Microsoft has embraced the Chromium project as part of the Microsoft Edge browser development. It’s not the first time some third-party browser has jumped on the Chromium bandwagon.
Earlier, Opera browser joined the chromium project along with Kiwi and Brave browsers. This makes the Chromium open-source project highly valuable.
Since the Microsoft Edge browser is built over Chromium, it’s possible to install the Google Chrome extensions without any issues. Chrome Web Store has thousands of extensions to unlock features and fulfill every user’s need.
I love Chrome extensions. They do everything from correcting Grammar to getting discounts on various shopping websites. When I learned they’re available on the Edge browser, I researched how to install Edge Chrome extensions.
Chrome Extensions on Edge
The Edge Chrome extensions serve a variety of purposes. They are instrumental, and everyone should know how to install Chrome extensions on Edge.
Here are the steps to install Chrome Extensions on Edge browser:
- Launch the Edge browser and access the Chrome Web Store.
- Hit on the on the banner within Edge browser on Chrome Web Store.
- Click the command button on the Edge alert pop-up window.
- Search for any extension, and hit the button.
- Hit on for Chrome Extension to add on Microsoft Edge browser
The Chrome Extension will be automatically downloaded and installed on Microsoft Edge Browser.
That’s it. We have successfully installed the Chrome Web Store extension on Microsoft Edge Chromium-based browser.
Similarly, you can install any Chrome extension on Microsoft Edge without any issues, and it will run smoothly.
Install Edge Extension on Chrome
Technically, it’s possible to install the Microsoft Store Edge extensions on the Google Chrome browser; however, Microsoft limits the ability to download the extension.
It requires you to sign in to the Microsoft account on the device (Google Chrome as User), which is impossible. Hence, this limits the Edge extension to install only on the Microsoft Edge browser.
Bottom Line: Edge Chrome Extensions
There are thousands of Chrome extensions that you can play around with and install on the Microsoft Edge browser without any issues.
I love playing around with the Edge and Chrome extensions. There are so many of them that sometimes I fail to decide between them. All of them are equally useful and work without any issues. They make my work easier.
I also think that 99% of Microsoft Store extensions are already on Chrome. Hence, there is no need for another web store for the Chrome browser.
What are your thoughts on the ability to install Chrome Extensions on the Edge Chromium browser? Do you find them helpful?
F.A.Qs: Chrome Extensions on Edge
We have listed a few frequently asked questions related to installing the Chrome Extensions on the Microsoft Edge browser:
How to Install Chrome Extension on Edge Browser?
Launch Chrome Web Store in Edge Browser and grant all the permissions to install the Chrome Extension on Edge Browser. Now, search for the Extension you wish to add, then click on the Add Extension command to install the extension.
How to add Edge Extension on Chrome Browser?
Microsoft Edge extensions page requires you to sign in with Microsoft account as a User profile. Since you cannot sign in with Microsoft account in Google’s Chrome browser, it won’t allow adding the Edge Extension on Chrome Browser.
Can I use the Chrome Extension on Edge Browser?
Yes, installing the Chrome Extensions in the Edge Browser is possible. Perhaps, it allows all the Chrome extensions available.