How to Install Extensions in Edge Browser for Android

Many of today’s internet browsers have the ability to support a variety of extensions and add-ons, which can greatly enhance their functionality. These extensions offer additional features such as password saving, ad blocking, and grammar checking. However, these extensions are typically only available on desktop versions of the browsers.

Microsoft Edge allows for the use of extensions on both desktop and Android devices, allowing for seamless web surfing on your phone. Below, we will explore the steps for installing extensions in the Edge browser on Android.

Enabling Extensions on Microsoft Edge for Android

The standard version of Edge browser does not have the capability to support extensions on Android. Therefore, you must download Edge Canary from the Play Store and install it on your device. After installing the browser, you will need to enable the extensions in order to use them.

• Launch Edge Canary on your Android device and type edge://flags in the search bar.
• Tap on the first option that appears in the search results, which will take you to the experimental features page.

• This page displays various experimental features that are currently not included in the standard version of the Edge browser. Continue scrolling until you come across the ‘Extensions On Edge’ option, or utilize the ‘search flags’ field to locate it.
• By default, it will be turned off. To activate it, simply click on the drop-down menu labeled ‘Disabled’ and select the ‘Enabled’ option.

• You will need to restart the browser to start using extensions. Tap on the ‘Restart’ button at the bottom to do so.
• Upon restarting the browser, it will be apparent that the extensions have been enabled.

• Now, tap on the hamburger menu in the bottom right of the browser and you will see several options.
• However, you will need to access additional options to get to the extensions option. Swipe left to do so.

• On the following page, you can access the ‘All Menu’ option by tapping on it, which will display the complete menu.
• Swipe to the bottom where the ‘Extensions’ option is located.

• Tap and hold the ‘Extensions’ option, and you will see a ‘+’ sign next to it. This means you can move the option around.
• While pressing down on the option, drag it to the top of the menu so you can use extensions in the browser more easily.

Getting Extensions

To utilize extensions on Edge for Android, it is necessary to first download and install them.

• Tap the hamburger icon at the bottom again to access the ‘Extensions’ option.
• When you tap on that option, it will show you the available extensions you can install.

• To install an extension, simply tap on the ‘Get’ button next to it.
• A pop-up will appear asking whether you want to add the extension to the browser. Tap on the ‘Add’ button to do so.

Currently, your extension is successfully installed and activated. You can easily access all your extensions by clicking on the hamburger menu and selecting the ‘Extensions’ option.

In conclusion, the Canary version of the Microsoft Edge browser allows for the installation of extensions on Android devices. While this version is primarily used for testing purposes and there is no current information on when extensions will be available on the standard Edge browser for Android, it is likely to be implemented in the near future due to its high demand among users.