How To: Access the Web Browser's Extensions

Step-By-Step Guide to Accessing the Browser Extensions

 

Accessing your web browser's extensions and add-ons varies slightly depending on which browser you are using. Below are the steps for the most popular browsers:

Google Chrome

  1. Open Chrome: Launch your Chrome browser.
  2. Access Extensions:
    • Click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner of the browser window (the Chrome menu).
    • Hover over "More tools".
    • Click on "Extensions".
    • Alternatively, you can type chrome://extensions/ into the address bar and press Enter.
  3. Manage Extensions:
    • Here, you can see all installed extensions, toggle them on or off, remove them, or click on "Details" to adjust their settings.

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Open Firefox: Launch your Firefox browser.
  2. Access Add-ons:
    • Click the three horizontal lines (the menu button) in the top-right corner.
    • Click on "Add-ons and themes".
    • Alternatively, you can press Ctrl + Shift + A on your keyboard.
  3. Manage Add-ons:
    • Here, you can manage your installed extensions, themes, and plugins.
    • Click "Extensions" on the left to view or manage your extensions.
    • Click on the gear icon next to an extension to access more options or remove it.

Microsoft Edge

  1. Open Edge: Launch your Edge browser.
  2. Access Extensions:
    • Click the three horizontal dots in the top-right corner of the browser window (the Edge menu).
    • Click on "Extensions".
    • Alternatively, you can type edge://extensions/ into the address bar and press Enter.
  3. Manage Extensions:
    • You can toggle extensions on or off, remove them, or click on "Details" for more settings.

Safari (macOS)

  1. Open Safari: Launch your Safari browser.
  2. Access Extensions:
    • Click on "Safari" in the top menu bar.
    • Select "Settings" (or "Preferences" depending on your version).
    • Go to the "Extensions" tab.
  3. Manage Extensions:
    • Here, you can see all installed extensions, enable or disable them, or uninstall them.

Opera

  1. Open Opera: Launch your Opera browser.
  2. Access Extensions:
    • Click the Opera logo in the top-left corner.
    • Select "Extensions" and then "Extensions" from the submenu (or press Ctrl + Shift + E).
  3. Manage Extensions:
    • Here, you can see all installed extensions, disable or enable them, or remove them.