Hello Chrome App Developer,
As we previously announced in 2016, changes in support for Chrome Apps on
Windows, MacOS and Linux will begin starting March 2020. We are writing to let you know the details about this plan, along with some important updates about ending Chrome app support on Chrome OS.
What do I need to know?
Starting this year, we will no longer provide support according to the following schedule. Please note, these timelines are for Chrome Apps only, and do not impact Chrome Extensions.
| Scheduled Date | Action |
| March 2020 | Chrome Web Store will stop accepting new Chrome apps |
| June 2020 | Chrome Apps on Windows, Mac, and Linux will no longer be supported. Customers who have Chrome Enterprise or Chrome Education Upgrade will have access to a policy to extend support through December 2020. |
| June 2021 | NaCl, PNaCl, and PPAPI APIs will no longer be supported. Chrome Apps on Chrome OS will no longer be supported. Customers who have Chrome Enterprise or Chrome Education Upgrade will have access to a policy to extend support through June 2022. |
| June 2022 | Chrome Apps will no longer be supported on Chrome OS for all customers. |
- Assess your alternatives and plan to migrate off Chrome Apps to other solutions in the coming months, such as Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), Android apps (for Chrome OS), and/or Chrome Extensions.
- Migrate before June 2021, keeping your users in mind so that they have sufficient time to switch to your new product.
Need more help?
We are here to help. If you are a Chrome Apps developer and need assistance, please review the following options:
- Chrome Apps migration site documenting relevant web platform APIs and how to file a feature request.
- Web capabilities site has additional technical support.
- Resources for PWAs and Android development.
- Reach out to your assigned Google Partner Manager or Developer Relations Team if you have one.
On behalf of the Chrome and Chrome OS teams, we thank our community of developers for building great experiences. We look forward to seeing what you build in the future!
Sincerely,
Chrome Team
