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Can Opera GX Use Custom Extensions? - Explained
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Updated onJune 14, 2024
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Can Opera GX use custom extensions?
Browser extensions let you extend the functionalities with productivity, gaming, system resource usage, and other add-ons. However, Opera’s marketplace contains limited add-ons to choose from. So, you’ll probably want to install custom extensions for more options.
I’ve tested theOpera GX browserfrom a developer’s or power user’s point of view to see how well it works with custom add-ons. So, let’s get started!
Can Opera GX Use Custom Extensions?
Yes, Opera GX can use custom extensions.Besides the built-in Opera extension platform, you can add the following add-ons:
Now, you might ask which extensions are considered custom. All add-ons that aren’t available in the native marketplace but you can add them from third-party sources count as custom. Also, as an Opera GX developer, you can create custom extensions you’ll need to test before publishing them on the official Opera marketplace.
Or, if you’ve recently switched toOpera GXfrom Firefox or Google Chrome, this feature comes in handy.
Now, let me show you below how to add custom add-ons to Opera GX from different sources effortlessly:
How To Install Google Chrome Extensions in Opera GX
How To Install Unpacked Extensions to Opera GX
Let’s say you’ve created an Opera GX extension. It hasn’t been published yet so you can’t download it from the official portal to see its performance. In that case, you’ll have to manually add it.
To do this, first, put all the extension files into a directory on your local PC. Typically, it contains the following files:
So, put all the above project files in one folder as shown in the following screenshot. The directory must contain all of them or the custom extension won’t work.
Now, open the Opera GX app and perform these steps:
Summary
So, can Opera GX use custom extensions? Fortunately, it can. Simply follow these methods to import custom extensions from your Google Chrome account or directly upload your own add-ons using the Load unpacked feature.
If you know a better method, feel free to share it in the comments below.
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