Google Chrome 56.0.2924.87

On January 25, 2017, Google released a new version of the Google Chrome browser. Google Chrome 56 runs on all major operating systems: Windows 10, Windows 7, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. Chrome 56 fixed 51 security issues.

What’s new in version 56

The major changes in Chrome 56 include:

  • HTML5 is enabled by default, Adobe Flash Player is automatically blocked for most sites that require the plugin.
  • Browser now warns the user about security issues when opening HTTP pages transmitting passwords or payment card numbers.
  • Added built-in support for FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec), which provides 50-60% audio compression without quality loss (lossless).
  • Support for including images in notifications was implemented in the Notifications API.
  • Reworked the implementation of overlay scrollbars.
  • In the Android version, typos in text input forms are highlighted.

Download Google Chrome 56

You can download Google Chrome 56.0.2924.87 from the table below.

BrowserVersionOSInstallationDownload
Google Chrome56.0.2924.87Windows 10, 8, 7Offline InstallerDownload 64 bit
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Google Chrome56.0.2924.87macOS 10.9 (Mavericks) or laterOffline InstallerDownload
Google Chrome56.0.2924.87Linux.deb (Debian/Ubuntu)Download .deb
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