If you've updated Chrome to a new version, you may have run into a few problems in the new update. Why You Might Downgrade Chrome to an Older Version The only option left is downgrading Chrome to an earlier version, and we'll show you exactly how to do that. In such a scenario, switching to some other browsers may not seem like a good solution if you are used to Chrome. It may also remove a feature that you use most often. It may slow down your browser rather than speed it up. But in some cases, it can actually do the opposite. Every new update brings new features to improve the browser.