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Arthur ANDRÉ
Arthur ANDRÉ
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How to update a Google Chrome extension?

Make sure your Google Chrome extensions are updated.

If you regularly restart your computer and make sure to keep your Google Chrome up to date, your extensions should automatically update.

Nevertheless, to ensure that your Google Chrome extensions are always up to date, you can follow these steps:

  1. Open the Google Chrome browser.
  2. Click on the three-dot icon in the top right corner of the browser.
  3. From the dropdown menu, select "More tools" and then "Extensions."
  4. Find the extension you want to update and toggle the switch next to it to enable "Developer mode."
  5. Click the "Update" button that appears next to the extension you want to update.

Alternatively, you can also enable automatic updates for Chrome extensions by following these steps:

  1. Open the Google Chrome browser.
  2. Click on the three-dot icon in the top right corner of the browser.
  3. From the dropdown menu, select "More tools" and then "Extensions."
  4. Find the extension you want to enable automatic updates for and click on the "Details" button.
  5. Toggle the switch next to "Allow automatic updating" to enable automatic updates for the extension.

With these steps, your Chrome extensions will always be up to date with the latest version available.

If you want to avoid such issues in the future, you can enable automatic updates for Chrome extensions.

To do so, simply go to the extension details page and toggle the switch next to "Allow automatic updating."

In conclusion, keeping your Chrome extensions updated is crucial for their proper functioning and security. With these simple steps, you can easily force update your extensions and enjoy their latest features and benefits.

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