The Chrome offline installer is the full Chrome setup in one file, so it installs with no internet connection. Google calls it the standalone installer. Download it from Google using one of the links below, then double-click the file to install. It works on Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Before you start
- Applies to: Windows 10 and Windows 11. Not version-specific.
- You need: Internet on some computer to download the file once. No Google account is needed to install.
- Admin rights: Only for the installer that adds Chrome for every account on the PC.
When do you need the Chrome offline installer?
Most people should use the normal download from google.com/chrome. That small file downloads the rest of Chrome while it installs. The offline installer is better when:
- The normal installer keeps failing partway through.
- The PC has no internet, or a very slow connection.
- You want to install Chrome on several PCs without downloading it each time.
Warning: only download Chrome from Google. Installer files from other sites can be changed to carry malware or browser hijackers. Every link in this guide goes to Google.
How do you download the Chrome offline installer?
Pick the version you need. Both links open Google’s own download page with the standalone option already chosen:
- Chrome offline installer for your account only (64-bit)
- Chrome offline installer for every account on the PC (64-bit)
Then click Download Chrome on that page. The file is much bigger than the normal installer, because the whole browser is inside it.
How do you install Chrome from the offline file?
- Open your Downloads folder and find the file. It’s usually called ChromeStandaloneSetup64.exe.
- Double-click the file.
- If Windows asks whether to allow changes, click Yes.
- Wait for the install to finish. Chrome opens on its own.
How do you install Chrome on a PC with no internet?
- On a PC that’s online, download the offline installer from a link above.
- Copy the file to a USB drive.
- Plug the USB drive into the offline PC and copy the file over.
- Double-click the file to install Chrome.
Does Chrome update itself after an offline install?
Yes, once the PC is online. From then on, Chrome’s updater keeps it current, just like a normal install. That matters, because many updates fix security holes.
A PC that stays offline can’t update at all, though. In that case, update it by hand now and then:
- Download a fresh copy of the offline installer on another PC.
- Close Chrome on the offline PC.
- Run the new installer. It updates Chrome in place and keeps your bookmarks, history, and passwords.
- Check the result under Help > About Google Chrome.
Delete old installer files when you download a new one. That way, you won’t install an outdated copy by mistake.
Installing Chrome on many PCs?
If you look after Chrome for an office or a school, use the Chrome Enterprise download page instead. It offers a full installer in MSI format, which is built for installing on lots of PCs at once. It’s free, and it’s the same Google Chrome.
Frequently asked questions
Is the offline installer a different version of Chrome?
No. It’s the same Chrome. The only difference is that it comes as one complete file instead of a small downloader.
Is there a Chrome offline installer for Mac?
You don’t need one. The normal Mac download from google.com/chrome is already a complete disk image, so you can copy it to another Mac and install it there.
Which file should I pick, “your account” or “every account”?
If you’re the only person who uses the PC, pick your account. If several people sign in to Windows on it, pick every account so Chrome is there for all of them.
The short version
Download the standalone file from Google, copy it wherever you need it, and double-click to install. Once the PC is online, Chrome keeps itself updated.
Related guides
- How to Download and Install Chrome on Windows 11
- How to Update Google Chrome
- Make Google Chrome Faster: The Ultimate Guide
Last verified: November 9, 2026
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