# Extension testing for Dummies please **URL:** \ **Category:** Extensions\ **Created:** [December 16, 2021, 9:00am UTC](https://staging-discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/extension-testing-for-dummies-please/35440 "2021-12-16T09:00:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 2
**Author:** ![BarryCarlyon](https://d1d6mrmdu7ztse.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/staging-discuss.dev.twitch.com/barrycarlyon/32/253_2.png) [@BarryCarlyon](https://staging-discuss.dev.twitch.com/u/BarryCarlyon)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2021, 12:35pm UTC](https://staging-discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/extension-testing-for-dummies-please/35440/2 "2021-12-16T12:35:34Z")
> [@Mr.B](#): > > I did some research before asking and all I have found was posts from 2018 and thought it may have changed. It has not changed > [@Testing Bits in Extensions](https://staging-discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/testing-bits-in-extensions/19161): > > We know how important having a high quality monetization experience is for your Twitch Extensions. To help you ship monetized Extensions with a higher degree of confidence, we’re making it easier to test Bits in Extensions on your own channel. Developers can now activate Bits-enabled Extension versions that are in a [testing state](https://dev.twitch.tv/docs/extensions/required-technical-background/#extension-life-cycle) on their own channel without needing Partner or Affiliate status and Bits used in the Extension won’t be deducted from their wallet. Please note that if you are trying … Covers the current possible bits testing scenarios --- _[View the full topic](https://staging-discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/extension-testing-for-dummies-please/35440)._