If Chrome is showing menus, settings, or translated pages in the wrong language, you can usually fix it in just a few steps. The exact method depends on the device you use, since Chrome handles language settings differently on Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone.
In this guide, I’ll show you how to change Chrome language across different devices, how to switch Chrome back to English, and what to check if the change does not stick.
Quick Answer
- Windows: In Chrome, go to Settings > Languages, choose your language, select Display Google Chrome in this language, and restart the browser.
- Mac: Change your Mac’s system language in System Settings, then reopen Chrome.
- Android: In Chrome, go to Settings > Languages > Chrome’s language, choose your language, and restart the app if needed.
- iPhone and iPad: In Chrome, go to Settings > Languages and update your preferred languages.
How to Change Chrome Language on Windows
On Windows, Chrome lets you change the language used for its menus and settings directly in the browser. To do it:
- Open Google Chrome.
- Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
- Open Settings.
- In the left sidebar, click Languages.
- Under Preferred languages, add the language you want if it is not already listed.
- Click the three-dot menu next to that language.
- Select Display Chrome in this language.
- Click Restart to apply the change.
After Chrome restarts, its menus and settings should appear in the language you selected.
If Chrome is your main browser on Windows, you may also want to check our guide on how to change the default browser in Windows 10 and 11.
How to Change Chrome Language on Mac
On Mac, Chrome does not use a separate browser language setting the same way it does on Windows. Instead, it follows the default language set in macOS. To change it:
- Open System Settings on your Mac.
- Go to General.
- Click Language & Region.
- Set your preferred language as the main system language.
- Close and reopen Chrome.
Once macOS is set to the language you want, Chrome should appear in that same language.
How to Change Chrome Language on Android
On Android, Chrome has its own language setting inside the app, so you can switch the browser language without changing everything else on your phone. To change it:
- Open Chrome on your Android device.
- Tap the three-dot menu next to the address bar.
- Tap Settings.
- Tap Languages.
- Under Chrome’s language, tap the current language.
- Choose the language you want from the list.
- If Chrome asks you to restart, tap Restart.
Once the language finishes downloading and Chrome restarts, the app should display the new language.
How to Change Chrome Language on iPhone or iPad
On iPhone and iPad, Chrome lets you manage your preferred languages and translation settings inside the app. This gives you more control over how Chrome handles languages while you browse. To change it:
- Open Chrome.
- Tap the three-dot menu.
- Tap Settings.
- Tap Languages.
- Add or reorder your preferred languages.
- Adjust translation settings if needed.
Use this section to change your preferred languages and translation settings in Chrome on iPhone or iPad.
How to Change Chrome Language Back to English
If Chrome switched to another language and you want to change it back to English, the fastest way is to go back to the language settings and select English again.
- On Windows:
Go to Settings > Languages, find English, open its menu, select Display Google Chrome in this language, and restart Chrome. - On Mac:
Change your Mac system language back to English, then reopen Chrome. - On Android:
Go to Settings > Languages > Chrome’s language, select English, and restart Chrome if prompted. - On iPhone or iPad:
Open Chrome > Settings > Languages and move English higher in your preferred languages if needed.
What to Do If Chrome Language Is Not Changing
If Chrome still shows the wrong language after you update the settings, try these fixes:
- Restart Chrome.
On Windows and Android, Chrome may need a full restart before the new language appears. - Make sure the language was added correctly.
On Windows, the language you want must appear under Preferred languages before you can set Chrome to display in that language. - Check whether you are using a Mac.
If you use Chrome on Mac, changing Chrome alone is not enough. You also need to update the macOS system language. - Wait for the language to finish downloading.
On Android, Chrome may need a moment to download the selected language before the change is ready. - Review translation settings.
On iPhone, iPad, and Android, Chrome language behavior can also be affected by your preferred languages and page translation settings.
If Chrome is already working the way you want, you may also want to learn how to restore closed tabs and windows in Google Chrome.
Frequently Asked Questions
Open Chrome’s language settings, select English, and restart the browser if needed. On Mac, you need to change the system language in macOS.
Because Chrome on Mac follows the system language instead of using a separate browser language setting like it does on Windows.
This usually happens because the browser language, system language, or translation preferences were changed at some point.
Yes. On Android, Chrome has its own language setting. On iPhone and iPad, you can manage preferred languages and translation settings inside Chrome.
Not always. It changes how Chrome handles menus, settings, and language preferences, but websites may still use their own language or offer separate translation options.
