Extensions play an important role in the Chrome ecosystem. It is one of the main reasons for the browser’s skyrocketing popularity over the years. The whole experience is not as seamless as it seems. Sometimes you may find that Google Chrome fails to load extensions unexpectedly. It disrupts the workflow and forces you to look for alternatives to get things done.
We recently encountered an error such that the password manager extension could not be installed properly. Therefore, we switched to the local password management application to see the login details of the website.
If you are having problems with extensions in Google Chrome, follow the tricks below to fix the problem.
1. Restart Google Chrome
This is one of the basic steps to fix extension installation issue in Google Chrome. Close the Chrome browser. Use Task Manager on Windows or Activity Monitor on macOS to make sure no Chrome processes are running in the background.
Open the Google Chrome browser again and check if the extensions are working as expected.
2. Update Extension
Developers continue to release updates to the Chrome extension with new functionality and bug fixes.
Normally, extensions automatically update themselves when a new version is available. You can also manually go to the Chrome Web Store and update the extensions from the My Extensions & Apps menu.
3. Reinstall the Extension
If the current issue is with a particular extension, consider uninstalling it from Chrome and reinstalling it. Here’s how to do it.
Stage 1: Open the Google Chrome browser.
Step 2: Click the Extensions menu in the menu bar.
Stage 3: Select the three-dot menu next to the problematic extension.
Step 4: Click Remove from Chrome from the menu below.
Now return to the Chrome Web Store and reinstall the same extension.
4. Clear Google Chrome Cache
A bad cache can mess up your workflow in Google Chrome. Every browser out there collects cache data in the background to make the loading process faster. You can clear the cache and data in the Chrome browser and try reinstalling the extensions. Follow the steps below.
Stage 1: Open the Google Chrome browser.
Step 2: Tap the three-dot menu and select Settings.
Stage 3: Search for Cache in the search bar.
Step 4: Select Clear browsing data from the suggestions.
Step 5: Select the data you want to remove and hit Clear data at the bottom.
5. Run the Google Chrome Malware Scanner
Do you know that Google Chrome comes with a built-in malware scanner to remove malicious and harmful files? We can use the option to remove any bugs in the browser and start using the extensions again. Here’s how to run the Google Chrome malware scanner.
Stage 1: Open the Google Chrome browser.
Step 2: Tap the three-dot menu and select Settings.
Stage 3: Scroll down and click Advanced to open all settings.
Step 4: Scroll down to the Reset and clean section and click on Clean computer.
This will open a window where you can start the Chrome malware scan. Simply select the Find button to start the scan. After a successful scan, try installing the extension to see if it works as expected.
6. Reset All Chrome Settings
Resetting Chrome settings can help because changing the wrong settings can cause problems with extensions especially when playing with beta features.
Stage 1: Launch Chrome and open Settings.
Step 2: Scroll down and click Advanced to open all settings.
Stage 3: Scroll down to the Reset and clean section and click Restore settings to their original defaults.
This will open a window with a warning that it will reset all Chrome settings. Simply select Reset settings to continue.
7. Update Google Chrome
The developers behind Google Chrome release regular browser updates with new features and bug fixes. To fix annoying problems and security loopholes, you need to keep Google Chrome updated.
Stage 1: Open Google Chrome and go to Settings.
Step 2: Go to the About Chrome menu and update the browser to the latest version available.
Restart the browser and try your luck with Chrome extensions again.
Level Up Your Chrome Experience with Extensions
The developers behind an extension may have abandoned the project. Outdated extensions can create incompatibilities with the latest Google Chrome builds. In such cases, you have no choice but to search for this particular Chrome extension alternative from the Chrome Web Store.
Which number in the list helped you fix extensions not loading properly in Google Chrome? Share your experience in the comments section below.
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