In this post, we will see how to get extensions from the Chrome Web Store on the new Microsoft Edge browser powered by the Chromium engine. It is worth noting that this tutorial will only work for the new Microsoft Edge browser only and not the legacy one in Windows 11/10.
Install Chrome extensions on Edge browser
You can install Chrome extensions on Edge via Edge settings or by visiting the Chrome Web Store.
By visiting the Chrome Web Store
To install and use a Chrome extension from the Chrome Web Store on Microsoft Edge browser, follow these steps:
- Launch Edge browser
- Open the Chrome Web Store
- Search for the Chrome extension that you want to install on Edge
- You will see You can add extensions from the Chrome Web Store to Microsoft Edge notice at the top
- Click the Allow extensions from other stores button
- Finally, click the Add to Chrome button.
Microsoft Edge browser will install the Chrome extension.
First of all, you need to start by downloading the latest build of the new Microsoft Edge browser. Once you have it all set up, you need to open it and open the Chrome Web Store.
Look up for the extension that you need to download and select it. It will take you to the extension’s download page.
You will now see a banner on the top portion of the webpage that says, You can add extensions from the Chrome Web Store to Microsoft Edge.
Select the Allow extensions from other stores button.
Next select Add to Chrome to start downloading the extension.
It will download and install that extension all by itself.
In case, you do not get that You can add extensions from the Chrome Web Store to Microsoft Edge banner, you can select the 3 horizontal dots to access the drop-down menu on the top right corner and select Extensions.
It will open a new page where you can manage your extensions.
On the bottom left corner toggle the option for Allow extensions from other stores. Learn more to On.
Click on Allow for the prompt that you see and try getting the extension again.
Read: How to install Chrome themes on Microsoft Edge.
Via Edge settings
To install and use a Chrome extension from the Chrome Web Store on Microsoft Edge browser, follow these steps:
- Launch Edge browser
- Click Settings and more.
- Select Extensions.
- Click the Chrome Web Store link.
- Select the desired extension and add it to the browser.
See the steps below for more details!
Launch the Edge browser.
Go to ‘Settings and more‘ option visible as 3 horizontal dots in the upper-right corner of the browser window.
Choose ‘Extensions‘ from the list of options displayed.
Alternatively, you can open a new tab, type the following address, and hit Enter key –
edge://extensions/
Now, when directed to the ‘Edge extensions‘ page, move down to the link that says ‘Find new extensions‘.
There, in addition to the ‘Get extensions for Microsoft Edge‘, you’ll find this:
Can’t find what you’re looking for/You can also get extensions from the Chrome Web Store.
Click the link to open the Chrome Web Store.
Then, as usual, select the desired extension and hit the ‘Add to Chrome‘ button.
You’ll see a prompt, requesting you to confirm the action.
Once done, the extension will be added to your Microsoft Edge browser.
This is how you can install extensions from Chrome Web Store on Microsoft Edge.
I hope this helps.
