Microsoft Edge opens add-ons store
Developers can now submit Chromium Edge add-ons
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Microsofthas announced that the add-ons store is now open for its upcomingChromium-based Edgebrowser and developers can begin submitting their own add-ons for approval.
The software giant has been previewing a new version of its Edge browser, which will be powered by the popular Chromium rendering engine, for some time now andWindows 10users will finally get to try the official version of the browser when it is rolled out via anover-the-air updateon January 15, 2020.
Desktop users have been reluctant to make the switch to Edge and have instead continued using eitherGoogleChrome or Mozilla Firefox because of the fact thatMicrosoft’s latest browser did not offer support for add-ons at launch. However, this will change with the launch of theChromium version of Edgeand the browser may finally be able to compete with its rivals.
Edge add-ons
One of the biggest advantages of swapping out the old rendering engine for Chromium in Edge is the fact that its users will soon be able to easily installextensions built for Chrome. To do so, users will just need to open Edge’s settings menu, select extensions and then enable the option to allow extensions from other stores.
Google Chrome already has amassive library of extensionsavailable with a large base of developers creating new extensions for the browser. Thankfully, porting these extensions over to Microsoft’s add-ons store will not be too difficult as the company says that extensions built for Chromium “will work without any modifications in the new Microsoft Edge”.
Microsoft Edge will likely see a big uptick in users next year as it will be available instantly in Windows 10 and users will finally be able to use the extensions their familiar with on other browsers.
Developers interested increating an add-onfor Microsoft Edge orporting their existing extensionsover to the new browser can find out more on Microsoft’s site.
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After working with the TechRadar Pro team for the last several years, Anthony is now the security and networking editor at Tom’s Guide where he covers everything from data breaches and ransomware gangs to the best way to cover your whole home or business with Wi-Fi. When not writing, you can find him tinkering with PCs and game consoles, managing cables and upgrading his smart home.
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