How to Add Extensions in Google Chrome

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open Google Chrome on your computer.

   It's a red, green, yellow, and blue circular app.
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   Step 2: Go to the Google Chrome Store.

   It's located at https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/extensions. , This is the white box in the top-left side of the page with "Search the store" written in it. , It should be related to an app you wish to add to Google Chrome (e.g., "adblocker").
   
   You can also scroll down to view popular free extensions.
   
   If you want to customize your search, you can check various items beneath the "FEATURED" heading that's under the search bar (e.g., check Free to search only for free apps). , Doing so will search the Chrome web store for extensions related to your terms. , Extensions will be listed at the top of the page. , This button will be to the right of an extension.
   
   If you want to install a paid extension, this button will instead say BUY FOR . , You'll see a new download pop up at the bottom of the page for a moment, and then a pop-up window announcing that the extension has been installed will display in the top-right corner of the page.
   
   You should see your extension's icon here. , It's in the top-right corner of the browser window to the far-right of the address bar. , This option is near the bottom of the drop-down menu below the "Find" option. , You'll see this in the sub menu that appears to the left just below the "Clear browsing data" option. , On this page, you'll see every extension installed to Chrome.
   
   You can do a couple of things here:
   Enable extensions in incognito mode
   - Click the checkbox to the left of the "Allow in incognito" just below an extension to allow the extension to run in incognito browser windows.
   
   Enable or disable extensions
   - If you don't want to uninstall an extension but don't want to use it for now, uncheck the box to the right of an extension's name.
   
   Delete extensions
   - Click the trash can icon across from an extension on the far-right side of the page. , Your settings will be saved.
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   Step 3: Click the search bar.

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   Step 4: Type in a search query.

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   Step 5: Press ↵ Enter or ⏎ Return.

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   Step 6: Browse for an extension you want to install.

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   Step 7: Click ADD TO CHROME.

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   Step 8: Click Add extension when prompted.

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   Step 9: Click ⋮.

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    Step 10: Go to More tools.

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    Step 11: Click Extensions.

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    Step 12: Review your list of extensions.

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    Step 13: Close the "Extensions" tab when you're done.

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