3 Ways to Fix Extensions Not Working in Microsoft Edge

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Basic Fixes:

Fix 1: Enable In-Private Access

By default, most browser extensions don’t work in incognito or InPrivate windows. So, if you use InPrivate mode on Edge, you must manually enable access for the relevant extension. Here’s how.

Step 1:OpenMicrosoft Edgeand click on theextension icon. Go to the relevant extension and click on thethree-dot iconin front of it.

Step 2:Here, click onManage extension.

Step 3:Scroll down and selectAllow in InPrivate. Repeat these steps for any other extension.

Also Read:How to fix Microsoft Edge not opening on Windows

Fix 2: Remove and Reinstall Extension

If you can’t use a particular extension, you can always remove and install it. This will delete any extension settings or data preventing it from working. Follow the below steps to do it.

Step 1:OpenMicrosoft Edgeand click on theextension icon. Click on thethree-dot iconin front of the relevant extension and selectRemove from Microsoft Edge.

Step 2:When prompted, click onRemove.Wait for the extension to uninstall.

Step 3:Once done, again click on theextension icon>Get extensions for Microsoft Edge.

This will open the Edge Add-on store. Here, search for and reinstall the relevant extension. Then, use the extension again.

Fix 3: Reset All Edge Settings

Using the reset settings option will clear search engine settings, delete temporary data like cookies, and will also disable all extensions. Data like favorites, history, and saved passwords won’t be affected. Do this if one or more extensions are still not working in Microsoft Edge. Here’s how.

Step 1:OpenMicrosoft Edgeand click on thethree-dot iconin the top-left corner. Then, click onSettings.

Tip:You can alsoenable the Edge sidebarto access the Settings menu quickly.

Step 2:Go to the left sidebar and click onReset settings. Here, click onRestore settings to their default values.

Step 3:When prompted, click onResetto confirm.

Now, wait for Edge to reset all settings. Once done, enable the relevant extension and see if the issue has been resolved.

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Last updated on 06 May, 2024

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