Can one install Firefox add ons into Chrome

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petergo
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Can one install Firefox add ons into Chrome

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hi

firstly, I love FF and it's my default browser, but for some unknown reason to me and way above my pay grade, some apps or web sites work far better in chrome

when I use Chrome, I miss my favorite FF add ons and extensions

may I kindly ask is there a way to open these things into Chrome please

kindest thanks, cheers
peter
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Happy112
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Re: Can one install Firefox add ons into Chrome

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Hi petergo,

I'm afraid not, for Google Chrome only allows you to install extensions from the Chrome Web Store.
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Re: Can one install Firefox add ons into Chrome

Post by Brummelchen »

thats not possible without deeper knowledge and modifying the package - if it is a true webextension! the legacy XPI-model is mozilla-only!

what are you missing in special?

@Happy - not really - you can download and install from offline also - but that would mean NO updates from chrome store ;)
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Re: Can one install Firefox add ons into Chrome

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It is possible to make Firefox extensions compatible with other browsers using the WebExtensions API.
One has to be very tech-savvy, though.

https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Add ... Extensions
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Re: Can one install Firefox add ons into Chrome

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@pertergo - wouldn't you get more info from the Chrome Forums?
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