Why do you need extensions in the Yandex browser, how to work with them. How to search and install extensions in Yandex browser How to add Yandex browser add-on
Extensions are add-ons for the browser that add functionality to the browser. Thanks to them, you can make the browser much more convenient, faster and better, select important functions for yourself, or simply improve the use of the program. Extensions allow you to work both with the browser itself, adding something new, and with the web part of sites.
For example, thanks to them you can remove ads, add a night theme to the browser, take convenient screenshots and perform other actions. Plugin functionality limited only by the ingenuity of the developer. And the user can only browse the vast expanses of the store and look for something he needs from thousands of offers. Most of the offers are free, but have the possibility of donation (built-in optional purchase) or advertising.
How to install the extension
To do this you need to do a couple simple points, namely:
Ready. Now it is installed in Yandex.Browser and can be used. An icon will appear at the top right of the link; when you click on it, a miniature menu will pop up or a link will open, depending on what functionality the add-on has. 
Also for extension settings open the add-ons menu and a list of third-party add-ons will appear at the very bottom. In this list you can configure in detail every add-on you have installed or uninstall it.
How to install an extension on the mobile version of the Yandex browser
Smartphones also have a Yandex browser, and there is support for almost all extensions for computer version applications, albeit in beta mode. To install the extension on your phone, you only need go to directory, select the one you need and click “Add to Yandex.Browser”. The catalog can be found at the following links:
The best plugins for Yandex Browser
List of the best plugins for your browser with brief description and a link to download in one of their stores.
Lightshot best system to create quick screenshots
right in the browser. Thanks to this utility, you can take a screenshot and crop it, add arrows and watermarks by pressing one key. 
FriGate - improvement and acceleration access to sites, traffic encryption, opening TOR (onion) sites and EmerDNS support. 
LastPass is the most convenient password manager. Thanks to it, you can save passwords and insert them in an instant when logging in to the site. 
WOT - people's system reputation checks sites. A huge list of trusted and dangerous sites in one extension. 
Vk Spy is an application that allows monitor activity users in social network VKontakte. With one click on the extension icon, you can find out detailed statistics about a person’s activity on the VK network. 
Adblock Plus is the best ad blocker. There is both automatic ad blocking and the ability to manually remove a site element. AdBlock has millions of filters and hundreds of thousands of positive reviews. 
Slick RSS is full reader RSS, located directly in the small extension window that appears when you click on the icon on the toolbar. Adding feeds is possible both individually and by importing an opml file, and even by exporting your subscriptions from Google Reader. 
VkOpt is the best function expander for the site vk.com. With this extension, you can make many transformations for your favorite social network. Among the main advantages it is worth noting: downloading music, video and audio content directly from the site, blocking advertising and other unnecessary elements, square avatars, comments under photos, and so on. 
Ghostery - another one ad blocker with built-in features to enhance user privacy. 
Vk Downloader – content downloader from VKontakte. Download videos and music to your computer in one click from social networks. networks. 
TinEye Reverse Image Search – search images. By clicking on the extension button, you can search for similar photos, determine their identity and find the exact same photo on the Internet. 
Save to Pocket – saving articles, photo and video content. Thanks to this extension, with the click of one button, the currently viewed article, video or photo will be saved for viewing later. A convenient analogue of notes. 
Dark Reader dark theme
for browser web parts. 
OneTab - Whenever you find yourself with too many tabs, click the OneTab icon to convert all your tabs to the list. Saves up to 95% memory. 
Ali tools is the most convenient addition for making profitable purchases online. Helps you save on online purchases. Look at the dynamics of price changes, get detailed statistics about the power of attorney of sellers and much more with Ali Tools. 
like me – boost likes, subscribers, votes and other things for VKontakte. 
Stylish – custom themes for any site. Try dark style Reddit, use minimalist Facebook, change appearance Google, Twitter and other resources. 
Fvd speed dial - new express panel for a browser with its own unique look and new features. Replaces the browser's home page. 
Firebug - enrichment developer elements. Now the “Explore Element” menu will be more convenient and functional. 
Tabsbook is an application for creating express bookmarks and adding sites to favorites. Now your main table will not be the same as before. And thanks to the widget, you can make convenient site notes. 
Flashblock blocking flash players to save traffic and improve page loading speed. With it, all flash player windows will not be played, and to view them you will need to launch each window separately. 
Lounge destroyer is an application with which you can track prices, information about trades and bets on the sites dota2lounge.com and csgolounge.com. It is possible to change the design of sites and make other minor changes. The best widget for CS:GO and Dota 2 players. 
