Why is IE lacking in Add-on/ Extensions as other browsers?

I have always wondered that .. , perhaps it is directly related to the Trident layout engine? I need a good technical answer.

thanks in advance

hosa

Posted 2014-11-25T00:49:24.277

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Because the developers up until now didn't want to add this feature – Ramhound – 2014-11-25T03:29:07.030

with IE12, Microsoft wants to make it easier to create addons: http://www.neowin.net/news/internet-explorer-12-ui-overhaul-is-a-blend-of-chrome-and-firefox-adds-extension-support

– magicandre1981 – 2014-11-25T05:01:09.400

Answers

From Microsoft: Managing Add-ons for IE.

Internet Explorer is designed to provide an add-on free experience, and will play HTML5 and many Adobe Flash videos without needing to install a separate add-on.

You'll only be able to install and use add-ons Internet Explorer for the desktop.

There are, however, some popular addons for IE available.

A more technical answer would be to look here and see why it's so hard(?) to develop add-ons for IE.

Rsya Studios

Posted 2014-11-25T00:49:24.277

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