browser extension

Toolbar or widget

A browser extension is a small software add-on that customizes or enhances a web browser's functionality.

Extensions can block ads, manage passwords, change appearance, or add features the browser doesn't provide natively: I installed a browser extension that darkens every website at night.

Also called a browser add-on or plugin.

Related
  • pluginModular software extension
  • addonSupplementary software component
  • toolbarSoftware button strip
  • popupSuddenly appearing window
  • installPut into service

permissions · user data · third party · tab · download · customize · dark mode · settings · icon · right click · click · block · adblocker · privacy · ad blocker · password · autofill · sync

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software architecture

browser extensiondesktop application

Locally installed software program

platform relationship

browser extensionweb browser

Program for accessing websites

platform · operating system · Firefox · Safari

computing paradigm

browser extensionsystem software

Hardware-controlling programs beneath applications

operating system · device driver · kernel · firmware · mobile app

Family

browser, extension, browse, extend, browsing, browsed, browsers, extensions, extending

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Rated G