How to Install Google Chrome on Debian 13 (Trixie) – Fast & Easy

Google Chrome is the most popular browser for Windows and Linux users. Although it may seem like a resource-intensive tool, its usability and ease of use outweigh this. Chrome is not available by default on Debian or any other repository. Google Chrome provides support for its own repository. Today, we will explain the different ways to install Chrome on Debian 13 Trixie.

Table of Contents

• How to Install Google Chrome on Debian 13 Trixie
  • Method 1: Using the Debian Package File
  • Method 2: Using Google Chrome’s Repository
• How to Update Chrome on Debian 13 Trixie
• How to Uninstall Chrome From Debian 13 Trixie
  • Method 1: Remove Chrome’s Executable
  • Method 2: Remove the GPG Key
• Conclusion

How to Install Google Chrome on Debian 13 Trixie

Chrome can be downloaded by Debian users through the Chrome repository or the Debian Package File. Both methods use the Debian Package File. Let’s look at how to install these packages step-by-step:

Method 1: Using the Debian Package File

A Debian File contains all of the necessary information to execute a program. This includes an executable file, any dependencies, or libraries. Debian’s package file makes it easy to search for Google Chrome and other available packages.

Let’s install Chrome using the Debian Package File:

Step 1: Download the Google Chrome Deb File

Download the latest deb from the Google Chrome website. You can download the file with wget by clicking the link or opening your browser directly to the Downloads Page.

Let’s accept and install Chrome using the Debian Package File:

Step 2: Install Google Chrome

Install Chrome by changing the directory in the terminal to Downloads. You can also enter the full file path of the downloaded file when installing Chrome.

sudo apt install ./google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb

Step 3: Verification

Let’s verify the installed Chrome by downloading the .deb directly:

google-chrome

Method 2: Using Google Chrome’s Repository

Debian and derivatives always have the most recent Chrome version available in the repository. Google manages this repository, not Debian. It must therefore be added to Debian apt sources.

Let’s install Google Chrome by using the Google Chrome repository.

Step 1: Add the GPG Key

GPG Keys are used to verify the repository before it is used. Run the following command to disable Chrome’s GPG Key.

wget -q -O – https://dl.google.com/linux/linux_signing_key.pub | sudo gpg –dearmour -o /usr/share/keyrings/chrome-keyring.gpg

Step 2: Add Google Chrome’s Repository

Add the key and repository to the apt sources by using the following command:

sudo sh -c ‘echo “deb [arch=amd64 signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/chrome-keyring.gpg] http://dl.google.com/linux/chrome/deb/ stable main” > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/google.list’

Step 3: Install Google Chrome

Google Chrome, like any other program, will not be recognized until you update your package index after adding a repository. Update the repository.

sudo apt update

Install Google Chrome now:

sudo apt install google-chrome-stable

Step 4: Verify/Launch

Launch it directly from the Applications menu:

You can also execute the following command:

google-chrome-stable

If you wish to make this your default browser, then click the box. This is it for this section.

How to Update Chrome on Debian 13 Trixie

You can update Chrome if it is already installed by opening the program and going to Settings.

In the left pane, check to see if there is a new update. In the example shown, Chrome has been fully updated.

How to Uninstall Chrome From Debian 13 Trixie

Both methods of uninstalling are the same, as both the repository-based and Debian package-based installations use apt’s package manager. The only difference is in the uninstall’s Methods 1 and 2, which are specific to repository-based installations:

Method 1: Removing Chrome’s Executable and the Dependencies/Configurations

Using this command, remove the executable and the relevant dependencies/configurations:

sudo apt autoremove google-chrome-stable –purge

Note: When using the repository method to install Chrome, you will need to remove both the GPG and repository keys.

Method 2: Removing the GPG Key and Repository

Remove the GPG key from the Chrome repository:

sudo rm /etc/apt/sources.list.d/google.list

Execute the following command to remove the GPG keys from Chrome:

sudo rm /usr/share/keyrings/chrome-keyring.gpg

This is all from this Chrome installation guide.

Conclusion

Install Google Chrome either by downloading the package file from the website or using the Debian Package File. The Debian package file is used in both methods as the backend. You can add the GPG repository and key before installing Chrome, or you can download and install Debian Package Files from Chrome’s Download Page. These methods are shown on Debian Trixie 13.