If Chrome is showing menus, settings, or translation prompts in the wrong language, the right fix depends on your device. You can change Chrome language settings directly on Windows and Android, while Mac uses the main macOS language. On iPhone and iPad, Chrome mainly lets you manage preferred languages and translation options.
Change Chrome Language on Windows
On Windows, Chrome lets you change the browser’s display language directly from its own settings. This affects Chrome’s menus, settings, and built-in interface options.
- Open Chrome and go to Settings.
- Select Languages.
- Add the language you want, if needed.
- Click the three-dot menu next to that language.
- Choose Display Chrome in this language.
- Click Restart.
After Chrome reopens, its menus and settings should appear in the selected language. This option is available in Chrome for Windows.
If you use Chrome as your main browser on Windows, you may also want to make Chrome the default browser so links open there automatically.
Set Chrome’s Language on Mac
On Mac, Chrome follows the main macOS language. To change it, open System Settings > General > Language & Region, set your preferred language as the main language, and reopen Chrome.
How to Change Chrome Language on Android
On Android, open Chrome and go to Settings > Languages. Under Chrome’s language, tap the current language, choose the one you want, and restart Chrome if prompted. Wait for the language to finish downloading before checking again.
Manage Chrome Languages on iPhone or iPad
On iPhone and iPad, open Chrome and go to Settings > Languages. From there, you can add or reorder preferred languages and adjust translation options. Chrome’s interface may still depend on your iOS or iPadOS language settings.
How to Change Chrome Back to English
To switch Chrome back to English, return to the same language settings area you used for your device. The exact option depends on the platform.
- Windows: Choose English, select Display Google Chrome in this language, and restart Chrome.
- Mac: Set English as the main language in macOS, then reopen Chrome.
- Android: Choose English under Chrome’s language.
- iPhone or iPad: Move English higher in Chrome’s language preferences.
After that, reopen Chrome if the change does not appear right away.
What to Do If the Language Does Not Update
If Chrome still appears in the wrong language, restart the browser and make sure the language was added correctly. On Mac, iPhone, and iPad, check the system language settings. On Android, wait until the language download is complete. Also review translation settings, since website language and Chrome menu language are not always the same.
If Chrome is already working correctly, you may also want to know how to reopen closed tabs in Google Chrome.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chrome on Mac follows the main macOS language. To change Chrome’s interface language, you usually need to change the language used by macOS and then reopen Chrome.
Not always. Chrome’s display language controls menus and browser settings, but websites may use their own language settings, your account preferences, or Chrome’s translation options.
