This update addresses 16 security vulnerabilities, 8 of which are deemed of high importance. Chrome version 114 ships with some new features. For one, the Password Manager has been rebranded as Google Password Manager with an improved User Interface (UI). Moreover, it also has a new Popover API whose purpose is to make the popup tooltips more consistent. The list does not end here. Let us continue to see what improvements and features Chrome 114 holds for us, and then see how to install/update it.
Release Summary
Complete Release Build: Windows: 114.0.5735.90/91 Linux/Mac: 114.0.5735.90 Android: 114.0.5735.57/.58 iOS: 114.0.5735.50 Release Date: Tuesday, May 30th, 2023 Compatibility: Windows 11, 10 (32-bit and 64-bit), Linux, Mac, iOS, and Android. Previous Build: 113.0.5672.63/.64
What’s New in Google Chrome 114
Redesigned Google Password Manager
Google is now finally adding its standalone product known as “Google Password Manager” which will now be available directly from the overflow menu. The Google Password Manager has the capabilities of any typical password manager, that stores your credentials in a safe place. You can now access this password manager directly from the Chrome menu. However, this feature needs to be enabled from the following Chrome flag: Enable this flag and relaunch Chrome to get the Google Password Manager in Chrome 114’s overflow menu. Now, you can click on the 3 dots in the top right corner of the browser and access the Google Password Manager.
Automatic Verification for CAPTCHA
CAPTCHAs can be annoying when you have to select certain images and verify that you are, in fact, a human. However, they are still important to prevent cyberattacks. This is why Chrome 114 introduces a feature to automatically verify CAPTCHAs. Google has added a Private State Tokens API that allows the browser to verify CAPTCHAs by detecting that you are a human, so you do not need to do it manually. This feature is disabled by default, and needs to be enabled at the following location:
Popover API
The Popover API is for Chrome developers, using which they can “build transient user interface elements that are displayed on top of all other web app UI.” Popover APIs are interactive popups that appear over other web pages, such as action menus, form element suggestions, content selectors, teaching UIs, etc. To learn more about Popover APIs, refer to this Google guide post. To learn more about what’s new for developers in Chrome 114, refer to this Google post for developers.
Other Features in Chrome 114
Some additional features have also been introduced for Google Chrome version 114.
Google’s own Root Store A Root Store is a repository hosted by all operating systems that contain digitally-signed certificates so that the computers and servers can authenticate secure connections. Up until now, Chrome was using third-party Root Stores to authenticate communication. However, with Chrome 114, Google is shifting to its own Root Store for Chrome. The shifting process isn’t entirely complete, but we may see this transition in the next Chrome versions. Automatic detection and suggestion of typos in URL A type is when you accidentally misspell a word or words. Google Chrome can now automatically detect this when you make a typo in a URL in the Omnibox, and auto-suggest corrections so you do not waste time manually correcting it.
These are the significant new changes and improvements to the Chrome browser. Let us now continue to see how to install and upgrade to Chrome 114. A Root Store is a repository hosted by all operating systems that contain digitally-signed certificates so that the computers and servers can authenticate secure connections. Up until now, Chrome was using third-party Root Stores to authenticate communication. However, with Chrome 114, Google is shifting to its own Root Store for Chrome. The shifting process isn’t entirely complete, but we may see this transition in the next Chrome versions. A type is when you accidentally misspell a word or words. Google Chrome can now automatically detect this when you make a typo in a URL in the Omnibox, and auto-suggest corrections so you do not waste time manually correcting it.
Update to Chrome 114
Google Chrome is configured to be updated automatically by default. You can keep browsing the internet while Chrome downloads the newest version for you. It gets installed when you restart the browser. If you already have Google Chrome installed on your computer, then updating it would be easy. Follow the guide below to update your existing Chrome browser to version 114. The browser will now close and reopen. Once it does, you can navigate to the About Google Chrome page again and confirm that it has indeed been updated to version 114. As soon as the About page opens, the browser will start searching for an update and automatically download it. Once it is ready to install, you will be presented with a Relaunch button. Click Relaunch. Note: The browser closes when you click Relaunch and then reopens, restoring all closed tabs. There are a few different methods that can also be used to update your Chrome browser to the latest version, including:
Update using Google update Use the downloaded Chrome installer Using Ninite Download Chrome without using a browser
You can learn more about these methods in this guidepost. You may also download the Chrome browser from the links below if you do not already have it. Note: You may go through the Google Chrome updates blog to check the upcoming features in the beta and dev channels which will then be released to the upcoming version of Chrome 115 next month.
Download Google Chrome 114
Click on the links below to download Chrome 114 for the operating system of your choice: Download Google Chrome offline installers [Stable, Beta, Dev, Canary] Download: Google Chrome web installer Download: Google Chrome offline installer Download: Google Chrome MSI Installer [Enterprise Edition] Download: Google Chrome for macOS Download: Google Chrome Offline Installer for Linux Download: Google Chrome for Android Download: Google Chrome for iOS Download: Google Chrome Portable
Install Google Chrome 114
Installing the Chrome browser on a Windows PC is as easy as downloading them. The process may vary for different platforms. Download the file from the links above and then double-click it to execute. The rest of the process is pretty much automatic. The setup will download the required files (if the web installer was downloaded), install them for you and the browser will launch itself as soon as it is installed successfully. The process is the same for all Windows versions.
How to Uninstall Google Chrome
On a Windows PC, you can uninstall Google Chrome from the settings app, and the Programs & Features applet.
From the Settings App
From Programs and Features
Google Chrome will now be removed from your PC.
In Windows 11: Settings app » Apps » Installed Apps In Windows 10: Settings app » Apps
On Windows 11, click on the ellipses (3 dots) in front of Chrome. On Windows 10, click on “Google Chrome” to expand it. Alternatively, right-click Chrome and then click Uninstall from the context menu.
