Starting in July 2025, Chrome app support will be phased out in stages and reach end of life in October 2028. These dates apply to all Chrome apps, including Chrome Sign Builder and Smart Card Connector.
Developers are advised to make the transition to modern web technologies.
- July 2025 (currently scheduled for ChromeOS M138)—End of support for user-installed Chrome apps on ChromeOS. Admin-installed Chrome apps in kiosk mode are disabled by default and require admins to set a policy to re-enable.
- July 2026 (currently scheduled for ChromeOS M150)—Last ChromeOS release with support for Chrome apps in kiosk mode. For devices on the Long-term support (LTS) channel, Chrome apps in kiosk mode will receive support until April 2027.
- February 2027 (currently scheduled for ChromeOS M156)—Admin-installed Chrome apps in user sessions are disabled by default and require admins to set a policy to re-enable.
- February 2028 (currently scheduled for ChromeOS M168)—Last ChromeOS release with support for Chrome apps, marking the end of life for all Chrome apps. Devices on the LTS channel can continue to use Chrome Apps until October 2028. No exceptions will be granted.