Microsoft Edge has been growing rapidly. It is fast and simple, and it comes with many useful features like PDF and Slash. Microsoft Edge also offers a few extensions. The amount of extensions are growing and some Edge extensions are really nice!
Extensions can be described as small software programs, or apps, that integrate with Microsoft Edge. The extensions can help to make internet a safer place, and to make surfing easier and more effective in general. Extensions can be downloaded and installed from the Microsoft Store. Each extension is different in terms of function and utility. By adding extensions, you can customize your surfing experience and you can extend the features of the Microsoft Edge browser.
What are the best extensions to use with Microsoft Edge? We will discuss some popular options in detail.
The best Microsoft Edge extensions
TreeClicks
In case you are concerned about the environment you are living in (as you should!), you can opt for a ‘green’ extension. TreeClicks is an extension that plants trees for people who shop on many big websites such as Amazon, Asos, Ebay, Ikea, Adidas, Airbnb and Booking.com. When using the extension, the prices on the websites remain the same. So why not shopping and helping the environment at the same time?
We all know that shopping is not very nature-friendly: the best decision would be to cut down general consumption. But we also know that it’s impossible to keep people from shopping online. So by using this extension, you contribute to planting trees while you are buying things on the web. Just think about it: E-commerce is a huge economy, and if all of us would use the TreeClicks extension, extremely large amounts of forests could be planted!
For every order that you make online, TreeClicks will plant one tree. How does that work? When TreeClicks brings you in as a customer to its partnered shops, they received a fee, and with the biggest part of the money the company plants trees. In this way, online shoppers get the feeling that they are giving something back to the environment.
The company started to plant trees in India, and now they are looking for opportunities to plant trees in other parts of the world where deforestation is a big problem, like Indonesia and Brazil.
With TreeClicks you can keep shopping online while helping the environment and without extra costs. If everyone would start using TreeClicks, perhaps we will be living on a safer and better planet one day. Let’s all contribute to a happy world!
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Lastpass
This extension can be used to store all your passwords by creating an auto-pilot for them. After downloading and installing this extension, the Lastpass button will appear in your browser toolbar. You will use this button to log in to Lastpass. The next step is creating your account. You will need to come up with a very powerful password. Get inspired by, for example, some famous quotes or the lyrics of your favourite song. Lastpass allows you to add websites, and the extension will then save these websites as you log in. This means that passwords (and usernames) will automatically be filled as you browse your favourite websites.
Lastpass also automatically fills your profile with your details (personal details, payment information) when you are ordering something online. Besides, it saves information of other things including memberships and insurance cards.
With Lastpass you will definitely safe time and type less! Using Lastpass means that you only need to remember one password, and that’s the one from Lastpass. The program creates strong passwords thanks to the integrated password generator. The powerful password that it creates, will protect you against hackers. Information is kept safe any time.
Furthermore, with this extension you have the possibility to share your passwords with others in a safe and fast way. Last but not least: you can allow other people that you trust to access your account for urgent matters.
There is a free version of this extension, but if you would upgrade to premium, you will pay a fee starting from three dollars per month.
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Microsoft Translator
This extension translates content of foreign websites automatically in a fast and easy way. Microsoft Translator is one of the best extensions for this purpose. Not every website is written in the language that you understand, and you may need the information from that website. The extension will translate the complete page in your chosen language. As a student, researcher, or article writer this is extremely helpful. If you don’t want or need a translation of the whole page, you can also select a part of the information that you would like to have translated.
With Translator for Microsoft Edge you can translate web pages for more than 60 languages. How it works? Click on the Microsoft Translator icon in the toolbar while you are visiting a website that is not written in your preferred language. By clicking on the icon, the web page will instantly translate to your chosen language.
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AdBlock
In case you are looking for an advertisement filter, AdBlock may be the best option. With AdBlock you can finally surf the web without annoying advertisements. AdBlock can be used for web pages where pop-up ads appear frequently. On the AdBlock icon in your toolbar it will show you the number of pop-up ads that the extension has blocked. By using AdBlock, you can have a better and faster web browsing experience.
AdBlock offers the possibility to use the extension exactly the way you want to. For example, you can indicate which ads you want to allow and which ones you want to block. You can set up these functions in the options page of the extension. Besides, you even have the ability to pause and manually block an ad.
With the AdBlock extension you can apply filters on (part of) a website. There are several types of filters, including deleting warnings about using ad blockers.
