This article summarizes the features and enhancements for the Cato Browser Extension for Chrome according to the specific version.
In addition, it also lists the known limitations.
The Browser Extension can be downloaded from the Chrome Web Store.
Cato Browser Extension
This section summarizes the features and enhancements for Cato's Browser Extension.
Browser Extension v1.8
During the week of May 10, 2026, Enterprise Browser v1.8 is available. This version contains:
If a connection is lost, the Browser displays a spinner icon while automatically restoring the connection
An automatic reconnection attempt can now be stopped with the Cancel button
Stability improvements and security updates
Resolved Issues v1.8
ID | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|
162057 | Resolved an issue that caused download alerts of previous sessions to be displayed | High |
172076 | Fixed an issue that caused the Setting page to display out of date information | High |
174668 | Fixed an issue that caused the Browser to remain stuck on the connecting screen the first time a user signed in | Medium |
Browser Extension v1.7
During the week of April 5, a new Browser Extension v1.7 will be available in the Chrome Web Store, and includes the following:
Enhancements
Description |
|---|
Improved connection recovery helping maintain uninterrupted service. |
Browser Extension v1.6
During the week of March 1, a new Browser Extension v1.6 will be available in the Chrome Web Store, and includes the following:
Enhancements
Description |
|---|
Network Diagnostics Tool – Added built-in diagnostics to capture and analyze connectivity data for faster troubleshooting. |
Resolved Issues
Description | Severity |
|---|---|
Improved logout performance and reliability. | High |
Browser Extension v1.5
During the week of February 1, a new Browser Extension v1.5 will be available in the Chrome Web Store, and includes improved performance fixes.
Browser Extension v1.4
During the week of January 11, a new Browser Extension v1.4 will be available in the Chrome Web Store, and includes the following:
Resolved Issues
Description | Severity |
|---|---|
Improved performance issues that caused increased browser CPU consumption. | High |
Browser Extension v1.3
During the week of December 8, a new Browser Extension v1.3 will be available in the Chrome Web Store, and includes the following:
Resolved Issues
Description | Severity |
|---|---|
Improved how the extension writes and stores logs which had caused slowness and pages to be unresponsive. | High |
Browser Extension v1.2
During the week of November 10, a new Browser Extension v1.2 will be available in the Chrome Web Store, and includes the following:
Resolved Issues
Description | Severity |
|---|---|
Significantly reduced appearance of browser Sign-In pop-up message | High |
Improved log collection |
Browser Extension v1.1
From October 6, 2025, Cato is gradually releasing Browser Extension v1.1. This version includes the following:
New Features
Browser Extension v1.1 includes the following new features:
Browser Extension WAN Access: The Cato Browser Extension now lets users securely access WAN applications (HTTPS) directly from their Chrome browser
Improved monitoring for when the Browser Extension disconnects from the PoP
Requirements
Browser Extension v1.1 requires that TLS Inspection be enabled.
Browser Extension v1.0
From March 31, 2025, the Cato Browser Extension is available from the Chrome Web Store.
You can now use the Cato Browser Extension to let authorized users access sensitive SaaS resources without installing the Cato Client, for example, for unmanaged devices. The Client Connectivity Policy lets you define who is allowed to use the Browser Extension, which ensures that adaptive access conditions are met.