Trust® Wallet Extension – Your Gateway to Web3
Trust Wallet Extension is a secure, non‑custodial browser wallet that lets you manage crypto, NFTs, and Web3 dApps directly from your desktop while keeping full control of your private keys. The official Trust Wallet website and browser‑store listings should always be used to download the extension to avoid phishing or fake copies.
Official link
The official starting point for Trust Wallet products, including the browser extension, is the main Trust Wallet site at https://trustwallet.com. From there, users are directed to the verified listings in Chrome, Brave, Edge, or other supported browser stores to install the extension safely.
What the extension does
The Trust Wallet Extension brings the mobile wallet experience to desktop browsers, acting as a gateway between your browser and multiple blockchain networks. It lets you store, send, receive, and swap thousands of tokens while interacting with decentralized applications without leaving your normal browsing environment.
Once installed, the extension embeds a Web3 provider into your browser so compatible dApps can request connection, read wallet addresses, and prompt for signed transactions. This turns your browser into a full Web3 console where you can trade, stake, lend, borrow, and manage NFTs directly from DeFi platforms, NFT marketplaces, and Web3 games.
Key Web3 features
The extension is designed to simplify Web3 onboarding while still serving advanced users who need multi‑chain access. Core features typically include:
- Multi‑chain support for major networks so you can manage assets on different blockchains in one unified wallet interface.
- Built‑in dApp connectivity so sites can connect with a click, allowing you to use DeFi protocols, on‑chain games, and NFT platforms seamlessly.
- Token swaps through integrated decentralized exchanges (DEXs), enabling direct, non‑custodial token trades from within the extension.
- NFT viewing and management so you can store, display, and trade collectibles and in‑game items across supported chains.
- Support for adding custom networks and tokens, giving power users flexibility for newer chains and less common assets.
These capabilities make the extension a versatile control center for managing a diverse on‑chain portfolio and exploring Web3 without juggling multiple tools.
Security and self‑custody
Trust Wallet Extension follows a self‑custodial model where users hold their own keys, meaning no centralized party can access or freeze your assets from within the wallet. During setup, you are given a recovery or seed phrase that must be backed up securely offline, because it is the only way to restore the wallet if the browser profile or machine is lost.
Key generation and transaction signing are handled locally in the browser environment, and the private key or seed phrase is not shared with websites or dApps when you connect. Many implementations also include Web3 security checks that flag suspicious domains or risky transaction patterns to help protect less experienced users from common scams.
Getting started with Trust Wallet Extension
To begin using Trust Wallet Extension safely, the general flow is straightforward.
- Visit the official Trust Wallet website at https://trustwallet.com and follow the link for the browser extension appropriate to your browser, such as Chrome or Brave.
- Install the extension from the browser’s official store, then either create a new wallet or import an existing one using your recovery phrase if you already use Trust Wallet on mobile.
- Securely store your recovery phrase offline and never share it with anyone, because anyone with that phrase can control your funds.
- Add or verify your networks and tokens, then visit a Web3‑enabled site and connect the extension to start swapping, staking, and exploring NFTs.
Used correctly, the Trust Wallet Extension offers a familiar but powerful desktop complement to the mobile app, giving you a continuous Web3 experience across devices while preserving self‑custody and flexibility.