How to install Google Gemini as an app on Windows 11, 10

Google Gemini does not have a native Windows app, but you can install it as a Progressive Web App using Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome on Windows 11.
Installing Gemini as a PWA lets it behave like a regular app, including Start menu access, Taskbar pinning, resizing, and separate window support.
The Gemini PWA offers the same features as the web version, including chat history, extensions, and Gemini Advanced for subscribers.

You can install Google Gemini AI as an app on Windows 11 (and 10), and in this guide, I’ll teach you how to complete this task. Gemini is an AI language model developed by Google. It’s designed to be more versatile and capable than previous models, able to handle a wider range of tasks and to provide more informative, comprehensive responses in natural language.

Similar to ChatGPT and Copilot, Gemini can process and understand information from various sources, such as text, images, and code. It can generate creative content, including stories, poems, and code. Also, Gemini can help with tasks such as writing emails, summarizing articles, and translating text.

Although Gemini is being integrated into various Google products and services, it doesn’t have a native app for Windows devices. However, you can install the chatbot as a Progressive Web App (PWA) through Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome.

A Progressive Web App (PWA) is a technology that enables websites to deliver a seamless app-like experience. It provides offline functionality, notifications, automatic updates, and effortless installation and uninstallation. However, the developer must implement these features.

In this guide, I will show you how to install Google Gemini as an app on Windows 11 or Windows 10. You can uninstall the app as you would any other app on Windows.

Install Gemini as an app on Windows 11 from Edge
Install Gemini as an app on Windows 11 from Chrome

Install Gemini as an app on Windows 11 from Edge

To install Gemini on Windows 11 (or 10), follow these steps:

Open Microsoft Edge.
Open the Gemini website.
Click the Sign in button.
Click the Settings and more (three-dotted) button in the top-right corner.
Select the More tools menu and hover over the Apps menu.
Click the “Install this site as an app” option.
Click the Install button.

Once you complete the steps, the web app version of Gemini will be installed and available from the Start menu like any other app, and it will work like any other app, meaning you can resize it, drag it around, minimize, maximize, and you can perform any other action similar to a native application.

If you open the Start menu, you can always right-click the Gemini app and choose the option to pin it to “Start” so it will appear in the “Pinned” section, or choose the pin to “Taskbar” option to access the app directly from the Taskbar.

The app is virtually the same as the web version of Gemini, and once you’re signed in, you access the chatbot, recent chats, activity, and extensions. If you have the “Gemini Advanced” subscription, you can also access it from the desktop application.

Uninstall Gemini app from Microsoft Edge

To remove the Gemini app from Windows 11 (or 10), follow these steps:

Open the Google Gemini app.
Click the Settings and more (three-dotted) button in the top-right corner.
Click on App settings.
Click the Uninstall button.
(Optional) Check the “Also clear data from Microsoft Edge” option.
Click the Remove button.

After you complete the steps, the web app will be removed from the computer.

Install Gemini as an app on Windows 11 from Chrome

To install Gemini using Chrome on Windows 11 (or 10), follow these steps:

Open Google Chrome.
Open the Gemini website.
Click the Customize and Control (three-dotted) button in the top-right corner.
Select the “Cast, save, and share” menu and choose the “Install pages as app” option.
(Optional) Confirm a custom name for the app.
Click the Install button.

Once you complete the steps, Google Chrome will install Gemini as a web app on Windows.

Uninstall Gemini app from Google Chrome

To uninstall the Gemini app from Chrome, follow these steps:

Open the Google Gemini app.
Click the Customize and Control (three-dotted) button in the top-right corner.
Choose the Uninstall Gemini option.

It’s also possible to uninstall the Gemini app from Settings > Apps > Installed apps, select the app, and click the “Uninstall” button. Or, from the Start menu, right-click the app and select the “Uninstall” button.

Update January 13, 2026: This guide has been updated to include a video tutorial to follow these instructions.