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Gb.macos.chrome

Usually found in /Applications/Google Chrome.app/Contents/Info.plist . Common Use Cases

Searching for "gb.macos.chrome" typically refers to the identifier for Chrome on macOS. If you are a system administrator or developer, you are likely looking for the specific Bundle ID used for managing browser policies, deployment, or automation scripts. Technical Details Bundle Identifier: com.google.Chrome

AppleScript and Shortcuts use this identifier to target Chrome specifically when multiple browsers are installed. Sample Configuration Profile Snippet (macOS) gb.macos.chrome

PayloadIdentifier com.google.Chrome PayloadType com.google.Chrome DefaultBrowserSettingEnabled Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard

This ID is used by macOS to identify the application within the file system and by Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions to push configuration profiles. Usually found in /Applications/Google Chrome

If you are drafting a property list ( .plist ) for deployment, it looks like this:

When using tools like Jamf, Kandji, or Microsoft Intune, you use the bundle ID to target Chrome for software updates or security restrictions (like disabling Incognito mode). Technical Details Bundle Identifier: com

You can use this ID to read or write preferences via the defaults command: Example: defaults read com.google.Chrome

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