Google has introduced that Chrome packaged apps and hosted apps can be phased out of Chrome for Home windows, Mac, and Linux.
The Chrome desktop browser has had software help for some time now, and through that point Google discovered that just one% of desktop customers have been actively operating Chrome apps, so help shall be eliminated by 2018.
As we speak, roughly 1% of customers on Home windows, Mac and Linux actively use Chrome packaged apps, and most hosted apps are already carried out as common net apps. We can be eradicating help for packaged and hosted apps from Chrome on Home windows, Mac, and Linux over the subsequent two years.
Beginning in late 2016, any newly-published apps will solely be out there for Chrome OS. Present apps will nonetheless be out there and builders can nonetheless ship updates to customers. Within the second half of 2017, the Chrome Net Retailer will not record Chrome apps on Home windows, Mac or Linux and can solely present themes and extensions. In early 2018, Chrome for Home windows, Mac and Linux will not be capable of set up packaged or hosted Chrome apps.
Your extensions aren’t going anyplace, and no modifications have been introduced for Chromebook customers — who nearly all of precise apps are focused in the direction of.
Google encourages builders emigrate apps designed for Desktops into web-based apps or progressive net pages utilizing the latest APIs and features out there.