# Chrome Remote Desktop

> Securely access your computers from your Android device.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.google.chromeremotedesktop](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.google.chromeremotedesktop)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.google.chromeremotedesktop`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Google LLC
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 37,121,662
- **Rating:** 2.82 / 5 (226,091 ratings)
- **Version:** TWA1.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-25
- **First published:** 2014-04-16
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 1.91 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.chromeremotedesktop)
- **Website:** [https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/1649523](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/1649523)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://policies.google.com/privacy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)

## Description

Chrome Remote Desktop allows users to securely access their computers from an Android device, providing a convenient solution for remote work and troubleshooting. Users can set up remote access on their computers through the Chrome Remote Desktop app available in the Chrome Web Store. Once configured, the Android app enables quick connections to any online computers for seamless remote control. Privacy and security are maintained according to Google's and Chrome's privacy policies. This extension is ideal for users seeking a reliable, easy-to-use remote desktop solution on mobile.

## Rankings

- #4,139 — Overall
- #1 — desktop
- #4 — windows
- #5 — chrome homepage
- #6 — chrome
- #6 — chrome extension

## Review summary

Overall, many users report that Chrome Remote Desktop on Android is functional and reliable, but recurring issues around keyboard input, updates/maintenance, stability, and browser-based access reduce reliability and security. The app is generally well-liked for its core capability, yet these persistent UX and maintenance drawbacks limit its practicality.

### Pros

- Generally reliable remote desktop functionality
- Positive overall reception across multiple reviews (rated as good/best/superb)
- Some users report cross-device usability with non-Android hosts (e.g., MacBook)

### Cons

- Keyboard/input issues (no external keyboard support, on-screen keyboard limitations, missing language options)
- Updates and maintenance concerns (changes that degrade UX; appears to be poorly maintained)
- Stability/reconnection problems (unreliable connections and reconnection delays)
- Security/privacy concerns due to browser-based access method

## Similar extensions and apps

- [RemoteDesktop Viewer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.idrive.remotedesktop.viewer) — 480 users
- [RemotePC Host](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.remotepc.host) — 51,678 users, 4.44 / 5
- [DualMon Remote Access](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dualmon.viewer) — 3,622 users, 4.57 / 5
- [RemotePC Viewer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.prosoftnet.rpcnew) — 303,589 users, 4.69 / 5
- [DistantDesktop Remote Desktop](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.distantdesktop) — 5,418 users, 3.76 / 5
- [Remote Desktop Manager](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.devolutions.remotedesktopmanager) — 1,305,577 users, 3.50 / 5
- [Remote Pane](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.shibbyventures.remotepane) — 22 users
- [Remote Desktop - by Threadmark](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.threadmark.remotedesktopclient) — 19 users
- [RemSupp - Remote Desktop](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.remsupp.twa) — 5,634 users
- [Remotly - NextGen Connectivity](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mirillis.remotly) — 73,932 users, 4.90 / 5
- [Droid2Web: Android Remote](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.droid2web) — 630 users
- [TeamViewer Remote Control](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.teamviewer.teamviewer.market.mobile) — 109,084,910 users, 4.37 / 5

---

Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.google.chromeremotedesktop)