Wondering what version of Shift you are running or if there’s an update available? Learn how to check here!

Check the version 

Here’s how to check which version of Shift you’re using or if an update is available:

1. Open Quick Settings by clicking the gear icon .
2. At the bottom of the Quick Settings panel, click Advanced Settings. This will open a full-screen settings page.
3. Select the About Shift Browser tab in the sidebar.
4. On this page, you’ll see your current version of Shift and whether it’s up to date.

*Image shows the About Shift page displaying that Shift is up to date with the current version ID

Update Shift

Shift automatically checks for updates in the background. If an update is available, you’ll see an Update label next to the gear icon in Quick Settings. Follow these steps to update:

If the Update Label is Present:

1. Click the Update label next to the gear icon . This will open the About Shift Browser tab in Advanced Settings.
2. The update will run automatically. Once it’s done, a Relaunch button will appear beside the version number.
3. Click Relaunch to finalize the update. Shift will close and reopen with the newest version.

If the Update Label is Not Present:

1. Click the Search bar and type chrome://settings/help, then press Enter. This will check for updates.
2. The About Shift Browser tab in Advanced Settings will open, and if an update is available, a Relaunch button will appear beside the version number.
3. Click Relaunch to finalize the update. Shift will close and reopen with the newest version.

*Image shows the About Shift page displaying that there is a new update ready and to relaunch Shift to apply it 

You can watch the whole Update process in this demo video:

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