- Download the extension .zip file from garden.qlik.dev or your chosen source and extract it to a folder on your computer.
- Open File Explorer and navigate to C:\Users[username]\Documents\Qlik\Sense\Extensions.
- Copy and paste the extracted extension folder into the Extensions directory.
- Restart Qlik Sense Desktop to register the new extension, then sign in if prompted.
- Open your app and click the Edit sheet in the top right to enter Edit mode.
- The extension will appear under Custom objects in the Assets panel on the left.
How to Add Extensions in Qlik Sense Desktop
Follow this interactive demo to learn how to add extensions in Qlik sense desktop.
📌 Why this matters
Why this matters
Qlik Sense Desktop doesn't have a centralized admin panel, so knowing the correct folder location is the only way to get extensions working. Without this, you'd have no way to add custom visualizations beyond what ships with the app. For analysts and developers building or testing apps locally, extensions unlock chart types - like Gantt charts, calendar heatmaps, or advanced tables - that make prototypes far more useful before they're ever pushed to a server. The process is also quick once you know where the folder is, meaning you can add multiple extensions in minutes and start experimenting immediately.
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