To install a Chrome extension from an external source, you’ll need to follow these steps

Download the Extension

Obtain the extension file, typically in .zip format. Make sure it’s from a trusted source to avoid security risks.

Extract the Files

If the extension is in a .zip file, extract it to a folder on your computer. The folder should contain a manifest.json file among other files. Open Chrome: Launch the Chrome

Go to Extensions Page

Type chrome://extensions/ in the address bar and press Enter. This will take you to the Extensions page.

Enable Developer Mode

Toggle the switch for “Developer mode” in the top right corner of the Extensions page.

Load the Unpacked Extension

  1. Click the “Load unpacked” button.
  2. Navigate to the folder where you extracted the extension files.
  3. Select the folder and click “Select Folder” (or “Open” depending on your operating system).

Extension Installed

The extension should now appear in your list of installed extensions. You can enable or disable it from this page.