Google Chrome is the most used Web Browser worldwide, according to Alexa because of its swift performance, a clean interface and easy syncing with mobile devices. Google's Chrome browser is packed full of an incredible amount of extensions that add all sorts of functionality. It's very hard to find what's useful though, so let us save your some time with this collection of the best Chrome extensions.
Note : Google Chrome extensions can slow down your browser, so make sure you stick to what you think will be most useful.
1. Instapaper, Pocket or Readability : Bookmark service extension that save any article you come across to your service of choice and they'll sync up across all your devices.
2. Feedly : RSS Reader that provide instant access to your feeds right inside Chrome.
3. Any.Do or Wunderlist : Create a to-dos list that helps in remind you, what you have to do no matter where you're working.
4. Minimalist for Everything : Get rid of Google's navigation bar to making Gmail less cluttered, notification, toolbars and tons of clutter.
5. Lazarus : Lifesaver for anyone who fills out a lot of forms online, or who writes in their browser. When you're typing in a form, Lazarus saves what you're doing. If your browser crashes, it saves a backup.
6. Gmail Offline : It allows you to continue using Gmail even when you don't have an Internet connection.
7. LastPass : A password manager that's free and easy to set up. You'll never have to remember a password again, and all your passwords will be synced up across your various devices.
8. HTTPS Everywhere : Make your web browsing more secure and you'll always visit the encrypted, secure version of a site whenever you type in the URL.
Also See : How to Prevent and Remove Browsers Hijackers from PC
9. AdBlock Plus or uBlock Origin : Tool to block annoying ads on websites, protect privacy across the web, block other sections you want to hide like YouTube comments, and even block malware.
10. Disconnect : It blocks third party tracking cookies, this means it blocks advertisers and social networks from tracking your browsing habits.
11. The Great Suspender : If you've bunch of tabs open in your browser is a resource hog and slow down your system to crawl. This extension will automatically suspend tabs you're not using so they don't use up CPU.
12. Honey : When you're shopping online you can almost always score a couple discount codes for a small percentage off a sale or free shipping. The major problem is that you usually have to hunt those codes down and paste them in at checkout but this extension will automatically applies discount codes for you.
13. Hover Zoom : This tool allows the user to hover over a linked thumbnail image and view it in a simple pop-up window. It’s quite convenient if you often browse sites such as Reddit, which feature very small thumbnails for large images.
14. User Agent Switcher : Some sites display their format differently for different browsers or operating systems. This extension allows you to instantly switch between desktop and mobile version of Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari and the default iOS and Android web brosers.
15. Session Buddy : It is an essential tool for those who habitually open a specific set of tabs. It saves sessions for easy retrieval and activation at any time.
16. Zoho Writer : Google Docs is the standard word processor pick for Chrome, but I prefer Zoho Writer’s more complex, Word-like approach. Adding the app to Chrome will provide access to a free and fully-featured word processor, one that allows you to note down simple note or perform complex tasks. The extension even works in offline mode, rendering it a true replacement for a standalone application.
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17. Boomerang for Gmail : It allows Gmail users to postpone sending message, includes reminders, something that's sorely missing from the default user interface.
18. WeatherBug : It allows you to view the temperature, humidity, wind speed, switch the animated window to live Doppler radar maps and add multiple custom locations.
19. Chrome Remote Desktop : It allows you to access your home computer-including the desktop and other non Chrome applications from any device that can run Chrome, even Android or iOS devices.
Also See : Best Methods to Mirror Android Screen to PC or TV (No Root)
20. Google Input Tools : It provides a variety of custom keypads, handwriting tools, autocomplete dictionaries and other input methods for user that need to input text in a variety of languages.
21. Strict Workflow : Social networks and other online pass times can quickly eat through time that you could be spending on something productive. It setting up a 25 minute countdown during which the extension automatically blocks known timesinks such as Facebook, twitter and YouTube.
