Google has announced an important change regarding updates for Google Chrome. Starting from September 2026, the browser will switch to a two-week update cycle, significantly increasing the frequency of new version deliveries.

This change continues Google's effort to provide faster updates and more consistent features along with security fixes.

Google Chrome Updates Will Come Every 14 Days

The new schedule will begin with Chrome 153, expected to be released on September 8, 2026.

When the transition occurs, new Chrome milestone releases will come every two weeks instead of the current four-week cycle introduced in 2021. This change will apply across all major platforms, including desktop, Android, and iOS.

Google states that the faster update cycle will ensure improvements and security fixes reach users much more quickly.

Why is Google Accelerating Chrome Updates?

According to Google, this move is designed to enhance the browser in line with the faster evolution of the web.

Security threats, browser features, and artificial intelligence capabilities are rapidly changing, and shorter update cycles make it easier to send updates without waiting weeks for a major release.

Google also notes that more frequent releases will likely contain smaller and more focused changes, which will reduce disruptions and facilitate debugging when issues arise.

Enterprise Google Chrome Updates Will Still Remain Slower

Organizations that need more time to test updates will still be able to use the Extended Stable option.

This enterprise-focused channel will continue to operate on its current eight-week cycle, providing IT administrators with extra time to manage deployments.

Meanwhile, Chrome's Dev and Canary channels will remain unchanged. Chromebooks will receive additional platform testing before updates are released.

From Six Weeks to Four, Now to a Two-Week Chrome Update Cycle

Chrome initially followed a six-week update cycle, which Google shortened to four weeks in 2021. The transition to a two-week cycle marks the fastest update schedule the browser has ever used.

This change reflects Google's long-term goal of keeping Chrome as a continuously updated browser; improvements, fixes, and new updates will be delivered continuously instead of through large and infrequent milestone updates.