Google Chrome not loading websites on my network

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Google Chrome not loading websites on my network

Hello, So out of no where, My MacBook's internet been super weird and I can't run certain apps. For example, I can't run Chrome and Spotify and it says This site can’t be reached and asks to check the connection. I know my wifi works well with other devices and also Safari works fine it is just chrome. Also this problem disappears once I stop using my internet connection such as using a vpn or just using a different network. Does anyone know how to fix this issue?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 15.7

Posted on Nov 21, 2025 12:12 AM

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azaksalmarzur28

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Dec 9, 2025 11:55 PM in response to davidinL

Your issue is most likely caused by DNS, proxy, or corrupted Chrome network settings. Safari works because it uses different networking paths. Try clearing Chrome’s network cache, turning off proxies, changing DNS to Google/Cloudflare, removing profiles, or resetting network settings. The issue should resolve.

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Owl-53

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Dec 10, 2025 5:23 AM in response to davidinL

Short and unpopular suggestion for some

https://chromeisbad.com

May consider an alternative https://brave.com which is essentially Google Chrome without the Google baggage

Refer to the Posting by Respected Contributor @ John Galt

Application memory error on my MacBook Pro - Apple Community

Refer to the Posting by Respected Contributor @ Kurt Lang

etrecheck... Mac running slow - Apple Community

Commercial VPNs ?

They may not be what one believes they are doing for the computer and what they actually are doing behind the scenes and unbeknownst to the user ( you )

They may also reduce your Internet Speeds by upwards of 30%

https://gist.github.com/joepie91/5a9909939e6ce7d09e29

VPN: What you need to know - Apple Community

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