One of the most popular browsers on the Russian-language Internet initially contains in its arsenal necessary tools for comfortable surfing. If the basic functionality of a Yandex web browser is not enough, it can be “upgraded” using extensions, the installation methods of which will be discussed in our article today.
Yandex.Browser contains the required minimum of extensions - including the AdGuard ad blocker, an anti-shock module, the company’s proprietary services, and some others. Everything else is installed using one of the stores - Google Chrome Web Store or Opera Addons, with which this web browser is fully compatible.
Method 1: Browser Settings
Ordinary Internet users do not need to load the Yandex browser with third-party add-ons - those integrated into it will be more than enough for many. You can access and activate them as follows:
- Open the web browser menu by left-clicking on the three horizontal bars in the upper right corner and select "Extras".
- Scroll through the list of extensions built into Yandex Browser and find among them the one (or those) you need.
- Just move the switch to the right of the add-on name
to the active position.
This is how easy it is to enable any of the extensions integrated into the web browser in question. Some of them, for example, AdGuard mentioned above, require configuration immediately after activation and installation.
Method 2: Opera Addons
If the add-ons that are included in the basic Yandex browser are not enough for you, you can go to the Opera Store to search for and install new ones.
- Repeat steps 1-2 from the method described above, scrolling through the page "Additions" until the very end.
- Click on the button "Catalog of extensions for Yandex.Browser".
- Once on the Opera Addons website, search for home page necessary addition or use the search bar located in the upper right corner.
- Once you have made your choice, click on the extension preview to go to the page with its description.
- Click on the button located in the upper right corner “Add to Yandex.Browser”,
after which the installation procedure will begin.
Almost immediately under the search bar of your web browser, a small window will appear in which you should click the button "Install extension" to confirm your intentions.
- After the installation of the add-on is completed, its icon will appear to the right of the search bar.
Left clicking on it brings up its own menu and/or functions,
and the right one – standard settings.
Installing add-ons from Opera Addons will not cause any difficulties even for a beginner. One of the key advantages of this approach, in addition to the assortment of 1,500 items, is its convenience and security - you can go to the branded extension store directly from the Yandex Browser settings.
Method 3: Chrome Web Store
Despite the fact that Yandex.Browser supports extensions for both Google Chrome and Opera, it is integrated only with the latter’s store. You can find and install extensions designed for a competitive web browser either through a search or by going to its store using the link provided below.
Note: Not all extensions designed for Google Chrome are compatible with Yandex Browser.
- On the main page of the Chrome Web Store, find the extension you need or use the search bar for these purposes.
Note: Additionally, you can define some search criteria - this is the category, the capabilities of the required add-on, its rating.
- If you used search, then after clicking "Enter" Several similar results will appear at once.
Select the extension you are interested in, focusing on its developer, description, ratings and number of users, then click on the button "Install".
Then in the pop-up window that appears, click "Install extension" and wait for the procedure to complete.
- After the add-on is installed in Yandex.Browser, you can configure it (if necessary) and open the menu (LMB)
or go to the list of standard parameters (RMB).
As you can see, the search and installation of extensions from the Chrome Web Store in Yandex Browser is carried out using the same algorithm as from Opera Addons. The difference lies only in the convenience and speed of access - discussed within this method The store is not integrated into the web browser, so you will have to either save the link to it as a bookmark or search for it yourself each time.
All methods of installing add-ons in Yandex.Browser that we discussed in this article have one common drawback, which is the differences in the range. That is, it is impossible to know in advance whether a particular extension is available in a particular store, let alone whether it is present in standard set web browser. In such cases, in order not to rush between program settings and two trading platforms, it’s better to immediately use the search - just enter the following query in Google or Yandex:
Download “extension name” for Yandex Browser
Of course, instead of the second and third words (in quotation marks), you just need to enter the name of the addition you are looking for. Next, when the search results are displayed, make sure that they “belong” to the Chrome Web Store or Opera Addons site and follow the link, then simply install, following one of the two algorithms described above.
It can be said that Yandex browser- brother and practically twin of the browser Google Chrome. Therefore, you can install extensions in the Yandex browser in exactly the same ways as in Chrome. In addition, because Both of them are made on the basis of another browser called Chromium, then all extensions for Google Chrome install perfectly in the Yandex browser!
Thus, despite the fact that the Yandex browser appeared relatively recently, there are already a LOT of extensions that can be installed for it! And given the fact that there are more and more extensions for Google Chrome every day, we can be sure that we can always find something new, interesting and useful for ourselves.
1. Through the Google Chrome extension store
This is the easiest option for installing extensions. To use this method, you must be logged in to your Google account. If you didn’t have your own account there before, you will need to create one. To do this, it will be enough to create for yourself mailbox on Google.
