Chrome 137.0.7151.40
Chrome version (and .41 ) was released on May 21, 2025 , as an "Early Stable" update for Windows and Mac, as well as for the Beta channel .
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This version primarily focused on security, addressing several high-risk vulnerabilities. Below are the key security fixes included in this release:
: A medium-severity issue in the Background Fetch API that could lead to cross-origin data leaks. chrome 137.0.7151.40
For managed environments, Chrome 137 brought new tools to the Chrome Enterprise platform: New in Chrome 137 | Blog
The .exe file is dead. With this build, web apps have deep OS-level integration (file system, bluetooth, GPU) that makes them indistinguishable from native software. You installed Photoshop? No, you just pinned the PWA, and it runs faster than the installed version.
In 137.0.7151.40, the URL bar is finally deprecated. It’s replaced by a contextual "Intent Bar." You don't type addresses; you type actions. Instead of docs.new , you type "Draft meeting notes." The browser predicts the resource before you finish typing, using on-device AI that knows your workflow better than you do. Chrome version (and
The update was initially rolled out to a "small percentage of users" as part of Google's early stable release program before reaching the broader user base a week later . Early Stable Update for Desktop - Chrome Releases
: Introduced the Rewriter API , which uses on-device language models to help developers rephrase or shorten text directly within the browser. Critical Security Fixes
Google Chrome version was released on May 21, 2025 , as an Early Stable Update for Windows and macOS . While the full stable version of Chrome 137 launched broadly on May 27, 2025, version .40 served as a critical precursor designed to ensure stability for a small percentage of users before the global rollout. Key Features and Web Platform Updates For managed environments, Chrome 137 brought new tools
Chrome 137 introduced several major enhancements for developers and end-users, many of which were first accessible in this .40 build:
: A High severity "Use-after-free" vulnerability in the Compositing component. This was the most critical issue, which could potentially lead to remote code execution .
: This version added support for the if() function in CSS and new reading-flow properties to improve accessibility. It also allowed the transform attribute to be used directly on the root element, simplifying complex animations. Enhanced Security :
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: A high-severity use-after-free vulnerability in the Compositing engine that could allow remote attackers to exploit heap corruption via crafted HTML pages.