> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.sortpin.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.sortpin.com/faqs/how-to-temporarily-disable-sortpin.com-extension-info.md).

# How to Temporarily Disable SortPin.com Extension Info

How to pin the SortPin extension to Chrome toolbar, temporarily disable SortPin card info, or disable any Chrome extension without uninstalling.

This guide covers 3 common tasks:

* 📌 [**Pin** the SortPin icon to Chrome toolbar](#how-to-pin-the-sortpin-extension)
* 🔕 [**Temporarily disable** SortPin card info display](#how-to-temporarily-disable-sortpin-card-info)
* 🚫 [**Fully disable** a Chrome extension](#how-to-temporarily-disable-any-chrome-extension)

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## 📌 How to Pin the SortPin Extension

Pinning makes the SortPin icon **always visible** in your Chrome toolbar for quick access.

<figure><img src="https://2471944289-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F1dyhQmzVZzoiyGruwgGi%2Fuploads%2F4RTMgtUHrQd5amF6hMmt%2FCleanShot%202025-01-06%20at%2009.34.23%402x.png?alt=media&amp;token=eb133bca-edb5-4bd7-b913-e912ea4da656" alt="How to pin the SortPin Chrome extension"><figcaption><p>How to pin the SortPin Chrome extension</p></figcaption></figure>

### Steps:

1. Open Chrome and click the **🧩 Extensions icon** (puzzle piece) in the upper-right corner
2. Find **SortPin.com** in the list
3. Click the **📌 pin icon** next to SortPin

The SortPin icon is now permanently visible in your toolbar.

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## 🔕 How to Temporarily Disable SortPin Card Info

If SortPin's data cards are showing on Pinterest and you want to **hide them temporarily** without uninstalling:

<figure><img src="https://2471944289-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F1dyhQmzVZzoiyGruwgGi%2Fuploads%2FHapE0spQRSQ75bwyshbn%2FCleanShot%202025-01-06%20at%2009.35.31%402x.png?alt=media&amp;token=9cb010b0-26cc-4b82-8200-9669d32acbc9" alt="Temporarily disable SortPin card info"><figcaption><p>Toggle SortPin card display on/off</p></figcaption></figure>

### Steps:

1. Make sure SortPin is [**pinned**](#how-to-pin-the-sortpin-extension) to your toolbar
2. Click the **SortPin icon** in the toolbar
3. In the dropdown menu, find the toggle labeled **"Turn On/Off extension"**
4. Toggle it **OFF** to hide cards, **ON** to show them again

✅ This is the **easiest way** to silence SortPin temporarily without removing it.

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## 🚫 How to Temporarily Disable Any Chrome Extension

For a complete disable (not just card info), use Chrome's extension manager:

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### Steps:

1. Open Chrome and click the **⋮ three-dot menu** in the upper-right
2. Go to **Extensions** → **Manage Extensions**
3. Find the extension you want to disable
4. Toggle **OFF** the switch next to its name

The extension stays installed but is **inactive** until you toggle it back on.

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## 🔄 Want to Remove SortPin Completely?

If you no longer need SortPin, see: [How to Uninstall SortPin →](/faqs/how-to-uninstall.md)

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