Understanding Hāpara Highlights compatibility: Google Workspace vs Microsoft Edge Follow
This article helps teachers and administrators understand which browser and extension to use for Hāpara Highlights, based on your school’s platform.
In this article:
Hāpara Highlights connects student browsers to a teacher’s Highlights dashboard through a browser extension.
Your school’s platform determines which version of the extension to install:
Google Workspace schools use the Chrome extension (installed via the Google Admin Console).
Microsoft 365 schools use the Edge extension (installed via Microsoft Endpoint Manager or Edge Admin Center).
Students must be signed in to the correct browser with their school account for Highlights to connect.
Important compatibility note ⚠️
The Chrome and Edge Highlights extensions are not interchangeable. Your school will use either the Chrome extension or the Edge Highlights extension.
| School Platform | Supported Browser | Account Type | Works In |
| Google Workspace | Google Chrome | Google account | ✅ Chrome only |
| Microsoft 365 | Microsoft Edge | Microsoft account | ✅ Edge only |
Reminders:
Google Workspace students must open Google Chrome and be signed in with their school Google account.
Microsoft 365 students must open Microsoft Edge and be signed in with their school Microsoft account.
Using the wrong browser prevents Highlights from activating, even though Chrome and Edge look similar.
Device and browser compatibility
| Device | Browser | Google ID | Microsoft ID |
| Chromebook | Chrome | ✅ Supported | ❌ Not Supported |
| Edge | ❌ Not Supported | ❌ Not Supported | |
| Windows Laptop | Chrome | ✅ Supported | ❌ Not Supported |
| Edge | ❌ Not Supported | ✅ Supported | |
| MacBook | Chrome | ✅ Supported | ❌ Not Supported |
| Edge | ❌ Not Supported | ✅ Supported | |
| Tablets & Mobile Devices | Any browser | ❌ Not Supported | ❌ Not Supported |
Additional tips
Always verify that the correct extension is installed and visible in the browser toolbar.
Students should sign into the browser, not just Google Docs or Outlook.
Admins can confirm deployment through the Google Admin Console or Microsoft Endpoint Manager.
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