chromiumrelease

Chromium Release refers to the official distribution process and artifacts of the Chromium project’s open-source browser builds. It encompasses the published binaries, accompanying release notes, and the procedures used to generate, test, and deliver these builds to users and downstream projects. The term is distinct from Google Chrome, which is built from the Chromium source with additional proprietary components and branding.

Release processes in Chromium involve designated engineers and maintainers who build from the Chromium source tree and prepare artifacts for distribution. Binaries are typically provided for major desktop platforms such as Windows, macOS, and Linux, and may be made available through official mirrors and download sites. The release workflow also includes testing, verification, and documentation of changes introduced in each release.

Versioning in Chromium Releases follows the project’s source revision history rather than a consumer-centric version scheme. Each release corresponds to a specific revision or set of changes in the Chromium codebase and is usually accompanied by release notes detailing new features, improvements, fixes, and known issues.

Distribution and usage considerations address the needs of developers, testers, and enthusiasts who use official builds or build from source. Because Chromium is a continuously evolving open-source project, releases can introduce changes that affect stability or behavior; users are advised to review release notes for platform-specific guidance and potential regressions.

Relation to Chrome: Google Chrome is built from the Chromium source with additional proprietary components and branding. Chromium Release provides the open-source baseline that underpins Chrome and many other Chromium-based browsers, enabling transparency, experimentation, and downstream customization. See also: Chromium project, Google Chrome, release channels.