Vivi Chrome App

The Vivi Chrome App continues to be our recommended experience on ChromeOS, delivering stronger performance, greater stability, and better control for both educators and IT administrators. With Google’s extended support timeline for managed environments, the Chrome App remains a reliable and well-supported option for schools and enterprises. Details of the support timeline are outlined below, in summary, Chrome Apps are being phased out, with support continuing until at least February 2028.

How to Deploy the Vivi Chrome App via Google Admin

To deploy the Vivi Chrome App across your organisation using the Google Admin console (Super Admin access required), follow the steps below.

1. Sign in to the Google Admin console

2. Navigate to Menu → Devices → Chrome → Apps & extensions

3. Select the deployment type:

   • Users & browsers

   • Kiosks

   • Managed guest sessions

4. Select the Organisational Unit (OU) or Group you want to target

5. Click Add from Chrome Web Store

6. Search for Vivi

7. Select the Vivi Chrome App

8. Under Installation policy, choose one of the following:

   • Force install – installs the app silently for all users

   • Force install + pin to ChromeOS taskbar – installs and pins the app to the shelf

9. Click Save

The Vivi Chrome App will automatically install on all applicable devices within the selected OU or Group.

Chrome App Support Status and Timeline

Chrome Apps are being phased out by Google; however, Enterprise and Education customers using managed environments will continue to have access for an extended period.

Google has confirmed an updated support timeline that allows organisations to continue using Chrome Apps on ChromeOS with confidence.

Support Timeline