Extensions in Google Chrome are small programs that add new features to the browser. For example, block ads or check links to viruses. About how to install extensions in Google Chrome, in the article.
Install add-ons from the official store
The main and, more importantly, safe source of such programs is the Chrome Web Store. As an example, add the extension for downloading music from VKontakte called SaveFrom Net. This is done as follows:
- Open the Google Chrome browser, from the main menu go to "Settings".
- In the upper left corner, click on the button with the image of 3 horizontal stripes.
- In the block that opens, select the "Extensions" sub-item.
- In the new tab, click the button in the upper left corner again and select "Open Online Store" at the bottom of the list.
- On the new page in the text box with the inscription "Search by store", enter the name of the desired extension.
- In the right part of the window, select the appropriate add-on and click "Install."
- In the notification that appears at the top, click on the words "Install extension".
This completes the installation of the extension.
How to install extension in Google Chrome from other sources
This is made somewhat more difficult, as company policy prohibits this from being done for security reasons. The easiest way to use is as follows:
- Download the desired extension to your hard drive.
- Change its extension from .crx to .zip.
- Extract files using WinRar or 7zip to a separate folder.
- In the main menu, go to the "Advanced Tools" section and select "Extensions" in it.
- In the settings menu, enable "Developer Mode" using the appropriate switch.
- Click the "Download unpacked extension" button and select the folder where the renamed file was unpacked.
- Confirm installation permission.
On this installation of add-ons from an unofficial source is completed.
View and delete extensions
In order to view all installed extensions for Google Chrome, you need to go to the settings section of the same name, using steps 1, 2 and 3 from the first method or No. 4 from the second.
Removing add-ons is as easy as installing them. To do this, just click the "Delete" button or the icon with the image of the trash can and agree with the operation.
Note: all instructions and screenshots apply to Google Chrome 69. In older versions, the procedure is the same, but the interface may vary.
Extensions for the Google Chrome browser are a good and easy way to make it more convenient for everyday use.