Google Chrome is one of the most popular web browsers in both the desktop and the smartphone market. This popularity can be accredited to the neatly designed user interface and the security features that come built into the browser.
If you ignore the high system resource usage of the browser, Chrome is one of the most versatile web browsers available right now. Not only can it be used to open various web pages, but with the new updates, Chrome can actually be used to open many different files like photos, music, videos, PDF, etc. directly within the browser.
Offline Chrome Installation
When you click the Download button on the Google Chrome website, it will download the online installer. This online installer is actually very important, as it makes sure that you have the latest version of the browser installed on your computer.
The latest browser component files are downloaded from the server, which requires an internet connection to be completed. Without an active internet connection, you will not be able to install Google Chrome using the net installer.
Online Installation As A Privacy Risk
There are some users who are skeptical about the net installers. This is largely due to the fact that Google now has more data about the installation process, meaning it has more data about the users as well. Google will be able to collect data regarding the installation, the date and time of the installation, the system information, and any crashes or failures which may occur during the installation.
Disadvantages Of The Online Installers
The online installers are important due to the reason that they install the latest version of the browser from the Google servers, meaning you will have the latest security patches and feature updates installed on your computer.
However, there are certain disadvantages when it comes to net installers. Firstly, you will require an active internet connection, possibly with good bandwidth. It is also not feasible to use the online installer if you wish to install the browser on multiple computers on a floor. Such situations call for the offline Chrome standalone installer.
Offline Chrome Standalone Installer
Google DOES NOT list the offline installers directly on their website, probably due to the reasons mentioned above. However, you can download Chrome standalone installer by passing the parameter standalone with value 1. This will allow you to download the latest version of the browser in full offline package.
NOTE: Google Chrome does not provide the offline links to the 32-bit application. Some websites on the internet provide links to the 32-bit downloaders, but now they redirect to the 64 bit installer instead.
Here are the links to the official Chrome websites, which will allow you to download the offline installer file directly to your storage.
Google Chrome (Stable)
Windows (64-bit): Download link
MacOS X: Download link
Linux: Download link
Android: Download link
iOS: Download link
Google Chrome Beta
Windows (64-bit): Download link
MacOS X: Download link
Linux: Download link
Android: Download link
iOS: Download link
Google Chrome (Dev):
Windows (64-bit): Download link
MacOS X: Download link
Linux: Download link
Android: Download link
Google Chrome (Canary):
Windows (64-bit): Download link
MacOS X: Download link
Linux: Download link
Android: Download link
Wrapping Up
Due to the reason that Google does not offer the Chrome standalone installer on the official Google Chrome page, many users do not know that there are offline Google Chrome installer files available, that too on the official Chrome website. The Chrome Canary offline installer and the other offline installers do not require an internet connection while installing the files, allowing you to install the file without having to download additional files. Comment below if you prefer the offline installers over the net installers, and to discuss further the same.
