Often, novice Internet users do not know how to add extensions to Yandex.Browser and why they are needed at all. Therefore, we will try to help them understand these issues.
So, add-ons (extensions, plugins) are small programs that extend the functionality of web browsers. Of course, any browser has its own built-in tools, but still, as a rule, they are not enough.
As for the add-ons for the web browser, they are very different - these are all kinds of converters, email alerts, plugins for social networks, ad blockers, weather forecasts and many others.
This article will discuss extensions for Yandex.Browser. Supplements, which will be discussed, will provide the most comfortable pastime on the Internet.
It is worth noting that you can choose absolutely any plug-ins for your web browser, and not just those that will be discussed below.
How to add extensions (third-party) in Yandex.Browser
In order to install add-ons for the web browser from the Yandex search engine, the user will need to perform just a few simple steps.
First of all, launch the browser and go to its menu (button with the image of three stripes), and then refer to the "Add-ons" section. On the page that opens, you will see a list of all the extensions built into Yandex.Browser. Some of them can be deactivated, others will be included. However, now we are talking about third-party plugins - those that need to be downloaded and installed independently.
So, scroll down the page and click on the "Add-ons Catalog" link. Now you can select the plugin you need and add it to your web browser. For example, if you want to install the VKontakte extensions for Yandex.Browser, then in the search bar write the name of the social network, select the plugin and click the "Add to Browser" button. After that, the add-on will be integrated into Yandex.
Built-in plugins. Activation and deactivation
In Yandex.Browser, developers have provided very useful built-in extensions. In order to see them, open the menu of the web browser and refer to the item "Extras". Here you will see a list of all the "relatives" that are installed in the browser.
You may notice that all extensions are categorized:
Tools - here are plugins such as "Screenshots", "Comfortable video viewing" and "Turbo mode".
Synchronization - in this unit, the Evernote and LastPass extensions deserve special attention. About them will be discussed below.
Yandex Services - you can highlight the additions Yandex.Mail and Yandex.Disk.
Safe Internet - in this category you will see WOT extensions (site ranking based on user opinions), Adguard (blocks intrusive ads, pop-ups).
If you want to activate or, on the contrary, deactivate some kind of add-on, then simply move the toggle switch (on the right) to the desired position.
Evernote Web Clipper Extension
If you are an active Evernote user, be sure to install the Evernote Web Clipper plugin for your browser. You already know how to add extensions to Yandex.Browser, so you should not have difficulties with this procedure.
If you still don’t know what Evernote is, then in short it’s a note storage service. At the same time, notes can be both text and in the form of audio and video files. Here you can keep diaries, set "Reminder", make shopping lists and much more.
The extension allows you to take screenshots while browsing various sites, add interesting material to Evernout with one click, save links to videos or music. In general, the functionality of the service will pleasantly surprise the user.
LastPass add-on
When registering on any sites, you can record passwords, for example, in a regular notebook. However, it can be forgotten at home or in the office, lost. In addition, it is not very convenient to look for the right password in it, especially if there are a lot of them.
There is an exit! You can add extensions to Yandex.Browser that will securely store your passwords. It is recommended to pay attention to the LastPass add-on. After installing it and registering for the service, you will need to remember only one password used to enter the program.
Agree, this is very convenient, because all your data used to log in to all kinds of resources will be available to you on any device and anywhere in the world.
Conclusion
Now that you know how to add extensions to Yandex.Browser, install the ones you really need. As a rule, users add plugins for social networks, mail, weather. AdBlock ad blocker is very popular.
You can choose the add-ons at your discretion. For example, if you want to download video and audio materials from YouTube or VKontakte, use the SaveFrom.net extension. Follow the statistics of competitors' sites - RDS Bar will help you with this.