Google Chrome
Google Chrome is the dominant browser worldwide, with the largest extension library, tight Google account sync and the fastest adoption of new web standards.
- Brand
- Category
- Web Browsers
- Released
- 2008
- Price
- Not published
- VersusAnything Score
- 100/100
Key features
- Largest extension store
- Deep Google account sync
- Reference browser for web developers
Best for people invested in Google services who want maximum compatibility.
Chrome specifications
| Rendering engine | Blink (Chromium) |
|---|---|
| Developer | |
| Open source | Partly (Chromium is open source) |
| Built-in ad/tracker blocking | No (Enhanced Safe Browsing only) |
| Built-in VPN | No |
| Extension support | Chrome Web Store (largest) |
| Cross-device sync | Yes, via Google account |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, ChromeOS |
| Global market share (approx.) | 66% |
Score breakdown
- Overall (100%)
Scored against every browser in our database using the web browsers weighting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Largest extension store
- Deep Google account sync
- Reference browser for web developers
- Strong overall score (100/100 within web browsers)
Cons
- No weak scoring group in its category
Compare Chrome against
Alternatives to Chrome
- Apple Safari 75/100
- Mozilla Firefox 25/100
- Microsoft Edge 50/100
- Brave Browser 0/100
Sources
- Chrome: Google official (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.