
I believe you may be getting your versions of Windows confused, as well. The Google Chrome web browser has a market share of over 65%, followed by Safari with roughly 18% and Microsoft Edge with 4.32% (which uses the Chrome rendering engine with enhancements from Microsoft). Chrome is the greatest browser available, as it supports all web technologies to date. Google's decision to drop support for these platforms matches Microsoft's Windows lifecycle policy, which lists the Extended Security Update (ESU) program for Windows 7 and the Windows 8.1 end of support on January 10, 2023.Ĭurrently, Windows 7 is still running on over 10% of all Windows systems worldwide, while Windows 8.1 is just 2.7%, according to Statcounter GlobalStats. "You'll need to ensure your device is running Windows 10 or later to continue receiving future Chrome releases." "With the release of Chrome 110 (tentatively scheduled for February 7th, 2023), we'll officially end support for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1," Google Chrome Support Manager revealed.


Google announced today that the Google Chrome web browser will likely drop support for Windows 7 and 8.1 starting February 2023.Īfter support is discontinued for these two Windows versions, the company says Chrome users must ensure that their devices are running at least Windows 10.