22. ColorZilla : It is a handy tool that easily allows user to create exact color matches using a eyedropper tool that can output RGB and Pantone codes. If you do a lot of graphic design work with websites, you know that getting the color just right can make or break an entire project.
23. Hola Better Internet : It is a free VPN proxy service that allows you to bypass region-locks and access content or media that might be restricted or censored in your country or network.
Recommended : 5 Best ways to access Blocked Websites
24. Turn Off the Lights : You can set Turn Off the light to automatically dim your window background when using YouTube or other video sites.
25. The Camelizer : Chrome add-on that adds product price history information for items displayed in Amazon, best buy and Newegg. Users can also sign up for price drop alerts via email or Twitter.
26. StayFocusd : It is a godsend for users who fritter away their time instead of working. Users can set themselves a time allowance for particular sites and time wasters, such as social networks, feed readers or TV Tropes, and once you've hit that limit, StayFocusd blocks access.
27. Evernote Web Clipper : It allows users to quickly and easily save Web content from their Chrome browser straight into their Evernote notebooks.
28. Google Translate : Chrome extension allows you to translate entire pages of website with a toolbar button.
29. Goo.gl URL Shortener : This add-on lets you quickly create short and portable URLs that redirect to a desired Web page.
30. Awesome Screenshot : The tools that make capturing and annoting portions of Web pages dead easy. It can be saved right to the user's computer or upload to awesomescreenshot.com for easy sharing. Record entire Web pages with ease and save images even over the old 2MB limit.
31. Google Dictionary : Install Google Dictionary extension and double click on a word on a Web page, the definition instantly pops-up. These pop-ups can also translate foreign text into your default language or provide links to more detailed definitions from resources like Wikipedia.
Also See : How to Export Wikipedia Articles for Offline Use
32. Tab Cloud : Syncing your tabs to the Cloud and accessing them from other devices.
33. Bookmark Manager : Organize your bookmarks into relevant folders.
34. Search Center : Type your search term once and it searching different search engines.
35. Pushbullet : Instantly sending notes, files, images and links between browsers and devices.
Which Chrome extension do you use that's not present in this list. Drop a line in the comment box!
Note : Google Chrome extensions can slow down your browser, so make sure you stick to what you think will be most useful.
1. Instapaper, Pocket or Readability : Bookmark service extension that save any article you come across to your service of choice and they'll sync up across all your devices.
2. Feedly : RSS Reader that provide instant access to your feeds right inside Chrome.
3. Any.Do or Wunderlist : Create a to-dos list that helps in remind you, what you have to do no matter where you're working.
4. Minimalist for Everything : Get rid of Google's navigation bar to making Gmail less cluttered, notification, toolbars and tons of clutter.
5. Lazarus : Lifesaver for anyone who fills out a lot of forms online, or who writes in their browser. When you're typing in a form, Lazarus saves what you're doing. If your browser crashes, it saves a backup.
6. Gmail Offline : It allows you to continue using Gmail even when you don't have an Internet connection.
7. LastPass : A password manager that's free and easy to set up. You'll never have to remember a password again, and all your passwords will be synced up across your various devices.
8. HTTPS Everywhere : Make your web browsing more secure and you'll always visit the encrypted, secure version of a site whenever you type in the URL.
Also See : How to Prevent and Remove Browsers Hijackers from PC
9. AdBlock Plus or uBlock Origin : Tool to block annoying ads on websites, protect privacy across the web, block other sections you want to hide like YouTube comments, and even block malware.
10. Disconnect : It blocks third party tracking cookies, this means it blocks advertisers and social networks from tracking your browsing habits.
11. The Great Suspender : If you've bunch of tabs open in your browser is a resource hog and slow down your system to crawl. This extension will automatically suspend tabs you're not using so they don't use up CPU.
12. Honey : When you're shopping online you can almost always score a couple discount codes for a small percentage off a sale or free shipping. The major problem is that you usually have to hunt those codes down and paste them in at checkout but this extension will automatically applies discount codes for you.