Thanks to AdBlock you will not have to deal any more with pop-ups, flashing banners and ads that you don’t want to see.
Adblock is completely free of costs.
Install AdBlock add on for Microsoft Edge >>
Grammarly
If you are looking for an excellent proofreading extension, you can opt for Grammarly. With this extension, spelling mistakes and embarrassing emails are a thing of the past. Grammarly makes sure that it detects your spelling mistakes as well as incorrect use of grammar. It also gives you suggestions to correct the type errors that you made.
It’s an extension that is useful for everyone, nowadays we write almost everything online. Whether you are writing a blog for your website, typing an email to your boss or chatting with a friend: Grammarly works in any situation. It can save you from some awkward moments!
The basic version of this extension is free, however there is also a paid plan which offers advanced skills to check grammar and spelling mistakes. The free version is for most people enough, because it catches the worst mistakes.
Grammarly does not just correct grammar and spelling mistakes, it also helps you find the perfect style and tone for writing your emails or texts. This way you can make sure that the reader will react the way you expect!
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Office browser extension
When you install the Office extension, an icon will appear in your toolbar that allows access to all your Microsoft Office files that are stored on your computer and in OneDrive. This means that you can edit all your Word, OneNote, Excel, and PowerPoint files directly in your browser. It also means that you don’t need to open the apps on your desktop. This way you will consume less memory from your device. You can manage your personal and business accounts with this extension.
Also, you can get a list of the most recent documents that you accessed. It will help you to find the right documents faster. The extension even gives you the possibility to drag and drop documents to open them in your browser. The extension allows you to use Office wherever you are!
Just keep in mind that this extension is not a free version for Microsoft Office. If you want to download the extension, you will not need to install Office on the device that you’re using it on. However, you need a valid Microsoft Office license that is associated to your Microsoft account.
Honey
Honey is a popular extension, especially for people who often shop online. With this extension you are able to save a lot of money while you are shopping on the web, because it detects the best coupon codes for more than 10.000 online shops. You will save tons of money when you are buying products on for example Amazon, or when you are booking a room on Airbnb. Even when ordering your pizza on Pizza Hut, or when buying your next favourite trainers on Nike you can be sure to pay the lowest prices!
From the moment you install the extension, a small ‘h’ will appear on your toolbar when you are shopping on your favourite websites. A window will pop up automatically, and you just need to click on ‘Apply coupons’ and Honey will make sure to compare every available coupon. Then, it will apply the biggest discounts to your cart.
The best thing about the extension is that you don’t need to change anything. Just install the extension and shop like you always do!
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PrintFriendly and PDF
When you often want to print articles on the web, but you don’t know the best way to do it, this may be the perfect extension. The PrintFriendly and PDF extension will remove ads and other materials that you don’t need when printing the articles. You want a clear printout of the page, without useless information. But the extension offers more than this. You can even remove images that you don’t need, or part of the content. Also, you can change the font size for the text. This extension is developed for a comfortable read experience!
So how exactly does it work? Visit the page you want to print and click on the green PrintFriendly icon in your toolbar. A dialog window will open, from where you will be able to make changes to the page. Remember that you can always undo any changes that you made. You simply need to click on ‘menu’ and select the ‘undo’ option.
When you are done modifying, you can save the page as a PDF or print it. When you save the file, it still includes clickable links. You can also share the page with friends.
The extension is very easy to use. You can install it at home and at work, so you can print a page whenever you need to!
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Summary of best Microsoft Edge Browser Extensions
So in our opinion, the best Microsoft Edge Extensions are:
- TreeClicks
- Lastpass
- Translator for Edge
- AdBlock
- Grammarly
- Office for Microsoft Edge
- Honey for Edge
- PrintFriendly and PDF extension
Conclusion about best Edge Extensions
These are some of the most popular and best extensions so far. With these extensions you may translate webpages, block annoying ads, type flawless texts and emails, and buy products online using the best coupons. Besides, with the unique extension TreeClicks you can even contribute to a better world while you are doing your shopping online. We believe everyone should install the TreeClicks extension, the world of today needs some extra support! The Microsoft store keeps on growing, and more apps will be available. Installing extensions is easy and fast, and it will improve the features of Microsoft Edge. Make sure to keep yourself informed for further updates in the store!
Did you know that a lot of the Edge Extensions are also available for Chrome?
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