How to Install Chrome Extensions in Developer Mode

  • Download and unpack the .crx file (which is a regular ZIP archive) to any folder you want. i.e. C:\chrome\my_extension.
  • Open Chrome and navigate to the extensions manager. The extensions manager can be reached through Chrome's menu system or by entering chrome://extensions in the URL bar.
    chrome://extensions
  • Check the box labeled "Developer Mode" at the top of the extensions manager page (if it is not already checked):
  • Click the Load unpacked extension button and point the browser to the unpacked extension folder:
  • Choose your new extension folder i.e. C:\chrome\my_extension.
  • You are done! Congratulations!