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google-chromegoogle-chrome-extension
user2521436
user2521436

Reputation: 299

Are Chrome Extensions supported on mobile?

Do Chrome extensions work well on mobile phones?

I want to create an extension but unsure whether it will work on mobile devices.

If not, do I have to use a service like PhoneGap?

Upvotes: 0

Views: 7813

Answers (1)

Xan
Xan

Reputation: 77551

Google Chrome does not support extensions on mobile devices.

Chrome Apps, however, are another story. There is a toolchain, cca or Chrome Apps for Mobile, based on Apache Cordova that can compile an app into a native Android/iOS app.

Make sure you understand the differences between extensions and apps.

As a rule of thumb: Choose an app if you want to develop an (independent) application that can stand on its own. If you want to interact with the browser (e.g. modify a web page), build an extension.

Also take note of API limitations of cca-translated Apps.

Upvotes: 2

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