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Sometimes, automatic Chrome updates on Mac can cause some issues, such as conflicts with other updating applications. Chrome does not allow users to turn off automatic browser updates. However, if for some reason you want to disable automatic Chrome updates on Mac, readers can refer to the following article by Mytour.
Check the available wait time for Chrome updates
Google Chrome sets a wait time to check for available browser updates. During this period, if any updates are detected, the browser will automatically download and install them. While checking the wait time for browser updates is unnecessary, Mytour still advises you to do so to set the default value if desired.
To check the available wait time for updates, follow these steps:
Step 1: Open Terminal, and enter the following command then press Enter:
defaults read com.google.Keystone.Agent checkInterval
Step 2: In the next line, you will see a displayed number. This is the time (measured in seconds) that Google waits before checking for updates. Typically, this value is set to 18000 seconds or 5 hours.
Disable Automatic Chrome Updates on Mac
Note: Mytour advises against turning off automatic Chrome updates, as security threats can occur at any time, and Google may fix bugs, vulnerabilities in new browser versions.
Additionally, Mytour also recommends updating Chrome manually for added security.
To disable automatic Chrome updates on Mac, all you need to do is enter a command to disable, turn off browser automatic updates on Mac. If you're sure you want to turn off automatic Chrome updates on Mac, first open a Terminal window and enter the following command:
defaults write com.google.Keystone.Agent checkInterval 0
Essentially set checkInterval to 0 to prevent Chrome from checking for updates. That means unless we manually check and update the browser.
Update Chrome Manually
If you've disabled automatic Chrome updates on Mac, Mytour recommends updating the browser manually to ensure security and safety. Follow the steps below to update Chrome manually:
Step 1: Open Finder, then press Command + Shift + G, or click Go =>Go to Folder, then enter the following path and press Enter:
/Library/Google/GoogleSoftwareUpdate/GoogleSoftwareUpdate.bundle/Contents/Resources/
Note: If the above path has no content, you can access it via '-/Library/Google/GoogleSoftwareUpdate/GoogleSoftwareUpdate.bundle/Contents/Resources/'.
Step 2: Here double-click CheckForUpdatesNow.command. This action launches Terminal and checks for updates. Once completed, a notification will appear on the screen saying the process is complete '[Process Completed]'.
Above are the steps to check for available updates. If there are any updates available, simply run the program 'CheckForUpdatesNow.command' to install the update.
Re-activate Automatic Chrome Updates on Mac
In case you want to re-enable automatic Chrome updates on Mac, all you need to do is open Terminal and enter the command 'defaults write com.google.Keystone.Agent checkInterval 18000'. That command sets the waiting time for updates to the default value. The next step is to restart the browser to apply the changes.
This article from Mytour provides instructions on how to disable Chrome auto-updates on Mac. If you have any questions or need clarification, feel free to leave your comments below the article, and Mytour will respond to your inquiries as soon as possible. If you're using Windows, you can learn how to enable Chrome updates here.
