What You Need to Know About Chrome Extension Permissions

1. Do you need admin rights to install Chrome extensions?
2. Should I Enable Chrome extensions?
3. What data can Chrome extensions access?
4. Can Chrome extensions be dangerous?
5. Is blocked by the administrator Chrome extension?
6. How do I prevent Chrome extensions from being deleted?

Do you need admin rights to install Chrome extensions?

Applies to Windows users who sign in to a managed account on Chrome browser. As an administrator, you can automatically install Chrome apps and extensions on users' computers. You can also control which apps or extensions users can install.

Should I Enable Chrome extensions?

Chrome extensions can add great functionality to the browser and shouldn't be avoided. But a little paranoia goes a long way when it comes to staying safe online. So just make sure to stick to safe extensions and refrain from installing too many of them - hard as that may be.

What data can Chrome extensions access?

Your tabs and browsing activity: The app or extension can see the URLs and titles of websites you visit. It can also open and close tabs and windows, as well as navigate to new pages in open tabs and windows. Your physical location: The app or extension can use the current location of your computer or device.

Can Chrome extensions be dangerous?

Security researchers discovered 111 malicious extensions that were downloaded by users of the Google Chrome browser and spread dangerous spyware. Reuters reported that the extensions claimed to warn users of dangerous websites and change the format of files when they actually had malicious intentions.

Is blocked by the administrator Chrome extension?

Error chrome extension is blocked

This means the extension is blocked by the administrator who maintains policies. Google Chrome Extensions are disabled by design due to Chrome stability and security. If you are that administrator, you can whitelist this extension by updating the policies.

How do I prevent Chrome extensions from being deleted?

There is no mechanism in Chrome to prevent someone from uninstalling an extension.