How can we download chromedriver 117?
My Chrome browser got updated to version 117, and now I need to download chromedriver 117 for running automation scripts. Is there a solution for this?
To download ChromeDriver 117, follow these steps:
Steps to Download ChromeDriver 117
Check Your Chrome Version:
- Open Chrome and go to chrome://settings/help or click on "Help > About Google Chrome."
- Confirm that your browser version is 117.x.xxxx.xx to ensure you need ChromeDriver 117.
Visit the Official ChromeDriver Downloads Page:
- Go to the ChromeDriver official site: https://chromedriver.chromium.org/downloads.
Find ChromeDriver 117:
- Locate the version 117 download link.
- Alternatively, use the direct link to the release notes for version 117: https://chromedriver.chromium.org/downloads/version-selection.
Download the Appropriate Driver:
- Based on your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux), download the correct version of ChromeDriver 117.
Example links for ChromeDriver 117:
- Windows: ChromeDriver 117 for Windows
- Mac: ChromeDriver 117 for Mac
- Linux: ChromeDriver 117 for Linux
Extract and Configure:
- Extract the downloaded ZIP file to a known location.
- Add the ChromeDriver executable to your system's PATH or specify its location in your automation scripts.
Example for specifying the path:
System.setProperty("webdriver.chrome.driver", "path/to/chromedriver");
WebDriver driver = new ChromeDriver();
Verify Compatibility:
- Ensure that your Selenium version is compatible with ChromeDriver 117. Update Selenium if necessary by using the latest version from Maven:
org.seleniumhq.selenium
selenium-java
4.15.0
Note
If ChromeDriver 117 is unavailable on the main page, you can access previous versions or the latest version directly from the ChromeDriver Storage:
https://chromedriver.storage.googleapis.com/