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.
PayloadIdentifier com.google.Chrome PayloadType com.google.Chrome DefaultBrowserSettingEnabled Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard
AppleScript and Shortcuts use this identifier to target Chrome specifically when multiple browsers are installed. Sample Configuration Profile Snippet (macOS) gb.macos.chrome
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
You can use this ID to read or write preferences via the defaults command: Example: defaults read com.google.Chrome This ID is used by macOS to identify
If you are drafting a property list ( .plist ) for deployment, it looks like this:
Usually found in /Applications/Google Chrome.app/Contents/Info.plist . Common Use Cases Common Use Cases When using tools like Jamf,
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).
