Google Chrome web browser

Google Chrome is a cross-platform web browser developed by Google. It was first released in 2008 for Microsoft Windows, built with free software components from Apple WebKit and Mozilla Firefox. It was later ported to Linux, macOS, iOS, and Android, where it is the default browser.

The browser is an essential part of the Google ecosystem, integrating seamlessly with Google Search, Gmail, and other workspace tools. While the software is 'manufactured' or developed primarily at Google's headquarters in California, its development involves a global team of engineers and the open-source Chromium project which receives contributions from around the world.