How themes differ from extensions

Themes change browser appearance, while extensions add browser functionality.


What a theme is

A theme only changes the browser’s appearance (Awetheme exports Chrome theme packages that also work on Edge and other Chromium browsers):

  • Colors for the window frame, toolbar, tabs, new tab page, and so on
  • Images such as backgrounds and frame art
  • No scripts injected into web pages, and no change to how pages work

Choose a theme when you want a more personal and visually consistent browser.

What an extension is

Extensions add functionality:

  • They can modify page content, listen for actions, and call browser APIs
  • They usually request permissions
  • Review and security requirements are stricter

Choose an extension for tools such as ad blocking, notes, and translation.

Awetheme creates appearance themes. It does not create or distribute browser extensions.