Google Chrome moves to updates every two weeks

In short: Google is now releasing Chrome updates every two weeks instead of every four weeks.

What happened

Google has officially changed Chrome’s release schedule from every four weeks to every two weeks. The change started with the launch of Chrome 153 on desktop computers, iPhones, and Android phones.

Google says the main reason is security. More security issues are being found and fixed, helped by automated AI tools and by people reporting bugs. With more fixes coming in, Google says it is easier to manage and deliver them on a shorter schedule.

The company also says threats are moving faster, and some attacks may use AI as well. Shipping updates more often can shrink the “N-day” gap, which is the time between when a security hole is known and when most people actually get the fix (like knowing a door lock is faulty but waiting weeks for the locksmith).

Faster updates also help Chrome add features more quickly. Google pointed to increased competition from other browsers, and said it is also experimenting with adding more AI features inside Chrome, which benefits from quicker releases.

Google is not alone. TechCrunch reports that Mozilla, Microsoft, and Brave have already moved toward similar two-week schedules.

Why it matters

For most people, this should mean important security fixes arrive sooner, as long as updates install reliably. Chrome is the world’s most used browser, so its update pace can also push other browsers to move faster, which can affect how quickly safety fixes reach the wider web.

Source: TechCrunch AI