Chrome is notoriously RAM-heavy. On older devices with 1GB or less of RAM, Chrome may crash frequently or cause the entire system to lag. Better Alternatives for Android 4.4.2

Google officially dropped support for Android KitKat years ago. The last stable version of Chrome that officially supported Android 4.4 was .

While it’s possible to install Chrome on 4.4.2, there are significant drawbacks to consider:

Go to Settings > Security and toggle on "Unknown Sources" to allow the installation of apps from outside the Play Store.

If Chrome 81 feels too sluggish or fails to load your favorite sites, consider these alternatives designed for older software: