And remember, all Chromium-based browsers work the same way. While this can be a hassle, forgetting/choosing not to restart presents an open goal for hackers and undoes the hard work of Google in its attempts to keep users safe.

Yes, some updates on platforms like macOS, Linux and Windows can be applied without restarting your computer but Chrome requires the browser to be restarted every time. This is because Chrome will not be protected until you complete this step. The last step is the most crucial and it is one overlooked by many: after every update always restart your browser. That said, for example, a morning and night check can keep you ahead of the pack and you may even receive updates before Google has officially announced them. It is also why following either the Chrome blog or my posts (click the blue 'Follow' at the top of my author page) makes sense because it will eliminate random checks.

How often you do this is entirely up to you.

Chrome will be forced to manually check for an update.

Click Settings > Help > About Google Chrome.

Click the three dots in the top right corner of Chrome.

Once again, the key is the three-dot/More menu:

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