Streamlined Productivity: 15 Must-Have Chrome Extensions in 2023

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Chrome is one of the most popular and powerful web browsers in the world, with over 2 billion users as of 2021¹. One of the reasons why Chrome is so popular is its ability to support extensions, which are small software programs that add extra functionality to your browser. Extensions can help you improve your productivity, enhance your security, and customize your browsing experience.

However, with over 300,000 extensions available in the Chrome Web Store², it can be hard to find the best ones for your needs. That’s why I have compiled a list of the 15 must have Chrome productivity and/or utility extensions in 2023, based on their features, ratings, reviews, and popularity. These extensions can help you save time, money, and effort while browsing the web.

Let’s get started!

  1. ChatGPT Chrome Extension

    ChatGPT is an extension that lets you chat with an artificial intelligence (AI) agent powered by GPT-3, the most advanced language model in the world. You can ask ChatGPT anything you want, from general knowledge questions to personal advice, and get instant and intelligent responses. ChatGPT can also help you with various tasks, such as writing emails, generating content, summarizing articles, and more. ChatGPT is a fun and useful way to interact with AI and learn new things.

    Link: ChatGPT for Google

  2. ClickUp Chrome Extension

    ClickUp is a comprehensive project management platform that helps you organize and manage your work and personal projects. With the ClickUp Chrome extension, you can access all the features of ClickUp from your browser window, such as creating tasks, taking notes, bookmarking sites, taking screenshots, tracking time, and more. You can also integrate ClickUp with other popular apps, such as Gmail, Outlook, Slack, Google Calendar, and more. ClickUp is the ultimate productivity tool for anyone who wants to get things done.

    Link: ClickUp

  3. Save to Pocket

    Save to Pocket is an extension that lets you save articles, videos, and other content from the web to read later. It’s a great way to keep track of interesting or useful content that you don’t have time to read or watch right away. You can also sync your saved content across all your devices and access it offline. Save to Pocket also provides recommendations based on your interests and preferences. Save to Pocket is a must-have extension for anyone who loves to read online.

    Link: Save to Pocket

  4. Grammarly

    Grammarly is an extension that helps you write better by checking your spelling, grammar, and punctuation. It also provides suggestions for improving your writing style and tone. Grammarly is a must-have extension for anyone who wants to write better and communicate more effectively. Grammarly is available for free, but you can upgrade to a premium plan for additional features, such as plagiarism detection, vocabulary enhancement, and more. Grammarly is a must-have extension for anyone who wants to write better and communicate more effectively.

    Link: Grammarly

  5. Scribe Chrome Extension

    Scribe is an extension that helps you manage your knowledge and information in a smart way. Scribe lets you capture any text or image from the web and save it to your personal knowledge base. You can also annotate, organize, search, and share your saved content with others. Scribe uses AI to analyze your content and provide insights and suggestions based on your needs and goals. Scribe is a must-have extension for anyone who wants to learn more and remember better.

    Link: Scribe

  6. Bitwarden

    Everyone needs a password manager. It is the only way to keep your passwords safe and secure. Bitwarden is a free and open-source password manager that lets you store all your passwords in one place. It also helps you generate strong passwords and share them securely with others. Bitwarden is available for all major platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS. Bitwarden is a must-have extension for anyone who wants to keep their passwords safe and secure. It has a paid version, but the free version is more than enough for most people. You can also self-host Bitwarden if you want to.

    Link: Bitwarden

  7. PayPal Honey

    PayPal Honey is a Chrome extension that helps you save money when shopping online. It automatically finds and applies coupon codes at checkout, so you don’t have to. It also lets you earn cash back on your purchases. PayPal Honey is a must-have extension for anyone who wants to save money when shopping online. It is available for free, but you can upgrade to a premium plan for additional features, such as price alerts, price history, and more.

    I, personally have found it to be a great extension for saving money on my online purchases. I have found countless coupons and deals that I would have otherwise missed out on. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to save money when shopping online.

    Link: PayPal Honey

  8. Wayback Machine

    The Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine is a digital archive of the World Wide Web and other information on the Internet. It allows you to browse through over 150 billion web pages archived from 1996 to the present. You can use it to find old versions of websites, see how they have changed over time, and more. The Wayback Machine is a must-have extension for anyone who wants to explore the history of the Internet. Also, it helps get rid of those nasty 404 errors…

    Link: Wayback Machine

  9. Earth View from Google Earth

    Earth View from Google Earth is a Chrome extension that lets you explore the world from your browser. It displays a gorgeous new satellite image of the Earth every time you open a new tab. You can also view the image in full screen mode and zoom in or out to see more details. Earth View from Google Earth is a must-have extension for anyone who wants to explore the world from their browser. Personally, I have found it to be a great way to learn about (and view) different places around the world that I would have never known about, let alone ever be able to travel to.

