The Zoom app for Chromebooks will be officially discontinued in August. In 2020, Google shared its plans to phase out Chrome apps on all devices.
If you want to continue to use Zoom on your Chromebook, you’ll have to use the new Zoom for Chrome PWA. This is an updated version of the original app with a similar user interface and works on Chrome OS.
The new Chrome PWA that Zoom launched a year ago can do everything that the traditional app does. Additionally, it offers modern features such as live transcription, background blur, video backgrounds, and live translation. The new app receives regular updates on the PWA to patch bugs, add new features, and improve the overall user experience.
Google’s Chrome Web Store is also no longer accepting new apps and is making existing ones private and unlisted.
Need help installing the Zoom for Chromebook PWA app? You can contact the IT Service Desk at 800-865-6143 or 785-532-7722 or via Live Chat. For face-to-face service, visit the IT Service Desk on the second floor of Hale Library.
