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Extensions
Extensions are small programs that can enhance the browser's functions. For example, they can block annoying ads, enable night mode, or manage passwords. In Yandex Browser for Mobile, you can install extensions created by the developers of Yandex Browser or from the third-party catalogs Google Chrome or Opera.
Browser extensions
Based on a careful analysis of existing extensions and user preferences, we selected the most popular, useful, and secure extensions for Yandex Browser.
To go to the extensions page:
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Tap
→ Extensions in the open tab.
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You'll see a list of browser extensions that you have installed. Tap More extensions under the list.
On the page that opens, select the extensions that you want to install in the browser.
Turn an extension on or off
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Tap
→ Extensions in the open tab.
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You'll see a list of browser extensions that you have installed. Tap More extensions under the list.
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Find the extension in the list and switch the option to On / Off.
Extension functions
To see the features available in the extension and what it does:
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Tap
→ Extensions in the open tab.
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This opens a list of extensions installed in the browser. Tap the extension you need.
A window will open on the screen where you can see what the extension does (for example, get a weather forecast) or access its functions (by entering a master password in your password manager, etc.).
Delete
You can only delete extensions in the From other sources section.
Note
The From other sources section is available if you already installed extensions from Opera Add-ons or Chrome Web Store online stores.
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Tap
→ Extensions in the open tab.
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You'll see a list of browser extensions that you have installed. Tap More extensions under the list.
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Tap More information under the description of the extension.
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Click Delete.
Settings
To change the extension settings:
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Tap
→ Extensions in the open tab.
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You'll see a list of browser extensions that you have installed. Tap More extensions under the list.
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Tap More information under the description of the extension.
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Under the description, tap Settings. If there's no such button, this extension can't be configured.
Information for extension developers
Updates
If you want to update all extensions in Yandex Browser:
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In the SmartBox, enter the address
browser://extensions
. This opens a page with a list of all extensions installed in the browser. -
Enable Developer Mode in the upper right corner of the page.
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Tap Update above the list.
Testing
If you want to test an extension that you developed in Yandex Browser:
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In the SmartBox, enter the address
browser://extensions
. This opens a page with a list of all extensions installed in the browser. -
Enable Developer Mode in the upper right corner of the page.
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Above the list, tap Upload unpacked extension.
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The system dialog opens for you to choose files. Its appearance and behavior depend on what Android version you're using and your list of installed apps (for example, various file managers). Find the folder with the extension to test and choose the
manifest.json
file.
The downloaded extension will be installed in your browser so you can check how it works.
Debugging
If you want to debug your extension using Yandex Browser for Desktop:
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Connect your tablet to your computer.
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Launch Yandex Browser on your tablet.
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Tap
→
.
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Open Developer tools.
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Enable the Debug webpages via USB option.
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Open Yandex Browser on your computer.
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Enter
browser://inspect/#devices
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You'll see a list of tabs that are open in the mobile browser. One of these tabs corresponds to your extension. Click inspect under its description.
Problems with extensions
Extensions get disabled by themselves
Check if there's free RAM on the device. Try cleaning it up:
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Remove unnecessary apps.
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Temporarily disable the apps that you can't remove.