ChromeOS releases will soon skip odd numbers to keep up with Chrome updates
Chrome Unboxed • • technology
Key Points:
- Google is changing ChromeOS version numbering starting with ChromeOS 154, incrementing by two versions at a time instead of one to keep pace with the accelerated Chrome browser release cycle.
- Beginning September 2026 with Chrome 153, the Chrome browser will move to a two-week release cycle, doubling the speed of version increments compared to the current four-week cycle.
- ChromeOS will maintain its four-week release cadence due to hardware and testing constraints, leading to version number jumps every release to stay aligned with the bi-weekly Chrome browser versions.
- Enterprise and education users will see no change in update frequency or deployment schedules, while Long-term Support (LTS) channel updates will continue every six months but with version numbers increasing by 12 milestones instead of 6.
- This versioning adjustment ensures ChromeOS remains synchronized with the Chrome browser ecosystem without disrupting existing update policies or stability testing.