Where are plugins in chrome? | How to download and disable extensions

To find plugins in Chrome and learn how to download and disable extensions, you have several methods available.

These methods will help you access and manage the plugins and extensions in your Google Chrome browser. Let's explore these methods in detail:

Method 1: Using chrome:/extensions/ #

1. Open your Google Chrome browser. In the address bar, type chrome:/extensions/ and press Enter.
2. Chrome will display a list of all the installed plugins and extensions.

Method 2: Using More Tools Option #

1. Open your Google Chrome browser. Look for the settings button, which is represented by three dots, located in the top-right corner of the browser window.
2. Click on the settings button to open a dropdown menu.
3. From the dropdown menu, select More tools. In the expanded options, click on Extensions.

Method 3: Using Settings Option#

1. Open your Google Chrome browser. Locate the settings option, which is usually represented by a gear or three horizontal lines, located in the top-right corner of the browser window.
2. Click on the settings option to open a dropdown menu.
3. From the dropdown menu, select Settings. In the settings page, navigate to the Extensions section.

By following these methods, you can easily access and manage the plugins and extensions in your Google Chrome browser.

Adding Extensions to Chrome Browser#

Follow these steps to add an extension to your browser.

1. Visit the Chrome Web Store by entering the URL https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/extensions in your browser.
2. Simply click on the desired extension to select and add it to your browser. For example, let's say you want to install the Google Translate extension. Click the Add to Chrome button. A notification prompt will appear at the top of the browser. Click the Add extension button to install it.
   

Disabling Chrome Extensions#

You can also disable a Chrome extension according to your preferences.

1. Open your browser and go to chrome:/extensions/.
2. From the list of extensions, select the one you want to disable. For instance, if you want to disable the Google Translate extension, locate it in the list. Turn off the Toggle (move the slider from the right to the left).
   

Removing Chrome Extensions#

If you want to completely remove an extension from your Chrome browser, follow these steps:

1. Find the remove button, highlighted in the screenshot below, for the extension you wish to uninstall. For example, let's say you want to remove the Google Translate plugin. Select the remove button.
   
2. A confirmation prompt will appear at the top of your browser. Click the remove button to confirm.

By following these instructions, you can easily find, download, disable, and remove plugins and extensions in Google Chrome.