To pin an extension icon manually in different browsers, follow these steps for Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari:


1. Google Chrome


To pin an extension icon to the Chrome toolbar:

  1. Install the Extension: First, install the extension from the Chrome Web Store if you haven't already.
  2. Open the Extension Menu: In the top-right corner of the browser, look for the Extensions icon (it looks like a puzzle piece).
  3. Click on the Extensions Icon: This will open a menu showing all the installed extensions.
  4. Pin the Extension: Find the extension you want to pin and click the pin iconnext to it. The extension will now appear on the browser toolbar.
    • If the extension icon is already visible in the toolbar, it’s already pinned.
    • If you don't see the icon, you can click on the puzzle piece icon again and pin it from there.


2. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)


To pin an extension icon to the Edge toolbar:

  1. Install the Extension: First, install the extension from the Microsoft Edge Add-ons store.
  2. Open the Extensions Menu: Click on the three-dot menu (⋯) in the top-right corner of the browser, then choose Extensions.
  3. Pin the Extension: In the Extensions page, find the extension you want to pin and click the pin icon next to it. The icon will appear in the toolbar.

Alternatively:

  • Click the Extensions icon (puzzle piece) in the top-right corner of Edge, and then click the pin icon next to the extension you want to pin.


3. Mozilla Firefox


To pin an extension icon to the Firefox toolbar:

  1. Install the Extension: Install the extension from the Firefox Add-ons website if you haven't already.
  2. Open the Menu: Right-click anywhere on the Firefox toolbar (the area where the address bar is located).
  3. Customize Toolbar: Click on Customize Toolbar from the context menu.
  4. Drag and Drop the Extension: Find the extension icon in the window that appears and drag it to the toolbar. Release it to pin it.
  5. Done: Click Done once you're finished.

Alternatively:

  • You can also click the three-line menu (hamburger icon) in the top-right corner, go to Add-ons > Extensions, and select the extension you want to manage. Then you can click on the pin icon to add it to the toolbar.


4. Safari


To pin an extension icon to the Safari toolbar:

  1. Install the Extension: First, install the extension from the Safari Extensions Gallery or the App Store.
  2. Enable the Extension: Open Safari, go to Safari > Preferences > Extensions, and ensure the extension is enabled.
  3. Show Toolbar Icon: After installation, if the extension has a toolbar icon, you will typically see it in the Safari toolbar by default. If it’s not visible, follow these steps:
    • Right-click on the Safari toolbar.
    • Choose Customize Toolbar.
    • Drag the extension's icon to the toolbar from the customization menu.
    • Click Done.


Once added, the extension icon will remain pinned to the toolbar, and you can click on it to interact with the extension.


Summary of Steps:

  • Chrome/Edge: Click the Extensions icon (puzzle piece) > Pin the extension by clicking the pin icon.
  • Firefox: Right-click on the toolbar > Choose "Customize Toolbar" > Drag and drop the extension icon to the toolbar.
  • Safari: Right-click the toolbar > Choose "Customize Toolbar" > Drag the extension icon to the toolbar.


By following these steps, you can easily pin the extension icon to the toolbar in your browser.