Google Chrome features an integrated automatic update mechanism that ensures the browser remains up-to-date with the latest security patches, feature enhancements, and performance improvements. These updates occur silently in the background, requiring minimal user intervention. This seamless update process not only enhances security by promptly addressing vulnerabilities but also ensures that users benefit from the latest advancements without manual effort.
In contrast, Chromium does not include an automatic update system. As an open-source project, Chromium relies on users or distribution channels to provide updates. This means that staying current with the latest versions of Chromium requires manual intervention, such as downloading and installing updates from the official repository or relying on package managers in Linux distributions.