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When Google Chrome keeps crashing, it’s a pain. You might want to switch to a different Web browser if you can’t even get Chrome to open or if it crashes on certain websites. You don’t have to do that yet, though Google Chrome has been around for a long time and has already made a name for itself in the business world.
If someone says they don’t know what Google is, it would be hard to believe them because Google Chrome has become a big part of our lives. We’ll show you how to fix common Chrome problems that cause it to crash, hang, or freeze so that you can get your browser back to a stable state.
Google Chrome Keeps Crashing On Windows
Use the No-Sandbox Flag
- Right-click the Google Chrome shortcut on the Desktop and choose Properties to continue.
- In the pop-up window, please go to the Shortcut tab and select it to view its content. Then find Target and click the text. Then type the –no-sandbox at the end of the context and click Apply and OK to continue.
Check and Remove the Incompatible Programs
- Open the Settings of Google Chrome.
- In the pop-up window, click Advanced to continue.
- Click Find and remove harmful software under Reset and clean up section. Then click Find to continue.
- After that, if you find any program that may prevent Google Chrome from working normally, remove it.
Disable your extensions
- Open Google Chrome.
- Navigate to the Extensions page using one of these methods:
- Click on the More menu and select “More tools” and then “Extensions.”
- You can also type “chrome://extensions” into the address bar and hit the Enter key on your keyboard.
- Click on the toggle visible under each extension until it’s greyed out.
- Close Google Chrome when all extensions have been disabled.
- Relaunch Google Chrome and see if the crashing issue is still present. If it’s not, you can start to re-enable your extensions one by one from the same menu to see which causes the problem. If your browser continues to crash even when all extensions are enabled, make sure to proceed with a different method.
Check and Remove the Incompatible Programs
- Click on Settings from the menu tab, available below the top-right corner of the browser’s interface.
- Click on the Advanced option and move forward.
- Now click on the Clean up the computer option, which is available beneath the Reset and clean up section.
- Click on Find Harmful software and remove the apps from Chrome if the scan finds one.
Google Chrome Keeps Crashing On Android
Restart Chrome on android phones
When Google Chrome won’t work on an Android phone, the first thing you should do is force stop the app. So, if you’re having this problem, you should close the app with the force close button. It also deletes temporary files that could be making your device act up.
- Tap on Settings
- Tap on Apps.
- Find and tap on the Google Chrome icon.
- Tap Force stop found on the bottom right corner.
- Tap Ok.
- Open Google Chrome.
Clear cache Chrome app
- Open Settings Menu.
- Select Apps.
- Choose Google Chrome.
- Select Storage.
- Tap the Clear Cache and Clear Data option. This will reset chrome browser’s data.
Reinstall Chrome app
If the Google Chrome app you have installed on your Android device is broken, this could be the reason why Chrome keeps crashing. The best way to fix this is to get rid of the broken app and download a new one from the Google Play Store.
- Go to Phone’s Settings menu on your device.
- Select Applications.
- Tap Google Chrome then uninstall.
- Open your smartphone’s Play Store then search for Google Chrome.
- Tap Install.
Install Software update on your Android
If the Google Chrome app you have installed on your Android device is broken, this could be the reason why Chrome keeps crashing. The best way to fix this is to get rid of the broken app and download a new one from the Google Play Store.
- Open Settings and scroll all the way down.
- Find and tap Software update.
- Tap Download and install to check for a new update.
Google Chrome Keeps Crashing On iPhone
Restart Chrome
- Access your iPhone Recent Apps Panel.
- Scroll up the Chrome App to exit it.
- Navigate back to the main screen and restart the application.
Restart Device
- Press the Side Key present on your device until you encounter Power Off slider on the screen.
- Swipe up the slider and hold for 40 seconds until the phone completely turns off.
- Similarly, turn on the device by pressing the side button
Verify Network Issue
- Navigate to Settings.
- Right from the settings, hit on the General > Reset.
- After that, simply Reset your Network Settings.
Update Application
- Navigate to App Store on iPad or iPhone.
- Select Profile present at the right top.
- Swipe down and hit Available Update and look for chrome.
- Choose Update To Install.
- If prompted, write down the Apple ID and Password.
you can visit Goggle Chrome support center for further help.
FAQ
Why is Google Chrome closing by itself
The problem with Chrome closing on its own might be caused by an old version of Chrome. Google Chrome updates itself in the background, but you can check for and install the latest update manually by following the steps below.
How do I check for malware on Google Chrome
- Start up Chrome.
- Click More Settings in the upper right corner.
- Click Reset and do some cleaning. Tidy up the computer.
- Click Find.
- If you are asked to get rid of software that you don’t want, click Remove. Your computer might ask you to restart it.
How to reinstall Chrome
Tap and hold the Chrome icon for a while to see if the option to uninstall shows up. If so, you can just tap it to get rid of it. If you want to put it back on your device, you can search for it in the Play Store and tap “Install” to download and install it.
Is it safe to uninstall and reinstall Chrome
Yes, it is safe to uninstall Google Chrome from any device if you follow the steps I’ve given. Because when you remove Chrome from any device, it will automatically switch to its default browser (Edge for Windows, Safari for Mac, Android Browser for Android).