If you manage to run a compatible version (like Chrome 81), you still have access to several core features that were groundbreaking at the time:

A: No. Chrome is freeware. Downloading an older version for a compatible device falls under "fair use" and software preservation. However, you must trust the source.

Some Chrome Dev versions up to v83 may still work on KitKat but are highly unstable. Key Features for KitKat Users

Often cited as the final major version to maintain compatibility with Android 4.4.

Since these versions are not available on the modern Google Play Store for older OS versions, you must use reputable third-party repositories. help.pulsus.mobi

The very latest versions of Chrome (such as v147+) are with Android 4.4.2, as they require Android 10 or higher.