No brainer for anyone that uses other Google products. Still a no brainer even if not.
Rating: 9 out of 10
IncentivizedUse Cases and Deployment Scope
It's my primary internet browser. I've been a Chrome user since almost the time it was launched and it has been my primary internet browser of choice even on a Macbook. The integrations with other Google products make it super convenient to use - thinigs like copying android sms details (post-permission) and auto submitting codes to websites asking for login codes is quite useful. Several small engineering things like this have ensured that I don't use any other browser as my primary browser on all devices.
Pros
- Speed
- Integration with Google account, all Google apps - maps, mail, drive, etc and with several android features on my phone
- Consistency across devices - history, activity and usage pattern preservation
Cons
- Not about Chrome per se, but Google search is fast losing relevance and Gemini AI results are useless more than half the time. If search and information gathering moves to other paltforms, then eventually the reasons I open Chrome will reduce
Likelihood to Recommend
It's the primary browser of choice for internet browsing and general internet exploration. It's not ideal for programming. I've had several scenarios where I've had to program browser behaviour and I found Edge to be more programmable - of course it stems from the fact that Edge is made by the same company that makes the OS for the devices where I've programmed. But for compatibility across multiple devices, consistency across sessions and user activity, and integration with other Google products - Chrome is unmatched.
Vetted Review
16 years of experience