Google Plans Two-Week Release Schedule for Chrome

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 ...