How to Update Chrome and Edge Browser Extensions

Note: Please note that upgrading browser extensions may vary slightly depending on the browser version and operating system. This tutorial will focus on how to update extensions in the latest versions of Chrome and Edge browsers.

1. Introduction to the importance and functionality of Chrome and Edge browser extensions

Browser extensions are powerful tools that enhance your browsing experience by providing additional features and customization options. They can help improve productivity, protect privacy, provide shortcuts, and more. Keeping extensions up to date is crucial as updates often include performance improvements, new features, and security fixes.

2. Checking the current extension version

Before upgrading browser extensions, you need to know the current installed version. Here’s how to check the current extension version:

• Chrome browser: In the Chrome browser, click the menu button (three vertical dots) in the top right corner and select “More Tools” > “Extensions.” On the Extensions page, you will see a list of installed extensions, and each extension will display its version number below.
• Edge browser: In the Edge browser, click the menu button (three horizontal dots) in the top right corner and select “Extensions.” On the Extensions page, you will see a list of installed extensions, and each extension will display its version number below.

3. Checking for extension updates

Before upgrading browser extensions, you need to check if there are any available updates. Here’s how to check for extension updates:

• Chrome browser: On the Extensions page, locate the extension you want to update and make sure “Developer mode” is enabled. Then, click the “Update” button, and if an update is available, it will start downloading and installing.
• Edge browser: On the Extensions page, locate the extension you want to update. If an update is available, you will see an “Update” button in the top right corner of the extension card. Click that button, and Edge browser will automatically download and install the update.

4. Updating Chrome browser extensions

Updating Chrome browser extensions is straightforward. Here’s how to update Chrome extensions:

• Step 1: Open the Chrome browser and click the menu button (three vertical dots) in the top right corner.
• Step 2: Select “More Tools” > “Extensions.”
• Step 3: On the Extensions page, locate the extension you want to update.
• Step 4: Ensure “Developer mode” is enabled, then click the “Update” button.
• Step 5: If an update is available, Chrome browser will automatically download and install the update.

Open extension management in Google Chrome: chrome://extensions/

5. Updating Edge browser extensions

Updating Edge browser extensions is also relatively simple. Here’s how to update Edge extensions:

• Step 1: Open the Edge browser and click the menu button (three horizontal dots) in the top right corner.
• Step 2: Select “Extensions.”
• Step 3: On the Extensions page, locate the extension you want to update.
• Step 4: If an update is available, you will see an “Update” button in the top right corner of the extension card.
• Step 5: Click the “Update” button, and Edge browser will automatically download and install the update.

Open extension management in Edge browser: edge://extensions/

6. Verifying the updated extension version

Once the update is complete, you should check if the extension has successfully upgraded to the latest version. Follow these steps to verify:

• Chrome browser: Return to the Extensions page and locate the updated extension. Ensure that its version number has been updated to the latest version.
• Edge browser: Return to the Extensions page and locate the updated extension. Ensure that its version number has been updated to the latest version.

Now you have learned how to update Chrome and Edge browser extensions. Remember to regularly update your extensions to ensure you always enjoy the latest features and security fixes.