Microsoft Edge runs on the same Chromium engine as Chrome, so the Chrome Web Store loads in Edge without any extra add-on. Most extensions install with one click after you allow a one-time permission.
The first install triggers a prompt to allow extensions from other stores. After that, click Get extension on any listing and the extension appears in the Edge toolbar or extensions menu.
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Install Chrome Web Store Extensions in Microsoft Edge
You want a Chrome extension that is not in the Edge Add-ons catalog. Good news: Edge runs on the same Chromium engine as Chrome, so the Chrome Web Store loads inside Edge without any extra add-on. Most extensions install with a single click after you allow the one-time Chrome Web Store permission.
- Open Microsoft Edge and visit the Chrome Web Store.
- Search for the extension you want and click the listing to open its install page.
- Click the Get extension button on the banner at the top of the page. Edge replaces the standard "Add to Chrome" label with this button when it detects Edge.
- If Edge shows a small dialog asking to allow extensions from other stores, click Allow. Edge remembers this choice for future Chrome Web Store installs.
The extension downloads in a few seconds. Its icon appears next to the address bar, or inside the Extensions menu if the extension has no toolbar button.
You’ll know it worked when the extension icon shows up next to the address bar or inside the Extensions menu. After install, manage or remove the extension from the Edge extensions page.
What to Do If a Chrome Extension Will Not Install in Edge
Most Chrome Web Store extensions install without trouble. When one does not, the cause is usually one of three things: an older Manifest V2 extension, an Edge policy reset, or a Chrome-only API.
The extension still uses Manifest V2
Both Chrome and Edge have started blocking extensions that use the older Manifest V2 format. Chrome disabled MV2 in stages beginning January 2025, and Microsoft Edge MV2 support is expected to end for consumer channels by 2026. If the Chrome extension you want still uses MV2, it may install but be disabled, or it may fail to install entirely. Check the developer’s Chrome Web Store listing for an MV3 update before troubleshooting further.
The “Allow extensions from other stores” permission was reset
If you previously turned off “Allow extensions from other stores” in Edge, or if an update reset the setting, Edge silently blocks any install from the Chrome Web Store. Click Get extension on any listing to re-trigger the dialog, then click Allow when the prompt appears. The permission applies to every future Chrome Web Store install.
The extension uses Chrome-only APIs
A small number of Chrome Web Store extensions rely on Chrome-only APIs that Edge does not implement, mostly in the Chrome Enterprise and ChromeOS ecosystems. For those, look for an Edge Add-ons version, a fork of the extension, or the extension’s web app instead.
Manage Extensions After Installing Them in Edge
Every Chrome extension you install through the Chrome Web Store shows up in the same Edge extensions manager as native Edge add-ons. Use the Edge extensions page to toggle them on or off, grant site permissions, and remove ones you no longer need.
Open Edge, click the three-dot menu, and choose Extensions. From there you can see every installed extension (Chrome Web Store and Edge Add-ons are listed together). Click Details on any extension to change site access, allow it to run in InPrivate, or remove it from Edge entirely.
Can Edge Add-ons Be Installed in Chrome?
The reverse direction does not work the same way. Microsoft Edge add-ons are technically compatible with Chrome, but the Edge Add-ons store blocks downloads from Chrome browsers. When you visit the Edge Add-ons site in Chrome, the install button is replaced with a banner that prompts you to install Edge first. There is no in-browser way to install an Edge add-on directly into Chrome.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Edge show an “Allow extensions from other stores” prompt?
Edge blocks installs from any store other than the official Microsoft Edge Add-ons site by default, as a safety measure. The first time you try to install from the Chrome Web Store, Edge shows a one-time dialog explaining this and asks for permission. Click Allow, and Edge remembers your choice for future Chrome Web Store installs.
Will every Chrome Web Store extension work in Edge?
Most do. Edge runs on Chromium, so the extension code is the same. The exceptions are extensions that rely on Chrome-only enterprise APIs, extensions that still use the older Manifest V2 format, and a handful of extensions that Microsoft has blocked in Edge for policy reasons.
Where do installed Chrome Web Store extensions show up in Edge?
Any extension with a toolbar button shows its icon next to the address bar. Extensions without a visible button appear inside the Edge Extensions menu. Both groups are listed together in the extensions manager page (open the three-dot menu, then Extensions).
How do I remove a Chrome extension from Edge?
Open the Edge extensions manager (three-dot menu, then Extensions), find the extension in the list, click Details, then choose Remove. Chrome Web Store extensions and Edge add-ons are managed in the same place.
Why is a Chrome Web Store extension grayed out or disabled in Edge?
Usually this means the extension is still on the older Manifest V2 format. Chrome began disabling MV2 in stages during 2025, and Edge is following. Check the developer’s Chrome Web Store listing for an updated Manifest V3 version, or look for an alternative in the Edge Add-ons catalog.
