The Chrome offline installer is a full, standalone setup file that already contains everything, so it installs with no internet connection at all. Download it from google.com/chrome using the standalone link, then double-click the file to install. It works on Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Applies to: Windows 10 and Windows 11. No Chrome account is required to install; you only need admin permission if you choose the all-accounts installer.
When do you actually need the offline installer?
Most people should just use the normal installer from google.com/chrome. The offline version helps in a few specific cases: the regular installer keeps failing partway through, the computer has no internet or a very slow connection, or you need to install Chrome on several computers without downloading it again each time. If none of these apply, the normal installer is simpler.
Only download Chrome from Google. A file from an unofficial source can be modified to include malware, spyware, or browser hijackers. There is no safe reason to use a third-party download; every link in this guide points to Google.
How do you download the Chrome offline installer?
Google calls this the “alternate” installer. These links add a small standalone tag to the download so you get the full setup file:
- Chrome standalone offline installer, just your account (64-bit)
- Chrome offline installer for every account on the computer (64-bit)
You can also reach these manually: open google.com/chrome, scroll to the bottom under “Chrome Family,” and choose Other Platforms, then pick the Windows version you need.
How do you install Chrome from the offline file?
- Find the downloaded file, usually in your Downloads folder, named something like ChromeStandaloneSetup64.exe.
- Double-click the file to start the installer.
- If Windows asks whether to allow the app to make changes, click Yes. The all-accounts installer needs this admin permission; the single-account one may not.
- Wait for it to finish, then open Chrome.
How do you install Chrome on a computer with no internet?
- On a computer that does have internet, download the offline installer using a link above.
- Copy the file to a USB drive.
- Move the USB drive to the offline computer and copy the file across.
- Double-click the file and follow the steps to install.
Does the offline installer keep Chrome updated automatically?
Please read this part. Chrome updates often, and many updates fix serious security holes, so staying current matters a lot. Once Chrome is installed and the computer is back online, Chrome’s built-in updater takes over and keeps it current on its own, the same as a normal install. But while a computer stays offline, Chrome cannot update itself at all. If you keep a machine offline long-term, you are responsible for updating it by hand: download a fresh offline installer now and then, and run it over the old version.
To update an existing install this way: download a fresh copy of the offline installer, close Chrome completely, run the installer (it updates in place and keeps bookmarks, history, and passwords), then check the version under Help > About Google Chrome.
Installing on many computers? Use Chrome Enterprise
If you manage Chrome across a lot of machines, like an office or a school, the Chrome Enterprise download page offers a full standalone installer in MSI format built for bulk deployment. It is free, it is still plain Google Chrome, and home users can use it too if they want an all-accounts installer.
FAQ
Is the offline installer a different version of Chrome?
No. It is the same Chrome, just packaged as one complete file instead of a small downloader that fetches the rest during setup.
Can I use the offline installer on Mac or Chromebook?
This guide covers the Windows standalone installer. Mac and ChromeOS have their own installation methods and do not use this same offline .exe file.
How do I check my current Chrome version before downloading?
Click the three-dot menu in Chrome, go to Help > About Google Chrome. Chrome checks for updates and shows your version; if it says Chrome is up to date, you do not need to reinstall.
Good to know
- Name the folder you save the installer in with the download date, like “Chrome Offline Installer August 2026,” and delete old copies so you never install an outdated build by mistake.
