Google has cut Chrome's release cycle from four weeks to two, starting with Chrome 153 on desktop, iOS and Android. The stated reason is patch volume. 9to5Google lists Chrome 154 for 22 September.
Google has cut Chrome's release cycle from four weeks to two, starting with Chrome 153 on desktop, iOS and Android. 9to5Google reports the same switch: with Chrome 153 the browser now runs on a two-week release cycle. Previously Chrome received a major milestone update every four weeks. Before 2021 Google had a six-week cycle.[1], [2]
TechCrunch puts the stated reason as volume: automated AI tools and community bug reports have pushed up the number of patches, and a shorter cycle narrows the window between a fix landing and users receiving it. Google set the change out on its security blog. 9to5Google ties the faster cadence in part to protecting against fast-moving threats given the rise of AI. Mozilla, Microsoft and Brave already run comparable two-week schedules.[1], [2]
9to5Google reports that for enterprise customers Chrome offers the Extended Stable channel, which updates in eight-week increments: Chrome 156 followed by version 160. Google says most enterprise users should be on the two-week Stable option. Chrome 153 is rolling out from Tuesday for desktop, Android and iOS. 9to5Google lists version 154 for 22 September.[2]
