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Google wants to update Chrome without a full browser restart

Google is developing a method to update the Chrome browser without requiring users to restart the application.

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{ "epilogue": "Google reported fixing more Chrome bugs in June than over the previous two years due to AI bug hunting, which also resulted in the browser requiring twice-a-week patching. Amid these security updates, discussions emerged regarding potential changes that could allow Chrome to update without requiring a full browser restart." }

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The story so far

Google is exploring technical transitions that would allow the Chrome browser to apply updates without a full restart. The increase in software patching frequency is driven by the application of AI-powered bug hunting, which WIRED reports has necessitated a twice-a-week patching cycle for the browser.

Ars Technica and 9to5Google report that the proposed update mechanism is designed to handle this increased velocity without interrupting the user experience, aligning with Google's stated focus on security in the AI era. Technical details regarding the implementation of this update system are sparse.

Coverage does not yet specify when a public rollout might occur or if the feature will be compatible with all operating systems. Whether this functionality will be introduced as a standard background process or require manual intervention by the user remains unknown.

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The obvious questions

Why is Google changing its update process?

The change is in response to a surge in bug discovery facilitated by AI-driven security tools, which has increased the frequency of required patches.

Will Chrome still require restarts for updates?

Google is currently developing a method to bypass the need for a full browser restart, though the capability has not yet been deployed.

How many bugs has Google found recently?

Google reported that it identified and fixed more bugs in Chrome during June 2026 than throughout the entirety of the previous two years.

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