Smartphone users have been asking for Chrome extensions on Android for years, but Google has shown no inclination to implement the feature. Mozilla has offered complementary support in Firefox for Android for years and now Microsoft has joined in as well. You can now install extensions on Edge for Android starting with Edge Canary version 123.
The feature is currently hidden behind an Edge flag, so we’ve written a simple tutorial on how to enable extensions in the Android version of Edge. This is how it goes:
- First, go ahead and install Microsoft Edge Canary (Free) on your Android smartphone.
- Next, launch Edge Canary and paste the following address to open the Edge flags page.
edge://flags- Here, search “Android extension”And enable the flag in the dropdown menu. You can also paste the following address to directly open the flag. Now, tap on “Restart”.
edge://flags/#edge-extensions-android
- This will enable extensions in Microsoft Edge for Android. To install new extensions, tap the burger menu in the lower right corner, swipe left and open the “All Menu”.
- Here, tap and hold “Extensions”And drag it to the previous section. Tap “Done.”
- Now, open the hamburger menu again and tap “Extensions“.
- Finally, you can install browser extensions like Dark Reader, uBlock Origin and Global Speed ​​on your Android phone.
Here are the steps you need to follow to enable extension support in Microsoft Edge for Android. Currently, there are only three browser extensions, but over time, Microsoft will likely add a huge library of extensions to its mobile browser. It will greatly allow users to customize their browsing experience on Android smartphones.
Anyway, that’s all from us. If you’re looking for the best browser for privacy on Android and iOS, be sure to check out our list. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments below.