Google Chrome Browser, developed by Google Inc., is a freeware web browser governed under the Google Chrome Terms of Service.

According to Wikipedia (as of February 2023) statistics and trends, the Google Chrome Browser holds a 65.76% global usage share. It can be confidently stated that it's not just an alternative browser—it’s the most widely used and preferred internet browser, powered by the WebKit layout engine.

Google Chrome is favored for its simplicity, fast loading speed, customization options, stability, and robust security features. The latest stable build as of May 8th, 2023, is 113.0.5672.92, available for Windows, Mac, and Linux with various fixes and enhancements.

This guide will walk you through the simple steps to install Google Chrome Browser on Debian, Ubuntu, and Linux Mint.

There are two official methods to install the Chrome browser: one involves using the Google Chrome PPA, and the other is downloading and installing the ‘.deb‘ package directly. Both methods are outlined below so you can choose whichever suits you best.

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1. We utilize Google’s official Linux software repository (PPA) which automatically handles installation and configuration required to keep your Chrome browser updated.

Before proceeding with the installation, we need to download and install Google’s Linux package signing key. This ensures your package manager verifies package integrity before installation.

For Debian-based systems like Ubuntu and Linux Mint, use the following wget command to fetch the key, then add it using ‘apt-key’.

<code>$ wget -q -O - https://dl-ssl.google.com/linux/linux_signing_key.pub | sudo apt-key add -</code>

2. Once the key is added, execute the next command to include the Chrome repository in your system sources.

<code>$ sudo sh -c 'echo "deb http://dl.google.com/linux/chrome/deb/ stable main" >> /etc/apt/sources.list.d/google.list'</code>

3. With the Chrome repository now added, perform a system update to fetch the latest packages list.

<code>$ sudo apt update</code>

4. The Google PPA offers three versions of Chrome: stable, beta, and unstable. Choose the one that fits your needs.

<code>$ sudo apt-get install google-chrome-stable    [Stable Release]
$ sudo apt-get install google-chrome-beta      [Beta Release]
$ sudo apt-get install google-chrome-unstable  [Unstable Release]</code>

Install Google Chrome Using Deb Package

1. Navigate to the Google Chrome download page and select your preferred package or use the following wget command to download and install the latest version directly.

<code>$ wget https://dl.google.com/linux/direct/google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb
$ sudo dpkg -i google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb</code>

2. After installation, launch the Google Chrome browser using a regular user account.

<code>$ google-chrome-stable</code>

Uninstall Google Chrome From Ubuntu

To fully remove Google Chrome from Ubuntu, run the following commands:

<code>$ sudo dpkg -r google-chrome-stable
OR
$ sudo apt purge google-chrome-stable</code>

Enter your password when prompted to completely uninstall Google Chrome from your Ubuntu system, including all related configuration files.

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