Endpoint Security Google Plans Two-Week Release Schedule for Chrome Starting September 2026, new Chrome iterations will be released twice as fast, part of a two-week cycle. By Ionut Arghire | March 4, 2026 (6:52 AM ET) Flipboard Reddit Whatsapp Whatsapp Email Google on Tuesday announced that new Chrome iterations will be released every two weeks, moving away from the current four-week release cycle. Since 2021, Google has been shipping major Chrome versions every four weeks, and since 2023, it has been delivering security updates every week for reduced patch gap and improved quality. “The web platform is constantly advancing, and our goal is to ensure developers and users have immediate access to the latest performance improvements, fixes, and new capabilities,” Google says . In this regard, Google is adapting Chrome’s release process to the modern web with a two-week release cycle that will take effect in September. Major Chrome iterations usually arrive with vulnerability patches, and the new, faster release cycle should provide users with improved security and stability. “While releases will be more frequent, their smaller scope minimizes disruption and simplifies post-release debugging. And thanks to recent process enhancements, we are confident this shift will maintain our high standards for stability,” the internet giant says. Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading. The new release cycle will also apply to beta releases, starting with Chrome 153, which will arrive on September 8. The change will apply to all platforms, namely desktop, Android, and iOS, but will not affect the Dev and Canary releases. According to Google, Chrome Extended Stable releases will continue to arrive every eight weeks, and extended release options will remain available to Chromebook users. “Our priority is a seamless experience, so the latest Chrome releases will roll out to Chromebooks after dedicated platform testing. We are adapting these channels for the new two-week browser cycle, and we will share more details soon regarding milestone updates for managed devices,” Google says. Related: Google Working Towards Quantum-Safe Chrome HTTPS Certificates Related: Google Patches First Actively Exploited Chrome Zero-Day of 2026 Related: Chrome 145 Patches 11 Vulnerabilities Related: Chrome 144, Firefox 147 Patch High-Severity Vulnerabilities Written By Ionut Arghire Ionut Arghire is an international correspondent for SecurityWeek. 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