    Link: Earth View from Google Earth

  10. Privacy Badger

    Privacy Badger is a Chrome extension that blocks trackers and ads that violate your privacy. It also lets you see which websites are tracking you and how they are doing it. Privacy Badger is a must-have extension for anyone who wants to protect their privacy online. It is available for free, but you can upgrade to a premium plan for additional features, such as blocking social media trackers and more.

    Link: Privacy Badger

  11. Google Translate

    We all have heard jokes about Google Translate, but at the end of the day, it’s actually a very useful tool. It can help you translate text from one language to another, and it can also help you learn new languages. Google Translate is a must-have extension for anyone who wants to communicate with people who speak different languages. It’s price-tag is free, and there are no ads. Best of all: there’s no need to download anything or pay for a subscription!

    Link: Google Translate

  12. uBlock Origin

    uBlock Origin is a Chrome extension that blocks ads, trackers, and malware. It also lets you customize your browsing experience by blocking specific elements on web pages. uBlock Origin is a must-have extension for anyone who wants to browse the web without being tracked or annoyed by ads. It is available for free, but you can upgrade to a premium plan for additional features, such as blocking social media trackers and more. For those who do use it, they will attest to its usefulness and effectiveness.

    Link: uBlock Origin

  13. Microsoft Editor

    Microsoft Editor is a Chrome extension that helps you write better by checking your spelling, grammar, and punctuation. It also provides suggestions for improving your writing style and tone. Microsoft Editor is a must-have extension for anyone who wants to write better and communicate more effectively. It is available for free, but you can upgrade to a premium plan for additional features, such as plagiarism detection, vocabulary enhancement, and more. Most importantly, it includes most (if not all) these things in a Microsoft Office subscription. If you don’t have one, get one (using Honey, of course!). It’s worth it.

    Link: Microsoft Editor

  14. Ghostery

    Yet another ad/tracker blocker, you can’t get too many of these in today’s world filled with pop-ups, malware, scare-ware, etc. Ghostery is a Chrome extension that blocks ads, trackers, and malware. It also lets you customize your browsing experience by blocking specific elements on web pages. Ghostery is a must-have extension for anyone who wants to browse the web without being tracked or annoyed by ads. It is available for free, but you can upgrade to a premium plan for additional features, such as blocking social media trackers and more.

    Link: Ghostery

  15. Paperpile

    Paperpile is a Chrome extension that helps you organize your research papers and citations. It also lets you search for papers and add them to your library. Paperpile is a must-have extension for anyone who wants to organize their research papers and citations. It is available for free, but you can upgrade to a premium plan for additional features, such as unlimited storage and more. It’s a great way to keep track of all your research papers and citations in one place.

    Link: Paperpile

Conclusion

These are some of the must-have Chrome extensions in 2023. Try them out and see how they can improve your browsing experience. If you have any other extensions that you would like to share, please leave a comment below. I would love to hear from you!

If you are wondering what an extension is (and whether or not it’s safe to download), I have an article coming out about that soon. Stay tuned!

Sources

  1. 25+ Best Chrome Extensions for Productivity in 2023 - ClickUp. https://clickup.com/blog/chrome-extensions-for-productivity/.
  2. 15 Must-Have Google Chrome Extensions for Productivity In 2023. https://medium.com/@vaibhav.pandey1508/15-must-have-google-chrome-extensions-for-productivity-in-2023-895385d60d2f.
  3. 25+ Best Chrome Extensions for Productivity in 2023 - ClickUp. https://clickup.com/blog/chrome-extensions-for-productivity/.
  4. 15 Must-Have Google Chrome Extensions for Productivity In 2023. https://medium.com/@vaibhav.pandey1508/15-must-have-google-chrome-extensions-for-productivity-in-2023-895385d60d2f.
  5. Best 15 Chrome Extensions for Productivity [August 2023 Updated]. https://redblink.com/best-chrome-extensions-for-productivity/.
  6. Best Chrome Extensions for Productivity (2023) - DevsJournal. https://devsjournal.com/best-chrome-extensions-for-productivity.html.
  7. Grammarly. https://www.grammarly.com/.
  8. Bitwarden. https://www.bitwarden.com/.
  9. PayPal Honey. https://www.joinhoney.com/.
  10. Pocket. https://getpocket.com/.
  11. Wayback Machine. https://archive.org/web/.
  12. Earth View from Google Earth. https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/earth-view-from-google-ea/bhloflhklmhfpedakmangadcdofhnnoh?hl=en.
  13. Privacy Badger. https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/privacy-badger/pkehgijcmpdhfbdbbnkijodmdjhbjlgp?hl=en.
  14. Google Translate. https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/google-translate/aapbdbdomjkkjkaonfhkkikfgjllcleb?hl=en.
  15. uBlock Origin. https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm?hl=en.

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