Browser Extension

Context:
- It can range from being a Browser Toolbar to being a Browser Plugin Extension.
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Example(s):
- a Google Chrome Extension.
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Counter-Example(s):
- a Bookmarklet.
See: Computer Program, Plug-In (Computing).

References

(Wikipedia, 2023) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Browser_extension Retrieved:2023-1-4.
- A browser extension is a small software module for customizing a web browser. Browsers typically allow a variety of extensions, including user interface modifications, cookie management, ad blocking, and the custom scripting and styling of web pages.

(Wikipedia, 2022) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Chrome#Extensions Retrieved:2022-11-16.
- Browser extensions are able to modify Google Chrome. They are supported by the browser's desktop edition.^[1] These extensions are written using web technologies like HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. They are distributed through Chrome Web Store, initially known as the Google Chrome Extensions Gallery.^[1] On September 9, 2009, Google enabled extensions by default on Chrome's developer channel, and provided several sample extensions for testing. In December, the Google Chrome Extensions Gallery beta began with approximately 300 extensions.^[2]^[3] It was launched on January 25, 2010, along with Google Chrome 4.0, containing approximately 1500 extensions. In 2014, Google started preventing some Windows users from installing extensions not hosted on the Chrome Web Store. The following year Google reported a "75% drop in customer support help requests for uninstalling unwanted extensions" which led them to expand this restriction to all Windows and Mac users.

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Rakowski, Brian (December 8, 2009). "Google Chrome Extensions Blog Announcement". Retrieved February 25, 2010.
↑ Rakowski, Brian (December 8, 2009). [Rakowski, Brian (December 8, 2009). “Google Chrome for the holidays: Mac, Linux and extensions in beta". Official Google Blog. Retrieved March 9, 2017. “Google Chrome for the holidays: Mac, Linux and extensions in beta"]. Official Google Blog. Retrieved March 9, 2017.
↑ Rakowski, Brian (May 25, 2010). "A new Chrome stable release: Welcome, Mac and Linux!". Chrome Blog. Retrieved March 9, 2017.

(Wikipedia, 2013) ⇒ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/browser_extension Retrieved:2013-12-2.
- A browser extension is a computer program that extends the functionality of a web browser in some way. Depending on the browser and the version, the term may be distinct from similar terms such as plug-in or add-on.