Chromium primarily is an open-source browser which makes its best for Linux systems like Ubuntu. It is mostly used as a base for web browsers, and apart from that it is more focused on privacy. Chromium in short is a development version of Google Chrome, as it allows the user to contribute to its development, improving its features and security.

5 Ways to Install Chromium on Ubuntu

Chromium comes with a large community support that can really assist in finding any solution for encountered issues. There are five different ways to install Chromium on Ubuntu, which this guide will discuss:

1: Through Chromium Zip File

The first method to install Chromium on Ubuntu is using is zip file, this is already installed version of it. First download it from GitHub as in the image below:

On the contrary, use the below command to download the zip file via the terminal that uses file download link:

wget https://github.com/scheib/chromium-latest-linux/archive/refs/heads/master.zip

Next, use the unzip utility to decompress the zip file by executing the below command:

unzip master.zip

Remember not to use sudo for unzipping as there might be some permission issues while executing the bash script file for Chromium:

Now navigate to the extracted folder directory and execute the update.sh bash file so that the relevant files for the Chromium browser can be downloaded:

cd chromium-latest-linux-master
./update.sh

After the updating is completed a folder named latest will be created navigate to it, in here find the script file for the browser:

cd latest

Run the chrome script file with no sandbox tag to launch Chromium:

./chrome --no-sandbox

2: Through Apt Package Manager

The next method to install Chromium is using the apt package manager, which in other words uses the snap repository for installing this browser. To install Chromium on Ubuntu, run the below command:

sudo apt install chromium-browser

Next, list all the apps installed via apt to verify the Chromium installation using:

sudo apt list --installed

3: Through Ubuntu App Center

Ubuntu app centre comes with the collection of Debian and Snap packages for app installation, To install Chromium search for it first, afterwards select the preferred version and then click Install:

Launch the Chromium browser either via the apps menu or click on the open button:

4: Through Snap package manager

Third party package managers are also an easy way to install apps especially when packages are not available on the default repository. To install Chromium browser via snap execute the below command:

sudo snap install chromium

Next, list all the apps installed via snap to verify the Chromium installation using:

sudo snap list

5: Through Flatpak App Installer

The last method to install chromium on Ubuntu is by using the flatpak installer that mainly uses the flathub repository, so in that case run the following command:

flatpak install flathub org.chromium.Chromium

To launch Chromium on Ubuntu via the flatpak installer, execute:

flatpak run org.chromium.Chromium

What is the Difference between Google Chrome and Chromium Browser?

Chrome and Chromium both are web browsers by Google but their functionality differs based on their features, here are some basic differences between two:

Conclusion

This guide discussed five easy ways to install Chromium browser on Ubuntu which included using its zip file, apt package manager, snap package manager, Ubuntu app centre and flatpak app installer. The zip file method provides the plug and play version of Chromium, other than that either apt package manager or app centre method is best. Further read my guide on installing Google Chrome on Ubuntu.