Chromium 147.0.7693.0

Chromium is the open-source project that serves as the foundation for the world's most popular browsers.

Every feature you use in Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave Browser, Vivaldi Browser, Opera Browser, and Arc Browser starts here.

Running Chromium means you get access to cutting-edge web standards, experimental APIs, and rendering improvements weeks before they reach stable Chrome releases.

What Makes Chromium Different from Chrome?

Unlike Chrome, Chromium ships without Google's proprietary services - no sync infrastructure, no automatic crash reporting to Google servers, and no bundled PDF viewer or Flash plugins.

This stripped-down approach appeals to developers testing web applications against the latest engine builds and privacy-conscious users who want full control over what their browser sends and receives.

The browser supports the same extension ecosystem as Chrome, so you can install your preferred tools from the Chrome Web Store without compatibility issues.

Modern Web Standards and Multimedia Support

Chromium handles modern web standards including WebP and AVIF image formats, AV1 video decoding for efficient streaming, WebGPU for hardware-accelerated graphics, and Web Audio API for rich sound processing.

These capabilities make it an excellent companion for web developers who also work with multimedia tools like FFmpeg or test video playback across different codec implementations.

Manual Updates Give You Full Control

Since Chromium does not include automatic updates, you are responsible for downloading new builds manually. This is a deliberate trade-off - you gain complete control over when and how your browser updates rather than accepting silent background changes.

New builds are released frequently, often daily, making Chromium ideal for tracking the latest changes to the Blink rendering engine and V8 JavaScript engine.

Chromium-Based Browsers and Alternatives

For users who prefer the Chromium foundation with added features, several excellent alternatives exist. Brave Browser adds built-in ad blocking and tracker prevention.

Vivaldi Browser delivers unmatched customization with tab stacking and split-screen views. Opera GX provides CPU and RAM limiters designed for gamers. AI-powered browsing is available through Comet Browser with Perplexity integration or ChatGPT Atlas for a dedicated AI desktop client.

Users who prefer a non-Chromium engine can explore Mozilla Firefox or its customizable fork Floorp Browser, while Tor Browser provides anonymous browsing through onion routing.

Keep Your Browsing Private

To maintain privacy while using Chromium, pair it with Privacy Eraser Free for automatic trace removal or BleachBit for open-source system cleaning that targets browser caches, cookies, and history across all installed browsers.

Glary Tracks Eraser can also automate cleanup schedules to keep your browsing footprint minimal.

System Requirements and Download

Chromium requires Windows 10 or later (64-bit). The installer is approximately 298MB.

Download Chromium and experience the open-source engine that drives the modern web - with full transparency, zero proprietary services, and the freshest browser features available.