up vote 8 down vote favorite
1
share [g+] share [fb]

Do extensions on Google Chrome update automatically? I am looking all over the place for some sort of a "check for updates" button on all of my extensions but am not finding it.

link|improve this question
60% accept rate
As both Sathya and ChrisF mentioned, extensions, as well as Chrome, update automatically. There's a button to update all extensions manually because they aren't updated whenever an update appears, but most likely on a fixed schedule. The button is there only to force an update faster. So, basically, you have nothing to worry about when it comes to extensions, they auto-update almost as soon as they need to be. – alex Feb 17 '10 at 21:45
feedback

2 Answers

up vote 12 down vote accepted

Chrome extensions do auto-update. If you want to force-check for updates, look at ChrisF's answer.

link|improve this answer
I suspected that given that Chrome itself silently auto-updates, but I wasn't 100% sure. – ChrisF Feb 17 '10 at 21:23
@ChrisF I wouldn't have known if I hadn't installed AutoPager extension - it pops open a new tab and navigates to change log everytime the extension gets updated - but hey I never asked to update it! – Sathya♦ Feb 17 '10 at 21:30
@Chris lastpass also warns of new updates. – Cawas Sep 30 '10 at 17:04
feedback
up vote 11 down vote

To force an update go to chrome://extensions/ (Tools > Extensions) then click on "Developer Mode"

An Update Extensions Now button appears.

Click it.

link|improve this answer
does that mean they don't update otherwise? Its a little odd that updating an extension is an option only developers may be interested in. – finiteloop Feb 17 '10 at 21:23
@segfault - see Sathya's answer. – ChrisF Feb 17 '10 at 21:27
3  
we're looping here :). See Sathya's answer, see ChrisF's answer. – alex Feb 17 '10 at 21:56
feedback

Your Answer

 
or
required, but never shown
discard

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.