[Tip] Install Google Chrome Extensions in Microsoft Edge Browser

The new Microsoft Edge browser comes with extensions or add-ons support. You can download and install several extensions from official Microsoft Edge Addons page.

Since the new Microsoft Edge browser is based on Chromium project which also powers the popular Google Chrome browser, it also supports Google Chrome extensions which means you can install and use Google Chrome extensions or add-ons in new Microsoft Edge browser.

By default this functionality is disabled and interested users need to manually activate and enable the built-in support for Chrome extensions in new Microsoft Edge browser.

If you also want to install a popular or your favorite Chrome extension which is missing and not available on official Microsoft Edge Addons page, you can turn on Chrome extensions support in Microsoft Edge browser to enjoy the Chrome extension.

Following steps will help you in installing Google Chrome extensions in new Microsoft Edge web browser:

METHOD 1:

Visit Chrome Web Store page in new Microsoft Edge browser:

Open Chrome Web Store

Now open your desired extension’s main page.

Microsoft Edge will show a notification message at the top of the web page which displays following information:

It provides a button “Allow extensions from other stores“. Click on the button.

Microsoft Edge will show a confirmation dialog box:

Click on “Allow” button.

The extension page will reload and now you’ll get  a new button “Add to Chrome” on extension page.

Click on the button and Microsoft Edge will ask for your permission. Click on “Add extension” button.

That’s it. The Chrome extension will be installed and added to Microsoft Edge browser.

Now you can install any desired Chrome extension in new Microsoft Edge browser.

METHOD 2:

There is another direct method to enable support for Chrome extensions in Microsoft Edge browser using Settings page.

Click on 3-dots (…) menu present in Microsoft Edge browser toolbar and select “Extensions” option from the main menu. You can also direct open Extensions page using edge://extensions/ URL in address bar.

Now in left-sidebar, look at the bottom and you’ll see following toggle option:

This option is turned off i.e. disabled by default. Click on the toggle button to turn on i.e. enable the option.

That’s it. Now you can install Chrome extensions in Microsoft Edge web browser.

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