Rumors about Google adding extension support for Chrome on Android emerged last year, but there have been no significant updates since. Meanwhile, Firefox introduced this feature in 2023, and Kiwi, a now-discontinued Chromium-based browser, was the only one offering extensions. However, that’s no longer the case, as the latest version of Microsoft Edge for Android now supports extensions.
The newest stable release of Edge for Android, version 134.0.3124.57, includes built-in support for browser extensions. For context, Microsoft began working on enabling extensions for Edge in early 2024 through test builds. Initially, the stable version offered only a few extensions, but the latest update has expanded the selection to over 20 extensions.
How to Add Extensions on Microsoft Edge
Adding extensions to Microsoft Edge is a simple and straightforward process. Here’s how you can do it:
- Open Microsoft Edge and tap on the hamburger icon (three horizontal lines) located at the bottom right corner of the screen.
- From the overflow menu that appears, select Extensions.
- You’ll now see a list of available extensions. Tap on the Get button next to the extension you want to install.
- Finally, tap Add to confirm and install the extension.
The app currently supports up to 22 popular extensions, including Dark Reader, Bitwarden, Tampermonkey, Browsec, NordVPN, and Keepa. The Extensions section is currently labeled as Beta, with the Explore section hinting that more extensions will be added soon. If you rely on an Android tablet as your primary device, the addition of these extensions could make Edge for Android a compelling choice.
Once installed, you can manage your extensions through the Extensions option in the hamburger menu. Tapping on an extension opens its settings for further customization. You also have the ability to enable or disable extensions individually, run them in private mode, and review their permissions.
Although it may not yet have some of the most popular browser extensions, Microsoft Edge has positioned itself as one of the most feature-rich browsers available, making it a strong alternative to Chrome on Android.
What do you think about Edge introducing extensions on Android? Which extensions would you like to see Microsoft add next? Let us know in the comments below.
