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Grid Tools Compatibility Guide

Before deploying Grid Tools to a team, admins and IT need to know which browsers are supported, which Smartsheet views the extension covers, and whether corporate browser policies will interfere with installation. This guide provides the specifics needed to evaluate compatibility before rollout rather than discovering gaps after.

Without Grid Tools

The daily workaround

Browser version uncertainty
IT teams managing standardized browser rollouts need to know which Chrome and Firefox versions Grid Tools supports before approving it for deployment.
Smartsheet view coverage gaps
Users who rely heavily on reports, dashboards, or WorkApps need to verify whether Grid Tools tools are available in those specific views before adopting it.
Corporate extension restrictions
Some organizations restrict browser extension installation to an approved list, requiring IT to evaluate the extension's permissions and distribution source before approving it.
Smartsheet plan differences
Certain Smartsheet features like Control Center, WorkApps, and Bridge are only available on Enterprise plans, and Grid Tools enhancements for those areas only apply when users have access to them.
Screenshot: Smartsheet grid view with Grid Tools toolbar visible above the column headers
The Grid Tools toolbar appears in the sheet grid view — the primary area where column and row tools are available.
Screenshot: Smartsheet dashboard view showing Grid Tools dark mode applied with the native dashboard layout intact
Dark mode applies in the dashboard view; other Grid Tools tools are specific to the grid and workflow editor.
Screenshot: Smartsheet workflow editor with Grid Tools zoom-out and popout controls visible
The workflow editor gets its own set of Grid Tools enhancements: zoom-out, popout, search, and automation management tools.

With Grid Tools

How Grid Tools handles it

Supported browsers documented
Grid Tools supports current releases of Chrome (Manifest V3) and Firefox (Manifest V2); both are available through their respective official browser extension stores.
Supported Smartsheet views listed
Grid Tools adds tools in the sheet grid, workflow (automation) editor, reports, dashboards, document generation, WorkApps, Control Center, and Bridge views.
Extension permissions are minimal
Grid Tools requests only the permissions required to read and modify the Smartsheet page in the browser — no access to other websites, browsing history, or account credentials.
Admin deployment guide available
The admin deployment page covers Chrome enterprise policy deployment, Firefox enterprise deployment, and license key distribution for teams.
Screenshot: Chrome Web Store listing for Grid Tools showing the Install button and extension details
Grid Tools is distributed through the Chrome Web Store — no sideloading or developer mode required.
Screenshot: Firefox Add-ons listing for Grid Tools showing the Add to Firefox button
The Firefox version is available through the official Mozilla Add-ons store.
Screenshot: Chrome extension permissions dialog for Grid Tools showing the list of requested permissions
Grid Tools requests only the permissions required to operate within the Smartsheet tab.

Frequently asked questions

Does Grid Tools work in Microsoft Edge or Safari?

Grid Tools is officially supported in Chrome and Firefox; Edge supports Chrome extensions through the Microsoft Edge Add-ons store and may work, but Edge is not an officially tested and supported browser.

Which Smartsheet plans is Grid Tools compatible with?

Grid Tools works with any Smartsheet plan that provides access to the views the user needs; features that enhance Control Center, WorkApps, or Bridge only apply when those products are part of the user's Smartsheet plan.

Can Grid Tools be deployed via Chrome enterprise policy?

Yes — Chrome enterprise policy supports force-installing or allowing specific extensions by their extension ID; the admin deployment guide covers the policy configuration steps.

Does Grid Tools work in incognito or private browsing mode?

By default, Chrome and Firefox do not run extensions in incognito or private windows; users who need Grid Tools in private mode must explicitly enable the extension for that mode in their browser extension settings.

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