Google Chrome is one of the most versatile browsers available out there. The company’s official store offers a wide set of extensions that help boost its functionality. There are also extensions for customizations and for fun. Every year, some extensions stand out from the rest due to positive feedback from the community. Based on that, Google has shared the best Chrome extensions of 2024.
The best Chrome extensions for productivity of 2024
Starting with productivity extensions, Todoist is one of the standouts. It enables you to efficiently manage your priorities and tasks. On the other hand, if you saw a website or article and want to check it later, Evernote Web Clipper allows you to easily save it.
Have you ever wanted to automate tasks or processes that you do repetitively? The Bardeen AI extension can help you do that. It supports multiple productivity-focused platforms, including Slack, Zoom, Google Sheets, and more. Being an AI-powered extension, it can set up automations with a simple prompt, making the process even easier. On the other hand, the Momentum extension includes a set of very useful productivity tools in one place.
If your job requires you to write pre-defined and repetitive sections of text in documents, the Text Blaze extension allows you to create custom text templates. So, instead of writing the section of text, you simply turn to your custom template. Another very useful extension is Immersive Translate, which instantly translates websites, documents, and even videos.
Improve your multimedia experience
It’s not all about working and being productive in Chrome. People also frequently use Chrome to consume multimedia, including audio and video. To elevate your experience, there are extensions like Volume Master, which offers extended audio controls and a potential increase in maximum volume of up to 600%. There’s also the Turn Off the Lights extension, a sort of “ambient mode” for videos where the entire UI fades out except for the content being played.
Save money while shopping online
Did you know Chrome can help you save on your online shopping? There are extensions that save you the work of scouring the internet for discount coupons, like CouponBirds. This extension not only finds but tests and applies discount codes for you. According to the developers, the extension helps its users save about $150 a year.
Chrome extensions can also help you avoid falling into the trap of “fake discounts.” For example, Keepa shows you a price history of products on Amazon, allowing you to check if they are really cheaper or more expensive than before. You can also set Keepa to track your favorite products and receive alerts when their prices drop.
Extensions for customization and fun
Customization fans will also find what they need in the Chrome web store. The browser already offers a wide selection of themes, but even that may not be enough for you. For those more demanding users, there are extensions, like Stylish, that let you create custom skins that you can apply to specific websites. You can share your creations with the community, which means you also have a large catalog of community creations that you can use.
Lastly, Chrome allows you to play games during those free moments when you’re at a loss for what to do. For example, Ice Dodo is a 3D platform game where balance, concentration, and reaction speed are key.
