How to Install Google Chrome on Ubuntu

Have you ever wondered why there are not so many users of Chromium-based browsers on Linux? Most people prefer using Google Chrome rather than the other Chromium-based browsers. The good news is that you can also enjoy its benefits by installing Google Chrome on Ubuntu and Linux Mint. If you love Google Chrome, but prefer to use it from the terminal instead of having another browser as your primary app, this article should be useful for you.

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In this article, we’ll show you how to install Google Chrome on Ubuntu or Linux Mint and some tips for how to use it as your primary browser. Read on!

How to Install Google Chrome with PPA

The Google Chrome developer team provides a PPA for installing it on the Debian-based systems. All the users, that have terminal access only can follow these instructions. Use the below instructions to install Google Chrome with PPA on Ubuntu, Debian, and LinuxMint systems.

1. Configure GPG Key: First, you need to configure the GPG key on your system. The latest Linux operating systems changed the way of using GPG keys. So use one of the below commands as per the operating system version:
   • Ubuntu 22.04 and newer versions:

     curl https://dl-ssl.google.com/linux/linux_signing_key.pub | gpg --dearmor | sudo tee /usr/share/keyrings/chrome.gpg > /dev/null 2>&1 
     

   • Ubuntu 20.04 and older versions:

     wget -q -O - https://dl-ssl.google.com/linux/linux_signing_key.pub | sudo apt-key add - 
     

2. Setup Chrome PPA: Next, create a PPA file for Google Chrome on your system. Use one of the below commands as per your operating system version:
   • Ubuntu 22.04 and newer versions:

     sudo sh -c 'echo "deb [arch=amd64] http://dl.google.com/linux/chrome/deb/ stable main" >> /etc/apt/sources.list.d/google.list' 
     

   • Ubuntu 20.04 and older versions:

     sudo sh -c 'echo "deb [arch=amd64 signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/chrome.gpg ] http://dl.google.com/linux/chrome/deb/ stable main" >> /etc/apt/sources.list.d/google.list' 
     

3. Install Google Chrome Application: After adding the Google Chrome repository to our system use the following commands to install the latest Google Chrome stable release. If you already have installed an older version, It will upgrade the currently installed version with the recent stable version.

   sudo apt update 
   sudo apt install google-chrome-stable 
   

   If prompted for confirmation, Press ‘y’ and hit enter to complete the Google chrome installation.

   

Launch Google Chrome

You have successfully installed Google Chrome on your Ubuntu or LinuxMint system. After successful installation, the GUI can search for the chrome launcher icon under applications to start the application.

During the first launch, Chrome will prompt you to set it as the default browser. Choose options of your choice and click Ok.

The Google Chrome web browser is successfully installed and running on the Ubuntu system.

Tips for Using Google Chrome on Linux

If you’re using Google Chrome as your primary browser, we recommend that you install the following open-source extensions to enjoy all its features in an easier way.

• The Great Suspender: This is one of the most useful extensions for Chrome on Linux. It will automatically suspend the inactive tabs, making your browser faster.
• Session Buddy: With Session Buddy, you can resume your tabs from where you left off. This is great if you’re using more than one computer.
• Hover Zoom: Hover Zoom allows you to zoom images by hovering the cursor over them.
• Download Tab: You can download the complete contents of a tab or a link.
• Speed Dial: Google Speed Dial is an excellent alternative to the built-in New Tab.
• Session Manager: This extension allows you to save and restore sessions.

Conclusion

Chromium-based browsers are very fast and efficient. If you’re a heavy user of the internet, Google Chrome is the best browser for you. And now that you know how to install and use it, there’s no reason for you not to try it out. We hope you find this article useful. Stay tuned for more guides on Chrome on Linux!