Back at the beginning of the month, we reported that Google had promoted Chrome 151 to the stable channel. This announcement also marked the end of macOS Monterey support, but at the time, Google promised the actual software update would begin reaching devices in the “coming days and weeks.”

Well, the wait is over. Google has officially hit the big green button, and the Chrome 151 update is now actively rolling out across desktop and mobile platforms.

Desktop users get the early stable treatment

If you are on Windows or a supported Mac, you might be one of the lucky few to catch the early stable release. Google has announced that it is currently pushing out Chrome version 151.0.7922.34 and 151.0.7922.35 to a small, randomized percentage of users.

I know the staged rollout can be a bit of a waiting game, but this cautious approach is standard practice for Google. Releasing the build to a tiny fraction of the user base allows their engineers to monitor for any critical, unforeseen bugs in the wild before they blast the update to billions of machines worldwide. If you don’t see the update right away in your “About Chrome” settings, sit tight; the wider stable release will follow shortly as long as no major fires break out.

Mobile users aren’t taking a backseat. Google is simultaneously pushing Chrome 151 to both Android and iOS ecosystems as well, bringing under-the-hood stability and performance improvements to your daily mobile browsing.

For Android, Google is mirroring its desktop strategy. Chrome version 151.0.7922.29 is rolling out initially to a small slice of the Android user base. If you don’t see it on your phone today, expect the update to become widely available on the Google Play Store over the next few days. iPhone and iPad users are getting an even swifter delivery, with the new Chrome Stable 151 (version 151.0.7922.25) for iOS already available in the App Store as I pen this.

What’s next?

While Google’s official changelogs for mobile highlight general stability and performance improvements, we expect the desktop build to pack its usual array of security patches and developer-focused tweaks.

For now, keep an eye on your respective app stores and update menus. If you do happen to bypass the odds and receive the early stable update today, Google encourages you to file a bug report if you run into any unusual behavior. Otherwise, the community help forums remain open for general troubleshooting.

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