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Why an extension doesn't work in Step

Most Chrome extensions work in Step. The few that don't usually rely on Google account features.

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Step runs the same extension API as Chrome. Compatibility issues are almost always limited to extensions that depend on a Google account session inside the browser.

Site access permission

Open the extension's details and check Site access. Some extensions need On all sites; others need to be granted site by site.

Google account dependency

Extensions that read your Google account state (Drive picker integrations, Gmail-aware tools) may misbehave. Sign in to the Google service in a tab first.

Manifest V3 reality

Step uses Chromium's MV3 enforcement. A handful of MV2-only extensions are blocked. Look for an MV3-compatible alternative.