All About Chrome Extensions !!

What are extensions?

Extensions are small software programs that can modify and enhance the functionality of the Chrome browser. You write them using web technologies such as HTML, JavaScript, and CSS.

Extensions have little to no user interface. For example, the image to the right shows the icon that provides the UI for the Google Mail Checker extension.

Extensions bundle all their files into a single file that the user downloads and installs. This bundling means that, unlike ordinary web apps, extensions don't need to depend on content from the web.

You can distribute your extension using the Chrome Developer Dashboard to publish to the Chrome Web Store. For more information, see the store developer documentation.

Install and uninstall extensions

You can add extensions to Google Chrome for more features and functionality. By using extensions, you can customize Google Chrome with features you like and keep your browser free of things you don't use.

Install extensions

1. Visit the Chrome Web Store.
2. Find and select the extension you want to install.
3. Click Add to Chrome.
4. A dialog will appear to show you data that the extension will be able to access.
5. Click Add to grant the extension access to your data and install the extension.

To use the extension, click the icon that will appear on the right of the address bar.

Install extensions from other websites

In Chrome, follow these steps to add the extension:

1. On the developer's website, click Add to Chrome to install the app.
2. Review and accept permissions.
3. Complete installation by opening a New Tab.

Note: You should only add extensions from trusted websites.

Uninstall an extension

To remove an extension from Google Chrome:

1. On your browser, click menu .
2. Select More tools > Extensions.
3. On the extension you want to remove, click Remove from Chrome.
4. A notice to remove the extension will appear. Click Remove.

Manage extensions

To see your Chrome extensions, go to chrome://extensions. Here are a few ways to manage your extensions:

    See an extension in incognito mode

Some extensions may be available in incognito mode. To turn on, follow these steps:

1.  On your browser, click menu .
2. Select More tools > Extensions.
3. Under the description of the extension, check Allow in incognito.

Show or hide extensions

You can choose to show or hide extensions.

1. To hide extensions, click and drag your address bar to the right. The address bar will hide the leftmost extensions first.
2. To show extensions you've hidden, click and drag the address bar back to the left.

Arrange extensions on the browser toolbar

On the right of the address bar, click the extension you want to move and drag it to its new place.

Turn extensions on or off

1. On your browser, click menu .
2. Select More tools > Extensions.
3. To turn off an extension, uncheck the Enabled box. Check the box to turn it on.

Repair a corrupted extension

If you see the message "This extension may have been corrupted," it means the extension's files may have been changed. To protect you, Chrome will disable this extension.

To repair the extension, follow these steps:

1. On your browser, click menu .
2. Select More tools > Extensions.
3. Find the corrupted extension and click Repair.
4. A dialog will appear to confirm the repair and display permission requests.
5. Click Repair to fix and enable the extension and its permission requests.

Remove possible malware

If the extension is still corrupted, it's possible that a suspicious program is changing this extension's files. In this case:

1. Run an antivirus or anti-malware software to remove any software programs that may be affecting Chrome. You can also try the Software Removal Tool.
2. Repair the extension.
3. If this doesn't work, visit the Chrome Help Forum and share your situation.

Use the same extensions on any computer

To access your extensions on any computer, sign in to Chrome.