How to Install Google Chrome Addons/Extension on Chrome

For everyone who are going to install Google chrome browser for those pleasing addons/extensions but have no idea on how to integrate them on your chrome browser can check out this simple tutorial.

The latest Google chrome extensions are available for download but won’t work on 3.0 Google chrome browser. So, as a fix Google wants you to install the beta version of Google chrome browser which extends the support for addons.

Note: This installation steps are for windows/linux users only. The Mac Chrome browser doesn’t support Chrome addons.

Install Google Chrome Addons on Chrome Browser

First step is to check this page and see if the install button works on your chrome browser. If it doesn’t then your chrome browser doesn’t support addons. Hence, uninstall it by visiting the control panel –> Add/remove programs and remove ‘Google chrome’ or you can use free programs like ccleaner to delete the installed Google chrome browser.

Now, go to this page and again download the Google chrome beta channel. The installation is fast and you will be able to add extensions.

Re-visit the Chrome extension page – Now you will be able to install any Chrome addons without the need to restart the browser. Here are the screenshot..

There are wide variety of addons available for Google chrome now! They are growing super fast and are already downloaded by thousands of people within a day..

So go ahead and install addons for your Google chrome! (I am liking it already) Also check out these awesome Google chrome experiments to play with..

Written by Sidharth on December 9th, 2009

Self-proclaimed geek, editor of blogote, who loves all things tech.