Rename a published chrome extension

[harjot grewal]

Is it possible to rename a live Chrome Extension? Will it cause any effect on existing users? Will the update cause the extension to be disabled for existing users?

Please let me know as I don't want any side effects on the existing users.

Thanks!

[hrg...@gmail.com]

Changing the just name doesn't cause the browser to react in any particular way, it's just like changing the description. Existing user won't be affected in any way.

However, the new name must be approved by the human reviewer first. That's the part that may get in your way if you want to change the name of your extension from, say, "Download manager" to "Photo Viewer".

Such a drastic change will surely grant you a rejection.