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How to Stop Excel Online Stock Connector Add-In from Opening Automatically
Question details
The user needs to prevent the Stock Connector add-in from launching automatically every time they reopen a spreadsheet.
- Product
- Excel Online
- Device & OS
- MacBook Air (Microsoft Edge)
- Scenario
- Reopening an existing spreadsheet in Excel Online via a web browser.
- Observed behavior
- The Stock Connector add-in opens automatically upon loading the spreadsheet. Clearing the browser cache does not resolve the issue, and the add-in continues to reappear or prompt for reinstallation even after being removed.
Ensure you are logged into the correct Microsoft account in Excel Online and check if the issue occurs across multiple different workbooks or just one specific file.
Remove or Hide the Stock Connector Add-In
Manage your active add-ins directly within Excel Online settings to remove extensions you no longer want to launch automatically.
If you no longer need the Stock Connector, removing it from your account is the most direct way to stop it from loading. Note that some add-ins only offer a 'Remove' option rather than 'Hide'.
In Excel Online, navigate to the top ribbon, click on the 'Insert' tab, and select 'Add-ins'.
Click on 'My Add-ins' or go to 'File' > 'Get Add-ins' > 'Manage My Add-ins' to view your currently installed extensions.
Locate 'Stock Connector' in the list, click the three-dot menu icon next to it, and choose 'Remove' (or 'Hide' if available).
Contact the Add-In Developer for Specific Support
If the add-in behaves aggressively by repeatedly returning after removal, the issue may stem from the add-in's code requiring developer intervention.
Edit Spreadsheets Locally Free from Web Add-in Glitches
If managing stubborn add-ins in Excel Online is slowing you down, switch to WPS Office. Enjoy a fast, lightweight desktop spreadsheet tool that works offline, eliminating unpredictable browser-based add-in pop-ups while keeping your workflow completely smooth.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Visit the official WPS website and download the free desktop application for your Mac.
- 2. Open WPS Spreadsheets: Launch the application and open your existing .xlsx files directly from your local drive.
- 3. Edit Without Interruptions: Work on your financial data locally without the web-based Stock Connector add-in launching automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Stock Connector add-in reappear after I delete it?
If an add-in is heavily integrated into a specific workbook's formulas or data connections, the file itself may trigger a prompt to reinstall it upon reopening. You must remove all linked data types inside the workbook to stop this trigger.
Can clearing my Microsoft Edge cache stop Excel add-ins from loading?
Typically, no. Add-in preferences are saved to your Microsoft account or the workbook file itself on the server side. Clearing the local browser cache on your Mac will not change the add-in's core behavior.
Where is the option to hide add-ins in Excel Online?
You can usually find this by navigating to File > Get Add-ins > Manage My Add-ins. However, depending on how the third-party developer configured it, some add-ins can only be removed completely rather than just hidden from view.
