Chrome extensions are a powerful way to add new features and functionality to the browser. Extensions can be used by millions of people, and their use is growing every day. If you would like to get more out of your extensions, we have a dedicated article on tips and tricks to use Chrome extensions on Opera. Although extensions are great and offer a unique browsing experience, sometimes they may fail you when you need them the most.

Is Postman a Chrome extension? 

Postman is a Chrome extension. You can install it from the Chrome Web Store or by downloading it directly as an application. It is available on Mac and Windows machines, as well as on Linux. The extension makes API development faster and easier, saving you time and allowing you to build better applications. It’s the perfect tool for developers who are looking for an efficient way to test their web service APIs, mock HTTP requests, create test data, and share API documentation.

How do I add the Postman extension to Chrome?

The Postman Chrome extension has since become deprecated with the introduction of the updated version known as Postman Native Apps. With the app version comes new and improved features. You can still use the Chrome extension but the app has more features plus all your data in the extension will automatically move to the app once you download it.  To add Postman to Chrome, follow the instructions below:

What can I do if Postman isn’t opening? 

1. Disable and enable the extension

2. Enable Javascript in Chrome

3. Restart Chrome

Is there a Postman Chrome extension alternative worthy of my attention?

Postman is an awesome Chrome extension for testing APIs and with great features. If you are looking for an alternative to Postman, here are some of the best ones:

Advanced REST Client – This is a Chrome extension for testing APIs. It’s very similar to Postman, and it has many of the same features. Requestly  – Requestly has some features that make it stand out from other Chrome extensions such as Postman. Its interface is more streamlined than Postman’s and supports most of the features you’d expect from a modern HTTP client. Mokku – It has a lot of features that are useful for developers, including the ability to share your API calls with others, as well as being able to execute them via the command line.

We hope that with the solutions listed above, you have been able to get your Postman extension working again.  Sometimes, an extension may be infected by bugs or downloaded from an unverified source. In such a case, you need to follow the steps of removing malicious extensions from Chrome to secure your browser. Let us know what solution worked for you in the comments section below.

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