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Green dot under extension icons

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Why is there a green dot under some of my extension icons & how do I get rid of it?

Why is there a green dot under some of my extension icons & how do I get rid of it?
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green dot maybe indicates that extension is working to get rid of it search extension setting on your browser

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This means that the extension needs permission to be active on the tab. See "Permission notifications":

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Ok, so how do I make the dot go away? I don't see the "Always allow on [website]" menu option.