chromium-web-store

chromium-web-store adds Chrome Web Store extension installation and semi-automatic updates to ungoogled Chromium and other unsupported forks.

github.com/NeverDecaf/chromium-web-store
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About chromium-web-store

chromium-web-store is an open source browser extension that adds Chrome Web Store extension installation and semi-automatic update functionality to ungoogled Chromium and other Chromium forks that lack native Chrome Web Store support. It shows available extension updates via a toolbar badge, and also supports updates for extensions not listed in the Chrome Web Store if developers host a compatible update manifest. To use the extension, users must adjust specific browser flags: ungoogled Chromium requires setting the #extension-mime-request-handling flag to "Always prompt for install", while other supported forks need to enable the "Always download CRX files" option in extension advanced settings. Some extensions may not update until the browser is restarted, and users may see CRX installation errors if required flag settings are not configured correctly.

Key features

  • Install Chrome Web Store extensions on unsupported Chromium forks
  • Display available extension updates via toolbar badge
  • Support semi-automatic updates for installed extensions
  • Enable updates for non-listed extensions with hosted update manifest
  • Offer right-click context menu to add extensions
Best for: Users of ungoogled Chromium and other Chromium forks without native Chrome Web Store support benefit most.
Good for
  • Open source under MIT license
  • Supports updates for extensions not listed in Chrome Web Store
  • Provides multiple installation methods for different use cases
Watch out for
  • Requires manual browser flag configuration to function
  • Some extensions require browser restart to complete updates
  • May show CRX installation errors if flags are misconfigured

chromium-web-store at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
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Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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chromium-web-store FAQ

What browser flag setting is required for ungoogled Chromium?
The #extension-mime-request-handling flag must be set to "Always prompt for install".
What should I do if the "Add to Chromium" button is not visible?
Use the right-click context menu "Add to Chromium" option instead.
Why might an installed extension not update right away?
Some extensions require a browser restart to complete updates.
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