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A browser extension is a piece of software that adds features to your web browser or to programs you use in your browser. Each extension typically focuses on one function, like allowing you to print a PDF file of a web page directly from your browser.
Browsers have evolved to become much more than simple internet navigators. A big part of that evolution was the introduction of "extensions." They let you control how websites load and behave, and they can add extra features to your browser. Browser extensions go all the way back to 1999 with the fourth version of Microsoft's Internet Explorer.
A browser extension is a software module for customizing a web browser. Browsers typically allow users to install a variety of extensions, including user interface modifications, cookie management, ad blocking, and the custom scripting and styling of web pages. [1]
In this short article, we'll give an intro to Web browser extensions. What they do, how they work, how to add / remove them, and some considerations when installing. And we'll discuss a safer alternative.
Browser extensions are small software plugins that are used to enhance our web browsing experience by adding some functionality and providing additional features and customization options. To use browser extensions effectively: Start by navigating to your browser's extension store, such as the Chrome Web Store or Firefox Add-ons.
A browser extension is a small software application that adds a capacity or functionality to a web browser. A browser extension, also called a plug-in, can take advantage of the same application program interfaces (APIs) that JavaScript can on a web page, but the extension can do more because it also has access to its own set of APIs.
A browser extension, also referred to as a browser add-on or plugin, is a small software program that integrates with a web browser to enhance its functionality and provide additional features.