13. Hover Zoom : This tool allows the user to hover over a linked thumbnail image and view it in a simple pop-up window. It’s quite convenient if you often browse sites such as Reddit, which feature very small thumbnails for large images.
14. User Agent Switcher : Some sites display their format differently for different browsers or operating systems. This extension allows you to instantly switch between desktop and mobile version of Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari and the default iOS and Android web brosers.
15. Session Buddy : It is an essential tool for those who habitually open a specific set of tabs. It saves sessions for easy retrieval and activation at any time.
16. Zoho Writer : Google Docs is the standard word processor pick for Chrome, but I prefer Zoho Writer’s more complex, Word-like approach. Adding the app to Chrome will provide access to a free and fully-featured word processor, one that allows you to note down simple note or perform complex tasks. The extension even works in offline mode, rendering it a true replacement for a standalone application.
Recommended : How to find the Person behind an Email address
17. Boomerang for Gmail : It allows Gmail users to postpone sending message, includes reminders, something that's sorely missing from the default user interface.
18. WeatherBug : It allows you to view the temperature, humidity, wind speed, switch the animated window to live Doppler radar maps and add multiple custom locations.
19. Chrome Remote Desktop : It allows you to access your home computer-including the desktop and other non Chrome applications from any device that can run Chrome, even Android or iOS devices.
Also See : Best Methods to Mirror Android Screen to PC or TV (No Root)
20. Google Input Tools : It provides a variety of custom keypads, handwriting tools, autocomplete dictionaries and other input methods for user that need to input text in a variety of languages.
21. Strict Workflow : Social networks and other online pass times can quickly eat through time that you could be spending on something productive. It setting up a 25 minute countdown during which the extension automatically blocks known timesinks such as Facebook, twitter and YouTube.
22. ColorZilla : It is a handy tool that easily allows user to create exact color matches using a eyedropper tool that can output RGB and Pantone codes. If you do a lot of graphic design work with websites, you know that getting the color just right can make or break an entire project.
23. Hola Better Internet : It is a free VPN proxy service that allows you to bypass region-locks and access content or media that might be restricted or censored in your country or network.
Recommended : 5 Best ways to access Blocked Websites
24. Turn Off the Lights : You can set Turn Off the light to automatically dim your window background when using YouTube or other video sites.
25. The Camelizer : Chrome add-on that adds product price history information for items displayed in Amazon, best buy and Newegg. Users can also sign up for price drop alerts via email or Twitter.
26. StayFocusd : It is a godsend for users who fritter away their time instead of working. Users can set themselves a time allowance for particular sites and time wasters, such as social networks, feed readers or TV Tropes, and once you've hit that limit, StayFocusd blocks access.
27. Evernote Web Clipper : It allows users to quickly and easily save Web content from their Chrome browser straight into their Evernote notebooks.
28. Google Translate : Chrome extension allows you to translate entire pages of website with a toolbar button.
29. Goo.gl URL Shortener : This add-on lets you quickly create short and portable URLs that redirect to a desired Web page.
30. Awesome Screenshot : The tools that make capturing and annoting portions of Web pages dead easy. It can be saved right to the user's computer or upload to awesomescreenshot.com for easy sharing. Record entire Web pages with ease and save images even over the old 2MB limit.
31. Google Dictionary : Install Google Dictionary extension and double click on a word on a Web page, the definition instantly pops-up. These pop-ups can also translate foreign text into your default language or provide links to more detailed definitions from resources like Wikipedia.
Also See : How to Export Wikipedia Articles for Offline Use
32. Tab Cloud : Syncing your tabs to the Cloud and accessing them from other devices.
33. Bookmark Manager : Organize your bookmarks into relevant folders.
34. Search Center : Type your search term once and it searching different search engines.
35. Pushbullet : Instantly sending notes, files, images and links between browsers and devices.
Which Chrome extension do you use that's not present in this list. Drop a line in the comment box!