Since Chrome no longer supports FTP natively, users must rely on external tools or specialized browser extensions: Description
Some services allow you to convert FTP links or use a web interface (like Filestash ) to browse FTP servers via standard HTTPS. The Move to HTTPS and SFTP Ftp Client Chrome
Google noted that browser-based FTP usage was low enough that maintaining the complex, unencrypted code was no longer a viable investment. Since Chrome no longer supports FTP natively, users
Both Windows File Explorer and macOS Finder have built-in capabilities to connect to FTP servers natively. The industry-wide trend is moving away from FTP
The industry-wide trend is moving away from FTP in favor of more secure protocols. Most modern organizations now prefer for simple file downloads and SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) for administrative file management because both provide end-to-end encryption.
Extensions like "sFTP Client" or "Shared Network Folder" can be added via the Chrome Web Store to provide a file management interface directly within a browser tab.
Modern web browsing has shifted away from native support, and Google Chrome is a primary example of this change. As of 2026, Chrome no longer functions as a built-in FTP client, having completely removed the code to handle such links to improve security and browser performance. The Evolution and Removal of FTP in Chrome