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In Edge or Chrome, click the puzzle piece icon in the top right corner, select Manage extensions, and use the toggle switches to turn extensions off, or click Remove to delete them.

How to Manage Browser Extensions ​

Applies to: Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome
Article Type: How-To
Last Updated: 2026-03-09

Summary ​

Browser extensions add functionality to Edge and Chrome but can also cause performance issues, conflicts, or security risks. This article explains how to view, disable, and remove extensions — all without needing admin rights.

Prerequisites ​

  • Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome.

Instructions ​

1. View Installed Extensions in Edge ​

See what extensions are currently installed.

  1. Open Edge.
  2. Click the Extensions icon (puzzle piece 🧩) in the toolbar.
    • If not visible, click the three-dot menu (⋯) > Extensions > Manage extensions.
  3. The Extensions page lists all installed extensions with their status (On/Off).

2. View Installed Extensions in Chrome ​

See what extensions are currently installed.

  1. Open Chrome.
  2. Click the Extensions icon (puzzle piece 🧩) in the toolbar.
  3. Click Manage extensions.
    • Alternatively, type chrome://extensions in the address bar and press Enter.
  4. All installed extensions appear with their status.

3. Disable an Extension ​

Turn off an extension without removing it (useful for troubleshooting).

Edge:

  1. Go to edge://extensions or click ⋯ > Extensions > Manage extensions.
  2. Find the extension and toggle the switch to Off.

Chrome:

  1. Go to chrome://extensions.
  2. Find the extension and toggle the switch to Off.

4. Remove an Extension ​

Permanently uninstall an extension.

Edge:

  1. Go to edge://extensions.
  2. Click Remove below the extension.
  3. Click Remove again to confirm.

Chrome:

  1. Go to chrome://extensions.
  2. Click Remove on the extension.
  3. Click Remove to confirm.

5. Troubleshoot Extension Conflicts ​

Identify if an extension is causing a problem.

  1. Disable all extensions — toggle every extension off.
  2. Test the website or feature that was having issues.
  3. If the problem goes away, re-enable extensions one at a time:
    • Enable one extension, test, then enable the next.
  4. When the problem returns, the last enabled extension is the culprit.
  5. Either keep it disabled, remove it, or check for updates.

6. Check for Extension Updates ​

Ensure extensions are running the latest version.

Edge:

  1. Go to edge://extensions.
  2. Toggle Developer mode on (top-right).
  3. Click Update at the top of the page.

Chrome:

  1. Go to chrome://extensions.
  2. Toggle Developer mode on (top-right).
  3. Click Update at the top of the page.

Troubleshooting ​

TIP

If a website is not working correctly, try opening it in an InPrivate (Edge) or Incognito (Chrome) window — extensions are disabled by default in private browsing, making it a quick way to test.

Symptom / ErrorPotential CauseSolution
Browser is slow or using high memoryAn extension is consuming resourcesOpen Task Manager (Shift+Esc in Chrome, or browser's built-in task manager) to identify high-memory extensions. Disable or remove them.
Website displays incorrectlyExtension modifying page contentDisable all extensions and refresh. Re-enable one by one to find the culprit.
Cannot remove an extension (Remove button greyed out)Extension installed by organization policyPolicy-installed extensions cannot be removed locally. Ask IT to remove it from the managed extension list for your account, and name the extension and what it is breaking.
Cannot install an extension ("Blocked by administrator")Extension is not on the organization's allowlistAsk IT to add the extension to the browser allowlist — give them its exact name and its Chrome Web Store or Edge Add-ons link.