Google Retains Chrome Browser

Google has avoided a forced sale of its Chrome browser following a landmark antitrust case. A judge ruled that the Department of Justice (DoJ) had overreached in its attempt to force the divestiture. The antitrust case originated from a 2020 lawsuit where Google was accused of illegally operating a monopoly.

The court has ordered Google to roll back exclusive search engine contracts. The company will also be compelled to share some search data with third parties and establish a technological oversight committee to monitor compliance for six years. Google has expressed its intention to appeal the ruling.

The DoJ's proposed remedies were deemed too broad, risking popular consumer products and services. The court's decision means Google will retain Chrome, the world's most popular browser, but will face restrictions on exclusive deals that made it the default search engine on devices.