We go to the extension store and select the extension we need. For this we can use extension search bar, which is located at the top left or go to the most suitable extensions section, look at the proposed extensions and choose among all the ones that suit us best.
By clicking on the thumbnail of a particular extension, you can familiarize yourself with it detailed description , ratings, comments, see screenshots of the extension in action. Those. The ability to analyze the usefulness of extensions is very conveniently implemented.
To install the extension in Yandex browser, you need to click on the blue “+ FREE” button. After this, the compatibility of your browser with the selected extension is checked, and then it is installed.
After installing the extension in the Yandex browser, an icon (icon) of the installed extension will most likely appear on the panel next to the address bar on the left. To use the installed extension in the future, you will need to click on the desired icon.
If the extension icon does not appear on the Yandex browser panel, that doesn't mean it doesn't work. It could be written in the form of additional items in the browser’s context menu or may affect the operation of the browser, but we do not see any buttons. Just in case, you can check the status of the installed extension (enabled or disabled). To do this you need to go to Yandex browser settings(gear in the upper right corner next to the button to minimize the window), select “ Tools", then " Extensions" A list of all will open installed extensions. Make sure that the one you need has a checkmark “ Included»
Congratulations, we have just learned how to install extensions in Yandex browser through the Google Chrome store!
2. From third party sites
Watch a video on installing third-party extensions in crx format
- On the developer's website you need download extension crx file, saving it, for example, to the Desktop.
- Next you need open the settings of installed Yandex browser extensions(it’s written just above how to get there).
- Next we need drag the saved file to open page extension settings. To make it easier to drag and drop from the desktop, minimize the Yandex browser a little so that it does not occupy the entire screen. When asked whether you really want to install the extension in the Yandex browser, answer positively.
To get to the menu with extensions, use one of two methods:
Stage 2: Installing extensions
Choosing between installing from and is very convenient, since some of the extensions are only available in Opera, while others are available exclusively in Google Chrome.
If you didn’t find anything on the page with extensions for Opera, you can contact. All extensions for Google Chrome are also compatible with Yandex Browser, since the browsers run on the same engine. The installation principle is also simple: select the desired add-on and click on "Install".
In the confirmation window, click on the button "Install extension".
Using the directory, you can freely enable, disable and customize necessary extensions. Those add-ons offered by the browser itself can be enabled or disabled, but not removed from the list. However, they are not pre-installed, i.e. they are not on the computer, and will be installed only after the first activation.
Switching on and off is done by clicking on the corresponding button on the right side.
Once enabled, add-ons appear at the very top of the browser, between the address bar and the button "Downloads".
To remove an extension installed from Opera Addons or Google Webstore, you just need to hover over it and click on the button that appears on the right side "Delete". Alternatively, click "More details" and select an option "Delete".
Included extensions can be customized, provided that this option is provided by the creators themselves. Accordingly, the settings are individual for each extension. To find out if the extension can be configured, click on "More details" and check for the presence of a button "Settings".
Almost all add-ons can be enabled in Incognito mode. By default, this mode opens the browser without add-ons, but if you are sure that certain extensions are needed in it, then click on "More details" and check the box next to the item "Allow use in Incognito mode". We recommend including add-ons here such as an ad blocker, Download managers and various tools (taking screenshots, dimming pages, Turbo mode, etc.).
While on any site, you can right-click on the extension icon and call context menu with basic settings.
Extensions in the mobile version of Yandex.Browser
Some time ago, Yandex Browser users on smartphones and tablets also got the opportunity to install extensions. Despite the fact that for mobile version Not all of them have been adapted; many add-ons can be included and used, and their number will only increase over time.
Step 1: Go to Extensions Menu
To view the list of add-ons on your smartphone, follow these steps:
Stage 2: Installing extensions
The mobile version of Yandex.Browser contains add-ons designed specifically for Android or iOS. Many popular customized extensions can also be found here, but their selection will still be limited. This is due to the fact that it is not always technically possible or necessary to implement a mobile version of the add-on.
You can also install extensions on your smartphone from Google Webstore. Unfortunately, the site is not adapted for mobile versions, unlike Opera Addons, so the management process itself will not be very convenient. Otherwise, the installation principle itself is no different from how it is done on a computer.
Stage 3: Working with extensions
In general, managing extensions in the mobile version of the browser is not much different from the computer version. They can also be turned on and off at your discretion by pressing the button "Off" or "On".
If in the computer version of Yandex.Browser it was possible to get quick access to extensions using their buttons on the panel, then in order to use any enabled add-on, you need to perform a number of actions:
Some of the extensions can be customized - the availability of this feature depends on the developer himself. To do this, click on "More details", and then on "Settings".
You can remove extensions by clicking on "More details" and selecting the button "Delete".
