Description
What is this about?
We've found that extension updates roll out slowly across our user base, even when distribution reaches 100%. The browser detects updates automatically, but it doesn't install them until the extension reloads, typically during the next browser restart.
To improve this, we can detect when an update is available and either prompt the user to restart the extension via a manual action (e.g., a "restart now" button), or automatically restart the extension when it's idle to apply the update seamlessly. As a first step, we’ll implement the auto update/restart when idle.
Outcome to drive towards: Most users are using the latest 2 versions of the extension. If there are other ideas that can be faster list in the tactics.
Tactic:
#30275
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Stakeholder review needed before the work gets merged
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