Can I run multiple Chrome instances at the same time on Mac?

Yes. Each Chrome space launches as its own isolated instance, so you can run several Chrome profiles side by side, each signed into a different Google account.

Does each Chrome keep separate data?

Yes. Every space has its own private storage, so bookmarks, cookies, extensions, history and logins stay separate per instance.

Does it work with Edge, Brave, Arc and other Chromium browsers?

Yes. Parallel Spaces supports Chromium browsers including Chrome, Edge, Brave, Arc and Vivaldi, plus Firefox, each in isolated instances.

Run Multiple Chrome Profiles as Separate Apps on Mac

Chrome's built-in profiles all live inside one Chrome process behind a single Dock icon — easy to mix up, and never fully isolated. Parallel Spaces turns each Chrome profile into its own lightweight shortcut app: a separate Dock icon, its own window, and completely separate data. Here's how to run multiple Chrome instances on your Mac.

Step by step

Install and open Parallel Spaces — free on the Mac App Store.
Create a Chrome space — pick Google Chrome to spin up an isolated instance with its own profile and data.
Name and badge it — "Work", "Personal", or a client name, with a colour and badge so each Chrome has a distinct Dock icon.
Launch side by side — open the space to start that Chrome. Repeat for as many separate profiles as you need.

Why this beats Chrome's built-in profiles

Separate Dock icon per profile. No guessing which window is which account.
Truly isolated sessions and separate data. Cookies, extensions and logins never bleed across profiles.
Launch multiple instances at once. Run unlimited Chrome profiles side by side.
Works across Chromium. Same for Edge, Brave, Arc, Vivaldi and Firefox.

Frequently asked

How is this different from Chrome's built-in profiles?

Built-in profiles share one Chrome process and one Dock icon. Parallel Spaces gives each profile its own shortcut app, Dock icon, window and isolated data.

Can I run multiple Chrome instances at the same time?

Yes — each space is its own isolated instance, so several Chrome profiles run side by side, each on a different Google account.

Is it free?

Yes — free on the Mac App Store, no VM, no subscription.

Get Parallel Spaces — free on the Mac App Store

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