Install the Google Chat Standalone Application

Check system requirements

To install the Chat standalone app, make sure:

• Your device is running Google Chrome 73 or up.
  • Chrome doesn’t need to be your default browser, but it does need to be open to use the Chat standalone app.
• You can install Chrome extensions and apps on your computer.
  • If you can't complete the installation and you use a work or school account, contact your Google Workspace administrator.

Install the standalone app on your computer

1. Sign in to chat.google.com.
2. To install the app on your computer, try one of these methods:
   • At the top right of Google Chrome, in the URL bar, click Install
   • At the top right of Google Chrome, click More, Install Google Chat

Tip:

• If you already created a Google Chrome shortcut to chat.google.com, the app automatically installs. You won't have the option to manually install the app.

Important: There’s no Google Chat Chrome extension. For a similar experience, install the app.

https://support.google.com/chat/answer/9455386?hl=en