Chrome Remote Desktop

Chrome Remote Desktop extension

What is Chrome Remote Desktop?

Chrome Remote Desktop is a Chrome extension that allows users to access other computers remotely. Be it for short-term support or long-term access to files and applications, this secure & cross-platform tool supports Windows, Mac & Linux users. Available for access anytime and on any device with the Chrome browser, including Chromebooks.

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By: https://remotedesktop.google.com

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Users: 26,000,000+ ▼ -1,000,000

Rating: 3.03 (2,319) ▲ 7 new ratings

Version: 2.1 (Last updated: 2022-12-02)

Creation date: 2019-09-04

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

nativeMessaging
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Size: 23.20K

Email: ch*****@google.com

URLs: Website

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 12

Other rankings

#4 in Workflow & Planning

#1 in chrome keyword 97

#1 in desktop keyword 57

#4 in chrome browser keyword 64

#4 in release keyword 23

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Not available on Edge

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Summary

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This is the companion extension for the Chrome Remote Desktop website (https://remotedesktop.google.com). This extension enables you to install, view, and modify the Chrome Remote Desktop native client from the web UI.

Chrome Remote Desktop allows users to remotely access another computer through Chrome browser or a Chromebook. Computers can be made available on an short-term basis for scenarios such as ad hoc remote support, or on a more long-term basis for remote access to your applications and files. All connections are fully secured.

Chrome Remote Desktop is fully cross-platform. Provide remote assistance to Windows, Mac and Linux users, or access your Windows and Mac desktops at any time, all from the Chrome browser on virtually any device, including Chromebooks.

For information about privacy, please see the Google Privacy Policy and the Chrome Privacy Notice.

For help or troubleshooting please click here: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/1649523

User reviews

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Pros

Useful for remotely accessing servers or home computers
Easy and fast connection between different computers
Works well on Windows and iOS

Cons

Difficult to set up on Linux systems
Issues with keyboard shortcuts overlapping and interfering with the app
Does not work on all systems, such as Chromebooks, iMac main screens, and in certain regions like Crimea