Gemini in Chrome: where it is available and what auto browse does

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Gemini in Chrome began as a desktop feature in the US and UK. On 18th Aug 2026 it reached all US Android users, with auto browse for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers.

Gemini in Chrome puts the assistant inside the browser. Until August 2026 it was a desktop feature on Windows, macOS and Chromebook Plus, limited to the US and UK.

On 18th Aug 2026 Google made it available to every Android user in the US. Auto browse, its agentic mode, reaches Android only for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers.

Auto browse grew out of Spark. In July, Spark gained the ability to use a user's logged-in accounts and saved passwords for web errands.

Confirmation is required before payments.

Each step below links to its entry and primary source on our Gemini tracker.

Rollout log

Sources

Frequently asked questions

Is Gemini in Chrome available on Android?

Yes, for all Android users in the US since 18th Aug 2026, per Google. Auto browse on Android is limited to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers.

What is auto browse?

Gemini in Chrome's agentic mode. It can use a user's signed-in accounts and saved passwords to complete tasks on websites, with user confirmation before payments.

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