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Configure extension installation allow list

Verified with Google Chrome — updated on July 10, 2026

Supported on: Microsoft Windows 7 or later

Path in the GPO console

Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Google\Google Chrome\Extensions

Description

Setting the policy specifies which extensions are not subject to the blocklist. A blocklist value of * means all extensions are blocked and users can only install extensions listed in the allow list. By default, all extensions are allowed. But, if you prohibited extensions by policy, use the list of allowed extensions to change that policy. Note: This policy only applies to platforms that support extensions. Example value: extension_id1 extension_id2

Registry

HKLM Software\Policies\Google\Chrome
HKCU Software\Policies\Google\Chrome

More options available

Options

Extension IDs to exempt from the blocklist
List (registry values) list
- list under Software\Policies\Google\Chrome\ExtensionInstallAllowlist

Export Builder

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Configure the state, scope and options, then generate .reg, PowerShell, Intune and SCCM outputs — or add the setting to a multi-setting collection.

These exports write the registry — this is not a managed GPO.

Scope

.reg file

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

; Exported from gporais.com
; Policy: Configure extension installation allow list
; State: Enabled
; Scope: Computer (HKLM)
; Supported on: Microsoft Windows 7 or later

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Google\Chrome\ExtensionInstallAllowlist]
; List values: enter one value per line in the builder UI.
More formats (PowerShell, Intune, SCCM)

PowerShell

# Exported from gporais.com
# Policy: Configure extension installation allow list
# State: Enabled
# Scope: Computer (HKLM)
# Supported on: Microsoft Windows 7 or later

$path = 'HKLM:\Software\Policies\Google\Chrome\ExtensionInstallAllowlist'
New-Item -Path $path -Force | Out-Null
# List values: enter one value per line in the builder UI.

Building a multi-setting collection? Add this setting and generate combined .reg / PowerShell / GPO scripts.

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