How to Update Extensions Manually on Google Chrome

by Dinu

chrome tips  How to Update Extensions Manually on Google Chrome

Next time when your favorite extensions developer releases a new version of a cool plugin, don’t wait for Google Chrome to update it for you, because here at Chromestory.com, you are a power user and you deserver more !

Here is how to update your chrome extensions manually.

1 Open your extensions page, by clicking on Menu > Extensions or, type chrome://extensions/ in addressbar.

2 On the right hand side, click on “Developer Mode”

3 Now, Click on “Update Extensions Now”

4 Done !

This is useful when chrome extensions are not updating automatically for some reason, you can force the update using this method.

Try it !

Kiran May 18, 2010 at 8:27 am

Will I ever use Google Chrome? ;)

the future September 27, 2010 at 12:58 pm

Can’t believe I didn’t notice that button.

Thanks!

chrome story September 27, 2010 at 2:01 pm

you are welcome !

Jane March 21, 2011 at 6:32 pm

Why is updating the browser extensions considered a “developer” function?!

jose nazario December 4, 2011 at 4:00 am

thanks! this is exactly what i needed to know.

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