# Google App (Chrome) **URL:** \ **Category:** Site Feedback\ **Created:** [June 26, 2020, 5:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-app-chrome/913134 "2020-06-26T05:32:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![cardinal\_fang](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardinal_fang/32/15316_2.png) [@cardinal\_fang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cardinal_fang)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2020, 5:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-app-chrome/913134/1 "2020-06-26T05:32:54Z")
On Chrome, I was invited to install the SDMB app (in the address bar, right side). I did so and it launched a dedicated window with SDMB-specific menus and buttons. It didn’t behave very well (I am on Linux with a heavily-tweaked environment). Can any of the POTB elaborate on this app? Anyone else install it? ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2020, 6:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-app-chrome/913134/2 "2020-06-26T06:08:01Z")
I have the app on my tablet. Seems to work fine. ---
**Author:** ![erysichthon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/d07c76/32.png) [@erysichthon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/erysichthon)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2020, 6:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-app-chrome/913134/3 "2020-06-26T06:16:34Z")
> [@cardinal\_fang](#): > > On Chrome, I was invited to install the SDMB app (in the address bar, right side). I did so and it launched a dedicated window with SDMB-specific menus and buttons. It didn’t behave very well (I am on Linux with a heavily-tweaked environment). I installed it on my Chromebook. It didn’t seem to “do” much beyond launching the Dope in a separate window. I didn’t notice any misbehavior, but I only played with it for a minute or two before uninstalling it. ---
**Author:** ![GreenWyvern](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/greenwyvern/32/2834_2.png) [@GreenWyvern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreenWyvern)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2020, 6:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-app-chrome/913134/4 "2020-06-26T06:33:34Z")
I’m using a Chrome-based browser, [Slimjet](https://www.slimjet.com/). I also noticed tiny icon in the address bar with an offer to install the app, but I ignored it. **It seems that the app is not made by Discourse itself, but by a third party.** One of the Discourse techs said that it’s just a wrapper for a browser, poorly rated, and not necessary. Discourse is designed to work on tablets and mobile, and it’s best to use a normal browser. There’s no advantage to using the app. ---
**Author:** ![cardinal\_fang](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardinal_fang/32/15316_2.png) [@cardinal\_fang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cardinal_fang)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2020, 6:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-app-chrome/913134/5 "2020-06-26T06:47:05Z")
> [@GreenWyvern](#): > > It seems that the app is not made by Discourse itself, but by a third party. Good to know. Thank you! We might want to put this in one of the stickies. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2020, 8:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-app-chrome/913134/6 "2020-06-26T08:05:18Z")
It’s harmless. I like seeing it in my app pile on my tablet. I’ve not had the new Dope on the laptop yet. It’s new and I’m not comfortable with it yet.