Fix the error We couldn't load this extension on Edge browser

Finally, Microsoft also supports the download and installation of Edge browser extension with Insider Preview build 14291 version.

If you use the Insider Preview build 14291 or later you can add more utilities and features to the Edge browser by installing extensions and extensions for the Microsoft edge browser.

Installing the extension on the Edge browser is quite simple. Refer to the steps to install the extension on the Edge browser here.

However, during the installation of the extension, users often encounter errors We couldn't load this extension. This error may be because the file you downloaded was corrupted or the browser could not load the extension.

To fix this error you can refer to 1 of 2 ways below:

1. Method 1

When you unzip the extension file you downloaded by double-clicking the file or clicking the Run button on the Edge browser, it will automatically create an extension folder.

If during the installation of the Edge browser extension you have an error We couldn't load this extension , find the directory containing the extension file that you could not install and then delete the folder .

Then proceed to double-click the extension file to open the new utility folder.

Now you can load the extension without errors.

2. Way 2

If the error We couldn't load this extension still appears, this case is very likely that your extension file has failed.

The best way to fix the error in this case is to delete the extension file you downloaded and then download a new extension file to finish.

Refer to some of the following articles:

1. Change Edge browser default search tool for Windows 10 Mobile

1. Instructions for installing extensions on Edge browser Windows 10

1. Instructions to block Edge browser on Windows 10

Good luck!