Install and manage extensions

30/11/2019

You can customize Chrome and add features and functionality by adding extensions from the Chrome Web Store.

Install an extension

  1. Open the Chrome Web Store.
  2. Find and select the extension you want.
  3. Click Add to Chrome.
  4. Some extensions will let you know if they need certain permissions or data. To approve, click Add extension.

To use the extension, click the icon to the right of the address bar.

If you’re using a computer through your work or school, your organization might block some extensions.

Install an extension using your phone

  1. On your phone, open the Chrome app Chrome. If you haven’t yet, sign in to Chrome.
  2. Find the extension you want.
  3. Tap Add to Desktop.
  4. Confirm by tapping Add to Desktop.

The next time you open Chrome on your computer, you’ll see a message that the extension was installed. If the extension needs some permissions, you'll be asked. To approve, click Enable extension.

Install an extension from another website

  1. On the developer's website, click Add to Chrome. You should only add extensions from trusted websites.
  2. Review and accept permissions.
  3. Open a new tab to complete installation.

If you’re an administrator, you can specify URLs that are allowed to directly install extensions, apps, and themes. Learn more about the ExtensionInstallSources policy.

Install an extension as part of a Windows or Mac application

Sometimes, when you install an application on Windows or Mac, it also installs a Chrome extension. The next time you open Chrome:

  • To grant permissions and use the extension, click Enable.
  • To delete the extension, click Remove. 

Let extensions read and change site data

Some extensions need permission to read and change site data. You can change your extensions’ permissions anytime.

  1. On your computer, open Chrome Chrome.
  2. In the toolbar, right-click an extension.
  3. Hover over “This Can Read and Change Site Data.” Then, decide which permission to give the extension:
    • When You Click the Extension: Turns on the extension only when you click it. This only allows the extension to access the current site in the open tab or window. If you close the tab or window, you’ll have to click the extension to turn it on again.
    • On [current site]: Allow the extension to automatically read and change data on the current site.
    • On all sites: Allow the extension to automatically read and change data on all sites.

Add or remove access to a specific site

  1. On your computer, open Chrome Chrome.
  2. At the top right, click More  More and then  More tools and then Extensions.
  3. On the extension, click Details.
  4. Under “Permissions,” add or remove a site:
    • Add: To the right of “Allowed sites,” click Add.
    • If you don’t see this option, change “Allow this extension to read and change all your data on websites you visit” to On specific sites.
    • Remove: To the right of the site, tap More More and thenRemove.
  5. When you’re done making changes, at the top, tap Update.

Uninstall an extension

To the right of your address bar, look for the extension's icon. Right-click the icon and select Remove from Chrome.

If you don't see the extension's icon:

  1. On your computer, open Chrome.
  2. At the top right, click More More and then More tools and then Extensions.
  3. On to the extension you want to remove, click Remove.
  4. Confirm by clicking Remove.

Manage your extensions

  1. On your computer, open Chrome.
  2. At the top right, click More More and then More tools and then Extensions.
  3. Make your changes:
    • Turn on/off: Turn the extension on or off.
    • Allow incognito: On the extension, click Details. Turn on Allow in incognito.
    • Fix corruptions: Find a corrupted extension and click Repair. Confirm by clicking Repair extension.
    • Allow site access: On the extension, click Details. Next to “Allow this extension to read and change all your data on websites you visit,” change the extension’s site access to On click, On specific sites, or On all sites.

Use the same extensions on any computer

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

Arrange extensions on your toolbar

To the right of your address bar, look for your extensions' icons.

  1. On your computer, open Chrome.
  2. Drag the extension's icon to its new place.

Hide extensions

  • To hide extensions, click the right side of your address bar and drag it to the right.
  • To hide individual extensions, right-click the icon and select Hide in Chrome Menu.
  • To see your hidden extensions, click More More.

Show extensions

  • To show extensions you've hidden, click the right side of your address bar and drag it to the left.
  • To bring hidden extensions back to your toolbar, click More More. Right-click the extension's icons, and select Keep in toolbar.
    • Some extensions don't have this option.

Remove possible malware

If you repaired an extension but it's still corrupted, a suspicious program might be changing this extension's files.

  1. On Windows computers, run the Chrome Cleanup Tool.
  2. On Windows, Mac, or Linux computers, run an antivirus or anti-malware software. Remove any software programs that may be affecting Chrome.
  3. On all computers, repair the extension:
    1. On your computer, open Chrome.
    2. At the top right, click More More and then More tools and then Extensions.
    3. Find a corrupted extension and click Repair. Confirm by clicking Repair.
  4. If this doesn't work, visit the Chrome Help Forum and share your situation with us.

* Nguồn: Google Chrome