Web Browsers
HomebrewWhat is Google Chrome Canary?
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Install with Homebrew
brew install --cask google-chrome@canaryHow to Install Google Chrome Canary on Mac
Follow these steps to install Google Chrome Canary using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.
- 1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
- 2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
- 3
Run
brew install --cask google-chrome@canaryPaste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask google-chrome@canary - 4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm google-chrome@canary is installed, then try `google-chrome@canary --version` to check the version number.
- 5
Launch Google Chrome Canary
Run `google-chrome@canary` in your Terminal to start using it.
Troubleshooting
- • If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with
sudo. - • If Homebrew can't find the package, run
brew updatefirst to refresh the package list. - • On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at
/opt/homebrew(the default for M-series chips).
Key Features
Easy installation via Homebrew
Regular updates and maintenance
Free to use
Professional support available
Pros
- Simple one-command installation
- Well-maintained and regularly updated
- Completely free to use
Cons
- Requires Homebrew to be installed
- macOS only
Frequently Asked Questions about Google Chrome Canary
How do I install Google Chrome Canary on Mac?
Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run
brew install --cask google-chrome@canary. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run google-chrome@canary from Terminal.Is Google Chrome Canary free?
Yes, Google Chrome Canary is completely free to use.
How do I uninstall Google Chrome Canary?
Open Terminal and run
brew uninstall --cask google-chrome@canary. Homebrew will remove Google Chrome Canary and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.What are alternatives to Google Chrome Canary?
There are several web browsers apps available for macOS. Browse the Web Browsers category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.
How do I update Google Chrome Canary to the latest version?
Run
brew upgrade --cask google-chrome@canary in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.Does Google Chrome Canary work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?
Yes, Google Chrome Canary can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.
