But they are also one of the preferred sources of entry for malware distribution. Cybercriminals take advantage of each of its vulnerabilities, and therefore it is advisable to keep it updated to the latest version.
Last week, Google released an emergency patch to mitigate a critical vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-4664 that was actively exploited.
This is version 137.0.7151.69 that is already available for Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. Installing it on a computer that has Google Chrome installed couldn’t be simpler:
- Access the browser’s general settings by clicking on the well-known three dots on the right side of the interface, Help > Information of Google Chrome.
- There you will see the installed version, and you can update with a single click. Restart once installed.
Nothing else is needed. Once restarted, the browser will display any windows and tabs you had open before installation. Try to do it regularly because keeping your browser updated is key to keeping your computer safe from ‘bugs.’
