Selecting Quit Google Chrome from the toolbar/menu will close all Chrome windows, stop the app entirely, and release its resources, with the option to reopen your last session, if configured to do so. This can sometimes fix issues related to browser-based errors.
Quit Chrome on Different Devices
Windows
- Click the X in the top‑right of each Chrome window.
- Or use Alt + F, then press X to exit.
- If Chrome is frozen, open Task Manager with Ctrl + Shift + Esc, select Google Chrome, and click End task.
macOS
- In the menu bar, click Chrome → Quit Google Chrome.
- Or press Command + Q.
- You can also right‑click Chrome in the Dock and choose Quit.
Chromebook
- Close all Chrome windows using the X in the top‑right.
- Or press Ctrl + Shift + W to close the active window.
Android
- Open the Recent Apps view and swipe Chrome away to close it.
iPhone / iPad
- Open the App Switcher (swipe up or double‑press Home) and swipe Chrome up to quit.