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google-benchmark for Mac

C++ microbenchmark support library

Quick answer: google-benchmark is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install google-benchmark. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 139 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What google-benchmark is

google-benchmark is a command-line tool for macOS: C++ microbenchmark support library.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/google/benchmark.

How to install google-benchmark

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install google-benchmark.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install google-benchmark on Mac?

Run brew install google-benchmark in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is google-benchmark open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Does google-benchmark run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is google-benchmark?

It was installed 139 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2946 in this catalogue.

What version of google-benchmark is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.10.0.