Browser / Disable or remove an extension

Objective

• To provide instruction on disabling or removing a browser extension (plug-in)
• To provide links to the up-to-date support sites for Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Safari browsers

Environment

• Browser
  • Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Safari
• University-owned Computer
• Personally Owned Computer
  • macOS
  • Windows

Cause

• Extensions (plug-ins) are small programs that extend the functionality of a web browser. Many prevent the storage of browser cookies and ask you to confirm or "trust" a site before continuing, which can affect performance of web apps

Resolution

Chrome

1. In Chrome, click the More icon in the upper right corner
2. Select More tools from the menu
3. Select Extensions from the menu
4. In the Extensions tab, locate the extension you want to disable or remove
   • To disable the extension, move the corresponding toggle to the left (grey)
   • To remove the extension, click the Remove button
5. Close and restart your browser

Firefox

1. In Firefox, select the menu icon  in the upper right corner
2. Select Add-ons and themes from the menu
3. Click Extensions in the left column
4. Locate the extension you want to disable or remove
   • To disable the extension, move the corresponding toggle to the left (grey)
   • To remove the extension, click the corresponding  menu button and select Remove
5. Close and restart your browser

Safari (macOS High Sierra)

1. In Safari on your Mac, select Safari in the tool bar
2. Select Preferences
3. Select the Extensions tab
4. Locate the extension you want to disable or remove
   • To disable the extension, clear the checkbox for the extension
   • To remove the extension, click the Uninstall button for the extension
5. Close and restart your browser

Notes

• Visit these up-to-date vendor support sites for everything you want to know about these popular browsers: Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Safari
  • Browse the Google Chrome Help site 
  • Browse the Mozilla Firefox Support site 
  • Browse the Microsoft Edge Support site
  • Browse the Apple Safari Support site