Ending support for Chrome Apps

Problem

Chrome apps are deprecated and support is no longer available.

Environment

  • ChromeOS devices
  • Chrome apps

Solution

Starting July 2025Chrome app support will be phased out in stages and reach end of life in October 2028.

Developers are advised to make the transition to modern web technologies.
  • July 2025: End of support for user-installed Chrome Apps on ChromeOS (currently scheduled for ChromeOS M138).
  • July 2026: Last ChromeOS release (currently scheduled for ChromeOS M150) with support for Chrome Apps in Kiosk Mode. Devices on the LTS channel Chrome Apps in Kiosk Mode will receive support until April 2027.
  • February 2028: Last ChromeOS release (currently scheduled for ChromeOS M168) with support for Chrome Apps, marking the end of life for all Chrome Apps. Devices on the LTS channel can continue to use Chrome Apps until October 2028. No exceptions will be granted.

Cause

Chrome apps are deprecated and support is no longer available.