Extension Not Working
If the BetterHomework extension isn't working properly, try these solutions.
Common Issues & Solutions
Extension Icon is Grayed Out
Cause: The extension may be disabled or not loaded properly.
Solution:
- Go to
chrome://extensions/in your browser - Find BetterHomework
- Make sure the toggle is turned ON
- Click "Reload" to refresh the extension
Screen Capture Not Working
Cause: The extension may not have the necessary permissions.
Solution:
- Go to
chrome://extensions/ - Click "Details" on BetterHomework
- Make sure "Site access" is set to "On all sites"
- Try again
"Solve with BetterHomework" Button Not Appearing
Cause: The text selection feature may be disabled.
Solution:
- Click the BetterHomework extension icon
- Check the toggle at the bottom of the panel
- Make sure it's turned ON
Extension Opens But Shows Blank Screen
Cause: Authentication or loading issue.
Solution:
- Try signing out and signing back in
- Clear browser cache and cookies
- Reinstall the extension
Reinstalling the Extension
If problems persist:
- Go to
chrome://extensions/ - Find BetterHomework and click "Remove"
- Restart Chrome
- Reinstall from the Chrome Web Store
- Sign in again
Browser Compatibility
BetterHomework works best on:
- Google Chrome (recommended)
- Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
- Brave Browser
Not supported: Firefox, Safari
Still Having Issues?
Contact us at support@betterhomework.ai with:
- Your browser version
- A description of the problem
- Any error messages you see
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