You can’t install Chrome extensions in the standard Chrome app for Android. To use an extension without sideloading, install an Android browser that supports add-ons, then add an extension through that browser’s built-in menu or catalog. Firefox for Android uses Mozilla’s add-on catalog; Yandex and Quetta are reported to support Chrome Web Store extensions. None of these methods adds extensions to Chrome itself.
Why Chrome extensions don’t install in Chrome for Android
The standard Chrome Android app does not provide the desktop Chrome extension installation flow. There isn’t an ordinary Chrome setting or Play Store add-on that switches it on. If you want extensions without sideloading, the practical option is to use a different Android browser with extension support.
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That distinction matters: an extension installed in Firefox, Yandex, or Quetta runs in that browser, not in Chrome. Your Chrome bookmarks, open tabs, and browsing session do not automatically move with it.
Choose a browser based on the extension you need
Start by checking whether the specific extension you want is available and usable in the browser you plan to use. Support varies by browser and extension; availability in a desktop catalog does not guarantee that an extension will work on Android.
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| Browser | Extension source or route | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox for Android | Mozilla Add-ons catalog, through Firefox’s Add-ons Manager or Mozilla Add-ons | Mozilla notes that some add-ons may not be compatible with Firefox for Android. Review the add-on listing and test the features you need. Mozilla’s installation guide |
| Yandex Browser | Reported to support extensions from the Chrome Web Store, as well as an extensions catalog | Confirm that the extension appears and that the browser offers an install prompt. Menu names and availability can change. Android Authority’s guide |
| Quetta Browser | Reported to support Chrome Web Store extensions through its extensions-management flow | Check the current browser interface and test the extension on the site where you intend to use it. Android Authority’s guide |
There is no universal best choice: the right browser is the one that supports your exact extension, handles its permissions appropriately, and presents its controls in a way you can use on a touchscreen.
Install an add-on in Firefox for Android
- Open Firefox for Android and tap the three-dot menu.
- Choose Add-ons or Extensions; wording can vary by version.
- Browse or search the available add-ons, then open the listing you want.
- Review the requested access and tap Add if you’re comfortable granting it.
- Open the relevant website and check that the extension’s feature and controls work as expected.
You can also browse Mozilla’s add-on catalog. Mozilla’s instructions cover installing add-ons from the in-browser manager or the catalog, but note that some add-ons are not compatible with Firefox for Android: Find and install add-ons in Firefox for Android.
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Install a Chrome Web Store extension in Yandex or Quetta
- Install and open Yandex Browser or Quetta from its ordinary Android app distribution channel.
- Open the browser’s extensions area. The cited guide describes an Extensions catalog in Yandex and a Manage Extensions flow in Quetta; labels may differ in newer versions.
- If the browser supports it, open the desired listing in the Chrome Web Store and follow the browser’s installation prompt.
- Check the permissions requested before approving the installation.
- Visit the site you care about and verify both the extension’s function and the way its controls behave on a small screen.
These steps describe browser-specific extension support, not a way to install an extension in Chrome for Android. The menu labels and availability may change; consult the browser’s current interface if a step does not match your version. Android Authority’s guide to installing Chrome extensions on Android covers the Yandex and Quetta routes.
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Check permissions and mobile usability before relying on an extension
- Confirm the exact extension: Find it in the browser’s supported catalog or confirm that the browser offers an install prompt for its store listing.
- Review access: Consider what data or sites the extension can access before approving its permissions.
- Test the task, not just installation: An extension may install yet lack a feature you depend on, or its controls may be awkward on a phone.
- Check the target site: Test the extension on the particular site and mobile layout where you plan to use it.
Mozilla’s catalog includes examples such as LeechBlock NG for site blocking, Privacy Badger for tracker blocking, and SponsorBlock for skipping reported YouTube sponsorship segments. These examples illustrate different extension categories; they do not establish that every add-on works in every Android browser. Browse Mozilla Add-ons.
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- YOUR CONTENT, SUPER SMOOTH: The ultra-clear 6.7" FHD+ Super AMOLED display of Galaxy A17 5G helps bring your content to life, whether you're scrolling through recipes or video chatting with loved ones.¹
- LIVE FAST. CHARGE FASTER: Focus more on the moment and less on your battery percentage with Galaxy A17 5G. Super Fast Charging powers up your battery so you can get back to life sooner.²
- MEMORIES MADE PICTURE PERFECT: Capture every angle in stunning clarity, from wide family photos to close-ups of friends, with the triple-lens camera on Galaxy A17 5G.
- NEED MORE STORAGE? WE HAVE YOU COVERED: With an improved 2TB of expandable storage, Galaxy A17 5G makes it easy to keep cherished photos, videos and important files readily accessible whenever you need them.³
- BUILT TO LAST: With an improved IP54 rating, Galaxy A17 5G is even more durable than before.⁴ It’s built to resist splashes and dust and comes with a stronger yet slimmer Gorilla Glass Victus front and Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer back.
Why not use Kiwi Browser?
Kiwi Browser is not a current recommendation for this purpose. Its project README says, “Kiwi Browser is now archived. It will no longer be maintained after January 2025.” The project also warns, “Do not download Kiwi Browser from any other sources.” Kiwi Browser project README.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What about Edge Canary?
Android Authority’s December 16, 2025 guide reports that installing extensions in Edge Canary is less straightforward and that its own attempts did not always work. That is the publication’s report, not a guarantee about every version or device. If you consider that route, verify the current installation flow and test the specific extension rather than assuming it will work.
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