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Google Chrome is reportedly working on a new feature that will allow users of extensions in the browser to enable and disable extensions on a per-site basis.
With so many types of Google Chrome extensions available, some users may not want e-commerce extensions to track them across sites, while others may hinder the performance of some web pages.
Disable Chrome extension per site
While users can currently enable and disable extensions at will, a new tool has been discovered by a Reddit (opens in new tab) user automatically applies the same setting per site, so users no longer have to remember their preferences.
Microsoft Edge has already implemented a similar “pause extensions on this site” feature as the company looks to push its browser to more Windows users. Like Chrome, Safari users are currently required to completely disable extensions to prevent them from being active on certain sites.
According to a chrome (opens in new tab) code review, the option will be housed in the extension menu near the address bar.
The update is currently in development and may take several months to be generally available to Chrome users. Moreover, Beeping computer (opens in new tab) suggests it may be testing in an A/B mode, so not all users can get a taste.
Either way, when it becomes available, the effects will likely be felt by many. According to the latest version, Chrome currently accounts for two-thirds (66%) of all desktop web sessions Stat counter (opens in new tab) numbers, well ahead of Edge in second (11%) and Safari in third (9%).