
We’ll also discuss a safer alternative to extensions.

What they do, how they work, how to add / remove them, and some considerations when installing. In this short article: an intro to browser extensions. But extensions can also open you to more security risks. Think here of things like dark-mode, spell-checkers, ad-blockers, and more. In these cases, a browser extension can help you customize your browsing experience.īasically, an extension (also known as a plug-in or add-on) is a tiny piece of software that adds some custom function to your core browser.


But sometimes the browser may not have exactly what you want out-of-the-box. Modern browsers like Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge make it easy to access Websites, search the Web, even use other Web apps.
