15+ Best Microsoft Edge Extensions to Enhance Your Browsing Experience

ByJim Miller

After months of anticipation, Microsoft Edge Chromium has finally been launched. Built on the open-source Chromium framework, Edge Chromium offers a similar look and feel to Google Chrome. The best part is that all the extensions and add-ons that work on Chrome can also be used on Edge Chromium. In this article, we will introduce you to some of the best Microsoft Edge extensions that will enhance your browsing experience.

How to Install Edge Chromium

To install Edge Chromium, simply head over to the Microsoft Edge download page and download the appropriate version for your operating system. The installation process is similar to any other software installation. After the installation, Edge Chromium will automatically sign in with your Microsoft account, and you can choose to import your bookmarks, autofill data, and history from Google Chrome.

How to Install Extensions on Edge Chromium

To install extensions on Edge Chromium, open the browser and type “chrome://extensions” or “edge://extensions” in the URL bar. This will take you to the Extension manager page. Alternatively, you can click on the three dots at the top-right corner and select Extensions.

On the Extension manager page, Microsoft will prompt you to download extensions from the Microsoft Store. However, if you want to use extensions from the Chrome store, you can enable the option to “Allow extensions from other stores” by clicking on the three buttons at the top-left corner.

Once you have enabled the third-party extension option, you will see the “Add to Chrome” button on the extensions page. Clicking on this button will add the extension to Edge Chromium.

Best Microsoft Edge Extensions

Productivity

  1. Pause: Helps you stay away from leisure websites by making you wait 5 seconds before accessing them. Download Pause by Freedom

  2. Toggl Button: A popular time-tracking extension that offers advanced features like team management and detailed insights. Download Toggl

  3. TimeYourWeb: Creates a detailed summary of your time spent on different websites. Download TimeYourWeb

  4. Toby: Helps you organize and save your open tabs into collections. Download Toby

Blogging

  1. Grammarly: A popular proofreading app that detects spelling and grammar mistakes. Download Grammarly

  2. Google Dictionary: Get the meaning of any word by double-clicking on it. Download Google Dictionary

  3. Check My Links: Verifies all the links on your webpage or blog. Download Check My Links

  4. URL Render: Opens a preview of web links on the search page. Download URL Render

Shopping

  1. Honey: Aggregates online coupon codes for various e-commerce sites. Download Honey

  2. Keepa: Provides price history and alerts for products on Amazon. Download Keepa

  3. Invisible Hand: Compares prices of products on different websites. Download Invisible Hand

Social Media

  1. Picture-in-Picture: Allows you to watch media in a floating window. Download Picture-in-Picture

  2. Buffer: Share content on multiple social media platforms with just one click. Download Buffer

  3. F.B. (FluffBusting) Purity: Minimizes ads and sponsored posts on Facebook. Download F.B. (FluffBusting) Purity

Security

  1. LastPass: A password manager that securely stores your passwords and other sensitive information. Download LastPass

These are just a few of the best Microsoft Edge extensions available. Try them out and let us know which ones you find the most useful. Happy browsing!

Also Read: 20 Best Chrome Extensions For Students