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The desktop version of Google Chrome supports extensions that help improve productivity and the web browsing experience. Unfortunately, Google Chrome users on Android don't get the same treatment. This is because Google doesn't provide a way to add Chrome extensions to its mobile browser.
But there are several workarounds to this. An easy way is to use a third-party Chromium-based browser, like Kiwi Browser or Yandex. This guide shows you how to install Chrome extensions on Android.
How to Add Chrome Extensions on Android Using Kiwi Browser
Kiwi Browser is a web-browsing application that supports Chrome extensions on mobile phones. The browser installs fast and loads up quickly. Here are steps to add Chrome extensions on Android using Kiwi Browser.
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Download Kiwi Browser, which is free from the Play Store.
- Make sure it's the latest version; otherwise, sideload the app's latest release. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to sideload apps on Android.
- Launch the browser, tap the three dots in the top-right corner, then select Extensions. Switch on the toggle button in the upper right corner to enable Developer Mode.
After you've turned on Developer Mode in the Kiwi Browser, you can now install Chrome extensions by following the steps below:
- Enter https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/extensions in the URL bar to access the Chrome Web Store on mobile.
- Browse through the Chrome Web Store to find the extension you want to add. Alternatively, search for a specific extension by entering its name in the Chrome Web Store's search box.
- Once you find the extension, tap on it and select Add to Chrome. A message will pop up asking if you wish to confirm your choice. Hit OK and wait for the extension to install.
To manage the extensions on the browser, hit the three dots in the upper-right corner. Then, select Extensions to access a catalog of installed extensions you can disable, update, or remove with a few taps.
While you can install Chrome extensions on Andro…