Manage extensions disabled by Chrome (2024)

The information below applies to users on Windows and Mac only.

If you get a message saying "Extensions Disabled," it's because Chrome has turned off one or more of your extensions to keep your data safe while you're browsing the Internet.

The extensions that Chrome turned off either didn't come from the Chrome Web Store or were determined unsafe.

Which extensions you can use on Chrome

To protect you while you browse, Chrome only lets you use extensions that have been published on the Chrome Web Store.

Find a list of your extensions

  1. On your computer, open Chrome.
  2. At the top right, select More Manage extensions disabled by Chrome (1) Manage extensions disabled by Chrome (2) Extensions Manage extensions disabled by Chrome (3) Manage extensions.

Extensions that have not been published on the Chrome Web Store are grayed out and you won't be able to turn them back on.

Use disabled extensions

If you need to use a disabled extension, you can contact the extension’s developer and ask them to upload their extension to the Chrome Web Store. This will allow you, and other people who use Chrome, to install that extension from the Chrome Web Store, or if you already have it installed, to manually re-enable it from your list of extensions.

Browse the Internet safely

Find out more about how Chrome protects you from potentially harmful extensions.

Manage extensions disabled by Chrome (2024)

FAQs

How to enable extensions disabled by Chrome? ›

On your computer, open Chrome. Manage extensions. Make your changes: Turn on/off: Turn the extension on or off.

Why does Chrome keep disabling my extensions? ›

If you get a message saying "Extensions Disabled," it's because Chrome has turned off one or more of your extensions to keep your data safe while you're browsing the Internet. The extensions that Chrome turned off either didn't come from the Chrome Web Store or were determined unsafe.

How do I turn off extensions on my school Chromebook? ›

Disable an extension
  1. Open Chrome.
  2. Select More. More tools. Extensions.
  3. Turn off the extension you want to disable.

How do I reset Chrome extension permissions? ›

You can change them without going to the “Site settings” menu in Chrome. If the Reset permissions button is available, you can click the button to reset your changed preferences. To protect your data, Chrome removes permissions from sites you haven't used recently.

How do I enable and disable Chrome extensions fast? ›

To temporarily stop using an extension:
  1. Open Chrome.
  2. Select More. More tools. Extensions.
  3. Turn off the extension that you want to disable.

What happened to all my Chrome extensions? ›

The three reasons for an extension removal include the developer unpublishing it, the extension violates a Chrome Web Store policy, or it's malware. With the release of Chrome 117, the "Privacy and security" section in Chrome's settings will list any installed extensions that need reviewing.

Can Chrome extensions be blocked? ›

Go to Devices > Chrome. Click Apps and extensions > Users and browsers. On the right, click Additional settings. Go to Allow/block mode.

What is the Chrome extension that disables other extensions? ›

Tired of having too many extensions in your toolbar? Try Extensity, a quick access extension for lightning fast enabling and disabling all your extensions for Google Chrome. Just enable the extension when you want to use it, and disable when you want to get rid of it for a little while.

How to remove Chrome Extensions installed by administrator? ›

Enter " chrome://extensions " into the URL bar and press ↵ Enter . This shows you all the extensions you have installed on Chrome, even if they are disabled. Click Remove next to the extension that you want to delete.

Where are Extensions on Chromebook? ›

Open the Chrome Web Store. In the left column, click Extensions. Browse or search for what you'd like to add.

Where are Chrome Extensions stored? ›

~/Library/Application Support/Google/Chrome/Default

In here, you'll see the Extensions folder.

What does "blocked by an extension" mean? ›

The “Requests to the Server Have Been Blocked by an Extension” error in Chrome. As such, you have everything you need to know already. In simple terms, the browser can't show a web page because of an active browser extension you've installed.

How do I enable Chrome extensions for all users? ›

Navigate to Devices > Chrome. Select Apps & extensions > Users & browsers or Managed guest sessions. To apply the setting to all users and enrolled browsers, leave the top organizational unit selected. Otherwise, select a child organizational unit.

How do I go to Chrome extensions and enable developer mode? ›

Go to chrome://extensions/. At the top right, turn on Developer mode.

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