Browser extensions

Browser extensions are small programs that add new features to the browser or change the existing ones. They can block ads, manage passwords, translate texts, help you keep things private, and much more.

Some extensions may:

  • Slow the browser down or cause security issues, so it's important to download extensions from trusted sources only.
  • Interfere with loading sites, including Yandex Tasks. For example, VPN extensions may completely block your access to Yandex Tasks or make it difficult to complete certain tasks.

Main features and functions of browser extensions

There are different kinds of browser extensions that fit different purposes. Here are some of the most common ones:

  • Improving accessibility and usability. For example, extensions may change the font size or improve contrast on web pages, making content more accessible to people with impaired vision.

  • Blocking ads and trackers. Many extensions can block annoying ads and trackers. They make pages load faster and protect your privacy.

  • Managing passwords. Password managers help keep your passwords secure and automatically fill in site login forms.

  • User settings and site appearance improvements. Some extensions can change site appearance, for example, by adding a dark theme.

Viewing the extension list

In the upper-right corner of the browser, click → Extensions.

To the right of the address bar, click → Manage extensions.

To the right of the address bar, click → Manage extensions.

To the right of the address bar, click → Manage extensions.

Install

  1. Open the Chrome Web Store.
  2. Use the search bar to find the extension and click Add to Сhrome → Add extension. Once the extension is added, you'll see its icon to the right of the SmartBox.
What it looks like in the interface: SmartBox

  1. Open the Chrome Web Store.
  2. Use the search bar to find the extension and click Add to Chrome → Add extension.
  1. Open the Chrome Web Store.
  2. Use the search bar to find the extension and click Add to Chrome → Add extension.
  1. Open the Chrome Web Store.
  2. Use the search bar to find the extension and click Get → Add extension.

Pin or unpin the extension icon

To pin the extension icon on the right of the SmartBox:

  1. In the upper-right corner of the browser, click → Extensions.
  2. In the extension description, click Learn more.
  3. Click Show button. If you don't see this option, it means the icon can't be pinned.
What it looks like in the interface: Show button

To unpin the extension icon, right-click it and select Hide extension in the context menu.

To pin the extension icon to the right of the address bar:

  1. Click .
  2. Select the extension and click .

To unpin the extension icon, right-click it and select Unpin in the context menu.

To pin the extension icon to the right of the address bar:

  1. Click .
  2. Select the extension and click .

To unpin the extension icon, right-click it and select Unpin in the context menu.

To pin the icon to the toolbar:

  1. Click .
  2. Select the extension and click .

To unpin the extension icon, right-click it and select Hide from toolbar in the context menu.

Enable or disable

  1. In the upper-right corner of the browser, click → Extensions.
  2. Find the extension in the list and enable or disable it.
  1. In the upper-right corner of the browser, click → Manage extensions.
  2. Find the extension in the list and enable or disable it.
  1. In the upper-right corner of the browser, click → Manage extensions.
  2. Find the extension in the list and enable or disable it.
  1. In the upper-right corner of the browser, click → Manage extension.
  2. Find the extension in the list and enable or disable it.

Remove

Option 1

If the extension icon is shown to the right of the SmartBox, right-click it and select Remove from Yandex Browser in the context menu.

Option 2

In the upper-right corner of the browser, click → Extensions. Select the extension and click Remove.

Option 1

If the extension icon is displayed to the right of the SmartBox, right-click it and select Remove from Chrome in the context menu.

Option 2

In the upper-right corner of the browser, click → Manage extensions. Select the extension and click Remove. Confirm the action.

Option 1

If the extension icon is pinned to the toolbar, right-click it and select Remove extension in the context menu.

Option 2

In the upper-right corner of the browser, click → Manage extensions. Select the extension and click Remove.

Option 1

If the extension icon is pinned to the toolbar, right-click it and select Remove from Microsoft Edge in the context menu.

Option 2

Click . Next to the extension, select → Remove from Microsoft Edge.

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