Extension Not Working

Solutions for common Chrome extension issues and how to fix them.

Troubleshooting2 min read

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:

  1. Go to chrome://extensions/ in your browser
  2. Find BetterHomework
  3. Make sure the toggle is turned ON
  4. Click "Reload" to refresh the extension

Screen Capture Not Working

Cause: The extension may not have the necessary permissions.

Solution:

  1. Go to chrome://extensions/
  2. Click "Details" on BetterHomework
  3. Make sure "Site access" is set to "On all sites"
  4. Try again

"Solve with BetterHomework" Button Not Appearing

Cause: The text selection feature may be disabled.

Solution:

  1. Click the BetterHomework extension icon
  2. Check the toggle at the bottom of the panel
  3. Make sure it's turned ON

Extension Opens But Shows Blank Screen

Cause: Authentication or loading issue.

Solution:

  1. Try signing out and signing back in
  2. Clear browser cache and cookies
  3. Reinstall the extension

Reinstalling the Extension

If problems persist:

  1. Go to chrome://extensions/
  2. Find BetterHomework and click "Remove"
  3. Restart Chrome
  4. Reinstall from the Chrome Web Store
  5. 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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