Turn any browser extension on or off

Switch an extension off to pause it without losing your settings. Switch it back on when you need it. Pick your browser below.

Sample extension
On. Active on every page.
Open this address: chrome://extensions

Turn on

Re-enable a paused extension.

  1. Click the three-dot menu at the top right, then choose Extensions > Manage Extensions.
  2. Find the extension in the list.
  3. Flip its switch on. It turns blue.

Turn off

Pause it without removing it.

  1. Open Manage Extensions as described.
  2. Find the extension in the list.
  3. Flip its switch off. It turns grey and stops running.

Good to know

  • Click the puzzle-piece icon in the toolbar to see all extensions, and the pin icon to keep one visible.
  • To allow an extension in Incognito, open Details and turn on Allow in Incognito.
  • Click Remove only if you want to uninstall it.

If it still doesn't work

The extension is on but nothing happens.
Reload the page. Most extensions only start working on pages loaded after they're enabled.
The switch is greyed out or locked.
Your organization may manage this extension. Ask your IT administrator.
The extension isn't in the list.
It may be installed in a different browser profile. Check the profile icon at the top right.