If you or someone you know uses gaming to escape from the real world, then you’ve probably heard of Chrome extensions. You can use these small applications to make your browsing experience fun, efficient, and personalized. But how do you determine which ones are worth using? 

This article will share tips and tricks on choosing a popular extension that’s right for you.

1. Know What Other Gamers are Using

Gamers should know what other gamers are using. It is important because it gives you a better sense of an extension’s popularity and effectiveness. If other people are using it, you can be sure there must be something good about it.

It also helps when you know what the developers of your favorite game extensions do for their games. This can be helpful when trying to figure out what makes a game stand out from the rest.

The best way to learn about these things is to ask around in forums and social media. Many sites let you find answers to various questions about your favorite games. Therefore, it’s worth taking some time to look through them before asking anything specific.

2. Be Careful About “Free” Extensions

Many free extensions will trick you into installing malicious software onto your computer by hiding the install button. They might look like they’re from Google, Facebook, or other popular sites.

They could be anything else and ask you to download something that looks like an extension. However, malware could enable information theft or infect your computer with viruses.

Ensure the extension is good enough before downloading it. Many free extensions come with ads on every page you visit, which can slow down your browser when trying to make non Gamstop bets or accessing other sites. If an extension has these ads, it’s likely not worth using anyway and just get rid of it immediately.

3. Know When to Get Rid of an Extension

There are two types of extensions: those that help you out and those that don’t. If an extension is not helping you, it’s probably time to get rid of it.

For example, if you’re playing a game and your opponent messes up the controls or makes a mistake, that can be annoying. Luckily, there are extensions out there that will make this easier for you. 

These extensions will highlight what your opponent did wrong and give you some ways to fix it. This saves you time replaying the game from scratch, which is always a good thing!

4. Look for Suspicious Behavior

One of the first things to look for in a Chrome extension is whether it got installed from an illegitimate source.

If you’re unsure where it came from, try installing it on a different browser or device and see if it works. If so, then it’s from an illegitimate source.

Suspicious behavior can include:

• It starts automatically or without your permission
• It asks for personal information without giving any indication of what you’re doing with that information
• It doesn’t work as advertised or makes changes to your browser settings without your knowledge

5. Adblock and Other Ads

The next thing to look for is whether an extension is an ad. If you’re unsure, check out the extension’s icon in Chrome’s toolbar. Beware if it looks like something you want to install and has no icon.

For example, AdBlock Plus is a popular ad blocker that comes preinstalled in many browsers. But it’s not an extension; it’s a browser toolbar. 

A similar thing happens with other popular ad blockers such as uBlock Origin. These are browser extensions disguised as something else. But they still block ads on websites by default and enable users to remove them manually.

If you see something that looks like this but isn’t an extension or toolbar (or if there’s no icon), then beware! 

6. Extensions Should Be User-friendly

A good extension is easy to use and allows the user to get what they need from it. This means an extension should have a clear and easy-to-understand interface and a clear progression through the process. 

The interface should also be flexible to accommodate different user needs. For example, if someone has a request for an extension that multiple extensions could meet, this will allow them to choose the best option for their needs.

Bottomline!

It’s important to be wary of the extensions you install on your browser, as some can cause serious problems. The best thing you can do is stick to the well-known companies and individual developers that publish their extensions through the Chrome Web Store. If an extension does pop up on an unfamiliar site, always check reviews before deciding to install it.