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Chrome Release Channels

Chrome supports a number of different release channels.  We use

these channels to slowly roll out updates to users, starting with our Inhalt
close to daily Canary channel builds, all the way up to our Stable
channel releases that happen every 6 weeks roughly. 1 Channels
1.1 Windows 64-bit
Channels 1.2 Windows 32-bit
1.3 Mac
Windows 64-bit 1.4 Android
1.5 iOS
All channels may be run in parallel -- they install into distinct 1.6 Linux
directories and use dedicated User Data directories.
2 How do I choose which channel to use?
Stable channel for Windows (64-bit) 3 What should I do before I change my
Beta channel for Windows (64-bit) channel?
Dev channel for Windows (64-bit) 3.1 Back up your data!
Canary build for Windows (64-bit)
4 Reporting Dev channel and Canary build
problems
Windows 32-bit
5 Going back to a more stable channel
All channels may be run in parallel -- they install into distinct
directories and use dedicated User Data directories.

Stable channel for Windows (32-bit)

Beta channel for Windows (32-bit)
Dev channel for Windows (32-bit)
Canary build for Windows (32-bit)

Mac

Stable channel for Mac

Beta channel for Mac
Dev channel for Mac
Canary build for Mac (Note, this will run in parallel to any other Chrome channel you have installed, it will not
use the same profile)

Android

Stable channel for Android

Beta channel for Android
Dev channel for Android
Canary channel for Android

iOS

Stable channel for iOS

Beta channel for iOS

Linux

Stable channel
Beta channel
Dev channel
How do I choose which channel to use?

The release channels for chrome range from the most stable and tested (Stable channel) to completely untested
and likely least stable (Canary channel). On Windows, Android, and Linux, you can run all channels alongside all
others, as they do not share profiles with one another. On Mac, you can run the Canary channel builds alongside any
other channel, as they do not share profiles with other channels.  This allows you to play with our latest code, while
still keeping a tested version of Chrome around.

St able channel: This channel has gotten the full testing and blessing of the Chrome test team, and is the
best bet to avoid crashes and other issues.  It's updated roughly every two-three weeks for minor releases,
and every 6 weeks for major releases.
Bet a channel: If you are interested in seeing what's next, with minimal risk, Beta channel is the place to be.
 It's updated every week roughly, with major updates coming every six weeks, more than a month before the
Stable channel will get them.
Dev channel: Want to see what's happening quickly, then you want the Dev channel.  The Dev channel gets
updated once or twice weekly, and it shows what we're working on right now.  There's no lag between major
versions, whatever code we've got, you will get.  While this build does get tested, it is still subject to bugs,
as we want people to see what's new as soon as possible.
Canary build: Canary builds are the bleeding edge. Released daily, this build has not been tested or used,
it's released as soon as it's built.
Ot her builds: If you're absolutely crazy, you can download the latest working (and that's a very loose
definition of working) build from download-chromium.appspot.com. You can also look for a more specific
recent build by going to the Chromium continuous build waterfall, looking at the number near the top under
"LKGR", and then going to this Google Storage bucket and downloading the corresponding build.

Not e: Early access releases (Canary builds and Dev and Beta channels) will be only partly translated into languages
other than English. Text related to new features may not get translated into all languages until the feature is
released in the Stable channel.

What should I do before I change my channel?

Back up your dat a!

Before you switch, you should make a backup of your profile (bookmarks, most visited pages, history, cookies,
etc). If you ever want to switch back to a more stable channel, your updated profile data might not be compatible
with the older version.

Make a copy of the User Data\Default directory (for example, copy it to 'Default Backup' in the same location). The
location depends on your operating system:
Windows XP:

Stable, beta, and dev channels: \Documents and Settings\%USERNAME%\Local

Settings\Application Data\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default
Canary builds: \Documents and Settings\%USERNAME%\Local Settings\Application
Data\Google\Chrome SxS\User Data\Default

Windows Vista, 7, 8 or 10:

Stable channel: \Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default

Beta channel: \Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome Beta\User
Data\Default
Dev channel: \Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome Dev\User
Data\Default
Canary builds: \Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\User
Data\Default

Mac OS X:

Stable, beta, and dev channels: ~/Library/Application Support/Google/Chrome/Default

Canary builds: ~/Library/Application Support/Google/Chrome Canary/Default

Linux:

~/.config/google-chrome/Default

Note: If you're using Explorer to find the folder, you might need to set Show hidden files and folders in Tools >
Folder Opt ions... > View.
Reporting Dev channel and Canary build problems

Remember, Dev channel browsers and Canary builds may still crash frequently.  Before reporting bugs, consult the
following pages:

Bug Life Cycle and Reporting Guidelines

See bug-reporting-guidlines-for-the-mac-linux-builds before reporting problems in Mac or Linux Dev channel
builds

If after reading the above, you think you have a real bug, file it - https://crbug.com/new

Going back to a more st able channel

If you decide to switch from Dev to Beta or from Beta to Stable, the new channel will be on an earlier version
of Google Chrome. You won't get automatic updates on that channel until it reaches a version later than
what you're already running.
You can uninstall Google Chrome and re-install from https://www.google.com/chrome to go back to an
earlier version.
If you re-install an older version, you might find that your profile is not compatible (because the data formats
changed in the newer version you had been running). You'll have to delete your profile data. Delete the User
Data\Default folder (see the Before You Change Channels section above for the location). If you made a
back up of your Default directory, you can then rename it to Default so that you at least restore some of your
previous bookmarks, most visited pages, etc.
If the installer fails when you attempt to install an older version with a message indicating that your
computer already has a more recent version of Chrome or Chrome Frame, you must also uninstall Chrome
Frame. After doing so, the newer version of Chrome should install without difficulty.

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