You set up a new Windows PC and need a browser before anything else. Google Chrome 157.0.8103.39 is a freeware download of 156.5 MB from Google LLC, and the file comes from the official server dl.google.com. We do not host it.
First steps after installing Chrome 157
Run the installer, then open the browser and check the version number against 157.0.8103.39. The package ID is Google.Chrome, which helps if you manage installs through a package tool.
The tags mention Manifest V3, so extensions you add should follow that format.
What Chrome does well, going by the listing
Google describes Chrome as its official browser, built to be fast, secure and customizable. It costs nothing and carries a Freeware license. The same app also exists on Android.
When another browser fits better
Six alternatives are worth a look: Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Brave, Opera GX Stable, Opera Stable and Tor Browser. Chrome also appears in our lightweight browsers list. If you want a specific privacy or gaming focus, look at those instead.
What's new in 157.0.8103.39
Version 157.0.8103.39 was released on November 3, 2026.
Google Chrome pros and cons
Pros
- Free, with a Freeware license
- Official build from Google LLC
- Package ID Google.Chrome for managed installs
- Also available on Android
- Tagged for Manifest V3 extensions
Cons
- The installer is 156.5 MB
- Screenshots are not shown on this page
- Release notes are brief
Is Google Chrome safe?
The download is served from dl.google.com, Google's official host, and the publisher is Google LLC. The license is Freeware and the price is free. No independent security review is available, so nothing further can be claimed about scan results or permissions.
How to install Google Chrome
- Press the download button to get the official file.
- Run the installer you saved and confirm the Windows security prompt if the publisher matches.
- Follow the setup steps, then start Google Chrome from the Start menu.
