How to update the Phantom Wallet extension? (Browser Update)

Accessing the Browser Extension Store

1. Open the web browser where Phantom Wallet is installed — typically Chrome, Brave, or Edge.

2. Navigate to the official extension store: chrome.google.com/webstore for Chrome and Edge users; brave.com/brave-browser/extensions for Brave users.

3. In the search bar, type “Phantom Wallet” and press Enter to locate the official extension listing.

4. Verify the publisher name is “Phantom Labs” and check for the verified badge next to the developer name.

5. Click the “Add to Chrome” or “Add to Brave” button if an update is available — the interface will reflect “Update” instead of “Add” when a newer version exists.

Manual Update via Browser Extensions Page

1. Type chrome://extensions into the address bar for Chrome or Edge, or brave://extensions for Brave.

2. Enable “Developer mode” using the toggle in the top-right corner of the extensions management page.

3. Locate Phantom Wallet in the list of installed extensions — its icon appears as a purple fox head.

4. Click the “Update” button located at the top-left corner of the extensions page — this triggers a forced refresh of all installed extensions.

5. Wait for the confirmation toast or status change indicating successful update completion.

Verifying the Updated Version Number

1. Return to chrome://extensions or brave://extensions after the update completes.

2. Find Phantom Wallet and click the “Details” button beneath its name and icon.

3. Scroll down to the “Version” field — compare it against the latest version listed on phantom.app/download or GitHub releases.

4. Confirm the version number matches the most recent stable release published by Phantom Labs.

5. Check the “Last updated” timestamp to ensure it reflects activity within the past 7 days.

Clearing Cache and Reloading

1. Close all tabs running dApps connected to Phantom Wallet — including Uniswap, Raydium, or Jupiter.

2. Right-click the Phantom extension icon in the browser toolbar and select “Manage extension”.

3. Toggle off “Allow access to file URLs” temporarily, then toggle it back on.

4. Click the “Reload” button visible in the extension details panel.

5. Reopen Phantom by clicking its icon — observe whether the UI displays new features or layout adjustments consistent with the changelog.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Does updating Phantom Wallet erase my private keys or seed phrase?No. Private keys and seed phrases are stored locally in your browser’s secure storage and remain untouched during extension updates.

Q2: Why does Phantom show “Update available” but no action occurs after clicking?This may occur if the browser is offline, the extension store is blocked by network policies, or cached metadata hasn’t refreshed — try restarting the browser before retrying.

Q3: Can I roll back to a previous version of Phantom Wallet?Rollbacks are unsupported and strongly discouraged — older versions may lack critical security patches or compatibility with current Solana RPC endpoints.

Q4: Is it safe to install Phantom Wallet from third-party sites or Telegram links?No. Phantom Wallet should only be installed from official sources: phantom.app, Chrome Web Store, Brave Store, or GitHub releases — all other channels risk counterfeit or malicious builds.