The easiest way to install Google Chrome on your Raspberry Pi

Learn how to download, install and use Google Chrome on your Raspberry Pi. This article will show you step by step instructions for installing Google Chrome on Raspbian or any other compatible operati …

Updated September 29, 2023

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Google Chrome is a popular web browser that offers many features such as fast browsing speed, built-in privacy tools and powerful extensions. However, it’s not included in the default package of most Linux distributions including Raspberry Pi OS (formerly known as Raspbian). In this article, we will show you how to download, install and use Google Chrome on your Raspberry Pi.

Step 1: Update and Upgrade Your System

Before installing any new software, it’s a good idea to update your system to ensure compatibility with the latest packages. Open a terminal window and run the following commands to update and upgrade your Raspberry Pi:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Google Chrome requires some dependencies that may not be included in the default installation of Raspbian. To install them, run the following command:

sudo apt-get install libxss1 libappindicator1 libindicator7

Step 3: Download Google Chrome .deb File

Download the latest version of Google Chrome for ARM (Raspberry Pi) from the official download page: https://www.google.com/chrome/. Choose “ARM” as your architecture and “Debian” as your Linux distribution. You can either use wget or your web browser to download the file.

For example, using wget:

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

Step 4: Install Google Chrome

Now that you have downloaded the .deb file, it’s time to install Google Chrome on your Raspberry Pi. Use the following command to do so:

sudo dpkg -i google-chrome-stable_current_arm.deb

If there are any missing dependencies, they will be automatically installed. Once the installation is complete, you can launch Google Chrome by running:

google-chrome

Step 5: (Optional) Add Google Chrome to Startup Applications

To make sure that Google Chrome starts every time your Raspberry Pi boots up, add it to the startup applications. Open the “Startup Applications” tool by searching for it in the menu or running this command:

gnome-session-properties

Click on the “Add” button and fill in the details as follows:

Name: Google Chrome
Command: google-chrome
Comment: Launch Google Chrome at startup

Click “OK” to save your changes. Now, every time you restart your Raspberry Pi, Google Chrome will automatically open.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Google Chrome on your Raspberry Pi and can now use it to browse the web with ease. Enjoy!