Microsoft Edge browser is the default browser on Windows operating system. If you want to improve the browsing experience, you can install extensions on the Microsoft Edge browser.
Here we are going to discuss how we can install and manage extensions on the Microsoft Edge browser. Now, if you use Google Chrome as a preferred browser then check out our guide on how to install and manage extensions on Google Chrome.
How to Install Extensions on Microsoft Edge
First of all, let us discuss how we can install extensions on the Microsoft Edge browser. For that, follow the steps mentioned below.
Step 1: Open the Microsoft Edge browser and visit the Microsoft Edge Add-on page.
Step 2: Find and select the extension you want to install on Microsoft Edge. You can either search for the extension on the search bar or browse by category to find the right extensions for you.
Step 3: After you’ve found an extension, you want to add, select the extension and click “Get” to add the extension to your browser.
Step 4: A window will pop up if the extension needs certain permissions or data. To approve, click “Add extension”.
Step 5: Now, if you did not get the extension that you’re looking for on the Microsoft Edge Add-on site. Then you can also install the extension from also get from the Chrome Web Store. For that, you have to enable the “Allow extensions from other stores” option in the Extension settings.
That’s it, this is how you can install extensions on the Microsoft Edge browser. After the extension finishes installing, you can manage the extensions on the extension page.
How to Manage Extensions on Microsoft Edge
Now to manage all the extensions installed on the Microsoft Edge browser simply open the extension page.
To open the extension page, click the menu icon (three dots) at the top right of Edge browser, point to “Extensions” then click on “Manage Extensions.” You can also click on the “Extension Icon” on the toolbar and click on “Manage Extensions“.
Here you will find all the extensions, find the extension you want to manage, and click on “Details” to manage site access permissions.
Now if you want to disable and remove the extension for the Microsoft Edge browser then also you can do it.
To disable the extension temporarily simply “turn off” the toggle next to the extension name.
If you want to remove it completely then click on “Remove” and confirm your action by clicking “Remove”.
That’s it, this is how you can install and manage extensions on the Microsoft Edge browser. I hope this article was helpful to you. If you liked the article then you can share it with your friends.
