Among all internet browsers, Google Chrome has the highest market share across all platforms. Its key features include fast browsing speeds, seamless Google account integration, and a large extension ecosystem. Google Chrome is not in Ubuntu’s default repositories, but you can install it from Google’s official sources.
Quick answer
Google Chrome is not included in Ubuntu’s default repositories. Download the official .deb package from Google, then install it with sudo dpkg -i google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb. For automatic updates via APT, add Google’s official repository instead.
How to Install Google Chrome on Ubuntu 24.04
| Method | Approach | Auto-updates via APT |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal (deb) | wget + dpkg -i | Yes (Google repo added automatically) |
| GUI (GNOME Software) | Download deb ? Open With Software Install | Via gnome-software |
| Official APT Repository | Add GPG key + Google repo + apt install | Yes (full apt integration) |
Method 1: Install Google Chrome on Ubuntu 24.04 Using the Terminal
Since Google Chrome is not in the official APT repositories, download the deb file directly from Google:
wget https://dl.google.com/linux/direct/google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb
Install Google Chrome:
sudo dpkg -i google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb
Launch Chrome from Activities or via terminal:
google-chrome
Remove the downloaded deb file to save disk space:
sudo rm google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb
To remove Google Chrome from Ubuntu 24.04:
sudo apt remove google-chrome-stable -y
Method 2: Install Google Chrome on Ubuntu 24.04 Via the GUI
First, download Chrome’s deb file from the official website:
The GNOME Software utility handles deb installs via a GUI. Install it if not already present:
sudo apt install gnome-software
Navigate to the downloaded deb file (usually in Downloads), right-click it, and select Open With:
Choose Software Install to open GNOME Software:
Click the Install button:
You can update or uninstall Chrome from GNOME Software via the Installed and Updates tabs:
Method 3: Install Google Chrome on Ubuntu 24.04 Using the Official Repository
Adding Google’s official APT repository gives you standard apt upgrade updates for Chrome going forward.
Step 1: Add GPG Key
Add Google’s signing key to verify packages:
wget -q -O - https://dl.google.com/linux/linux_signing_key.pub | sudo gpg --dearmour -o /usr/share/keyrings/chrome-keyring.gpg
Step 2: Add Google Chrome Repository
Add Google’s repository to APT sources:
sudo sh -c 'echo "deb [arch=amd64 signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/chrome-keyring.gpg] http://dl.google.com/linux/chrome/deb/ stable main" > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/google.list'
Update the package index:
sudo apt update
Step 3: Install Google Chrome
sudo apt install google-chrome-stable
Bonus Tip: How to Create a Desktop Shortcut for Google Chrome in Ubuntu 24.04
After installing Google Chrome, create a desktop shortcut by navigating to /usr/share/applications in the File Manager, finding google-chrome.desktop, and copying it to the desktop:
The shortcut will show an X icon indicating it is not yet trusted. Right-click it and select Allow Launching:
How to Uninstall Google Chrome From Ubuntu 24.04
sudo apt remove google-chrome-stable -y
Before installing Chrome
Install Chrome only from Google’s official download page or repository. Third-party packages can be outdated or modified, which is not worth the risk for a browser that handles passwords, accounts, and downloads.
If you already use Firefox, you can keep both browsers installed. Set the default browser from Ubuntu Settings after installation if links still open in the wrong browser.