Do some apps and extensions in the Chrome Web Store require an internet connection to function?

Many apps and extensions available in the Chrome Web Store do indeed require an internet connection to function properly. This is often because they depend on online resources, services, or databases to operate. For instance, web-based applications that pull content from the internet or rely on cloud services for data storage and processing would not work offline.

While there are some extensions that can function without an internet connection—such as those that operate solely within the browser using local data—the majority require connectivity to access the full breadth of their capabilities. This dependency on the internet is particularly evident in applications designed for collaboration, real-time updates, and content management, which necessitate constant connectivity to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information to users.

Options suggesting that only specific versions or certain features require internet access do not encompass the broader reality that many apps and extensions are designed with an online-first operational model in mind, emphasizing the need for an active internet connection.