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Google to Accelerate Chrome Release Cycle to Every Two Weeks Starting 2026

Key Points
  • Chrome will shift from a four-week to a two-week release cycle starting in September 2026.
  • The change is intended to speed up delivery of updates and new features for users and developers.
  • Each update will have smaller changes to minimize problems and ease debugging.

Google has announced that its Chrome web browser will transition to a new release cycle of every two weeks, starting in September 2026. Since 2021, Chrome has followed a four-week schedule for major version updates. The faster cycle aims to deliver performance improvements, bug fixes, security updates, and new features more quickly to users and developers.

According to Google, each update will contain smaller changes to reduce the risk of issues and simplify troubleshooting after launch. The new model will begin with Chrome 153, whose stable version is planned for release.

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