How to Manually Install a Chrome Extension that is not on the Web Store
Computer and productivity tipsIn today’s tutorial, I’ll show you how to manually install Chrome extensions that are NOT available on the Chrome Web Store.
Whether you’re trying to install an unofficial Chrome extension, move an extension between Chrome profiles or computers, or install an extension from a .crx file, this video walks you through two proven methods step by step.
✅ What you’ll learn in this video:
How to copy an existing Chrome extension from one Chrome profile to another
How to find your Chrome profile path
How to locate an extension using its Extension ID
How to Load Unpacked extensions in Google Chrome
How to manually install a Chrome extension using a .crx file
When to use Load Unpacked vs .crx drag-and-drop
How developers and power users install extensions without the Chrome Web Store
🔧 Methods covered:
Method 1: Load Unpacked Extension
Copy an installed extension from another Chrome profile
Install it manually using Developer Mode
Method 2: Install via .crx file
Drag and drop a .crx file directly into chrome://extensions
This tutorial is useful for:
Developers
IT admins
Power users
Anyone installing extensions from GitHub or private sources
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Install Chrome extension from GitHub
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