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Chrome Web Store vs Edge Add-ons

Chrome Web Store

chromewebstore.google.com

Depends
Confidence: Medium

If you use Chrome, this store is unavoidable . it is effectively the only extension marketplace . but treat every install as a security decision.

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Pick Chrome Web Store when

  • Chrome users wanting extensions
  • Developers reaching Chrome's user base
  • Enterprises managing extension fleets
  • Light browsing personalization

When Chrome Web Store is not a fit

  • Firefox or Safari users . wrong ecosystem entirely
  • Teams wanting vetted, audited software
  • Developers wanting built-in payments and billing
  • Anyone expecting strict quality curation

Sources

  1. Chrome Web Store review processdeveloper.chrome.com
    official
  2. Register your developer accountdeveloper.chrome.com
    official
  3. Chrome Web Store Developer Registration Fee 2026extensionradar.com
    review
  4. ExtensionPay is the Chrome Web Store Payments Replacementextensionpay.com
    official
  5. Avoiding lengthy review times for Chrome webstore submissionsgetsnapfont.com
    review
  6. Chrome Web Store is a messpalant.info
    security
  7. Security researcher finds 287 Chrome extensions leaking datatheregister.com
    security
  8. Over 100 Chrome Web Store extensions steal user accounts, datableepingcomputer.com
    security
  9. Malicious Chrome extensions with 1.7M installs found on Web Storebleepingcomputer.com
    security
  10. Dozens of Chrome Extensions Hacked, Exposing Millions of Users to Data Theftthehackernews.com
    news
  11. New Chrome Web Store for Enterprisescloud.google.com
    official
  12. Chrome Web Store is a nightmare for developers (Reddit)reddit.com
    review