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Update 100 of the more than 2024 top Google Chrome extensions: improve your browsing!

Google Chrome is currently the most beneficial web browser globally, offering excellent performance, an attractive interface, and more. There are several beneficial Google Chrome extension offers available, but selecting the optimal one can prove to be challenging. To help you with this, we've sorted through the available options and introduced the top Google Chrome extensions.

Every Google Chrome extension should come with an icon in the toolbar. The user can hide these extensions without uninstalling them. We have chosen some Google Chrome extensions for you that could help you select extensions.

Productivity

  1. Grammarly Grammarly is a leading writing assistance tool that provides real-time feedback on spelling, grammar, punctuation, and overall clarity. Integrated as an extension, it meticulously identifies potential errors in your writing, similar to some of the best writing services in the US, such as Essay Service.

Grammarly provides concise suggestions for improvement. Beyond basic proofreading, Grammarly detects context-specific errors and offers styling improvements, ensuring that your message is error-free and communicated effectively. Whether you're composing an email, crafting a report, or looking for flawless content similar to essay writing services, Grammarly ensures that your writing is the best.

  1. Engage AI Engage AI saves time for advanced LinkedIn users who employ or plan to employ a feedback strategy to build and maintain relationships with their prospects, customers, and network. Staying on top of mind and networking with multiple prospects becomes easier and more efficient with Engage AI that automatically composes icebreaker comments on LinkedIn. Plus, it works perfectly in the comments section of any LinkedIn post, eliminating the need to copy and paste content from other tabs.

With customizable tones and comment length, you can customize the AI to sound like you, so that your comments are genuine, unique, and insightful.

  1. Video Download Helper
    There are numerous Chrome extensions available that allow you to download videos from various websites. However, none of these extensions can be downloaded from YouTube, as they violate Google's policies.

  2. HoverZoom+
    This add-on allows you to enlarge an image, video, or screenshot. Hover Zoom+ provides a comparable feature.

  3. Full-Page Screenshot
    Many web pages are excessively long to scroll through, making it difficult to capture the entire page in one go. This task often seems impossible. However, Full-Page Screenshot offers a recent feature that helps scroll and capture an entire web page, converting it to JPG format. You don't need to use your mouse during automatic page scrolling.

  4. Image Downloader
    This extension allows the bulk download of all types of images from a single web page. Image Downloader features a variety of images, allowing you to choose your favorite one before you start the download.

  5. Nimbus Screen Capture and Video Recorder
    Nimbus Screenshot and Screen Video Recorder is a tool that can be accessed in Chrome. This tool allows you to capture images of an entire web page or record videos, whether it's a specific part of your screen or the entire screen.

Using Nimbus allows you to play the videos recorded with the drawings you want to include. The tool facilitates additional features that allow you to edit your work, share it, save it, print it, or even copy it to your clipboard. Primarily, this tool is designed to be compatible with Opera and Firefox.

  1. Loom Sometimes, it can be difficult to understand someone's online activities simply from screenshots. Hence, a video can facilitate this task. Loom provides software that allows you to record videos of your online actions and detailed explanations.

When you use Loom to record a video, the actions that occur on the screen are saved using a screen recorder. It can record the entire screen if that's what you prefer. Also, there is no time limit for recording videos.

  1. Google Translate
    Google Translate offers an optimal service on the web to translate text fragments. This top-notch Google Chrome extension can be found in your browser. It allows you to translate an entire page using a button on the toolbar and uses an automated process for conversion.

  2. Google Scholar Button
    The Google Scholar Button helps you search on Google by tracking articles. This tool can be added as a drop-down menu in Chrome. Easily convert common web search data into academic search data. It works optimally, mainly when used on a campus network. In addition, this extension can be adjusted to work even when it is turned off. When the library provides you with the login details, the Google Scholar button will be operational as quickly as possible.

  3. Google Dictionary
    Initially, you need to open the program and double-click to search for any word on any web page privately. A pop-up window will appear. Once you have accessed the toolbar, you will be able to search for any word according to your preferences. This feature allows users to use multiple languages.

  4. Google Calendar Checker Plus
    This Chrome extension allows you to use all your favorite Google Calendar features. It also provides several ways to add events to the calendar, such as right-clicking on a web page to include something.

Enhancing specific alerts, such as voice notifications, can make this seamless. This functionality can be accessed even when Chrome is closed.

  1. RSS Feed Reader
    The feed updates you on new content from your preferred RSS/Atom feeds. Notifies you every time you subscribe to any channel. The RSS feed reader comes with a variety of themes.

  2. Google URL Shortener
    This extension allows you to use Google's link shortening service (found in Goo.gl) directly from your Chrome browser. Simplify the process by automating it for you. The extension records all the data for each URL you visit, developing a compressed version of the link, which is then copied to your clipboard for future use. Also, you can generate a new QR code for the shortened URL. To get more details like weather and other URL-related details, just click on the 'Details' option.

  3. Google Voice (by Google)
    Google voicemail is a useful feature that works in tandem with your browser. This tool provides top-notch access to your voicemail messages. Google Voice automatically transcribes messages to text. It can help you initiate any type of call through Google Voice. This extension allows you to see all the phone numbers on a specific website and even allows you to click on any number.

  4. Save to Google Drive
    Google Drive can serve as a regular workspace or storage space, but occasionally you may encounter issues when uploading data to the cloud. This issue can be mitigated with a Google Chrome extension that simplifies the process. It allows you to save an entire web page or select specific elements, such as images or files, to download and install. In addition, Google Drive is capable of storing Microsoft Office documents.

  5. CrxMouse gestures
    The extension revolutionizes navigation with its variety of innovative mouse gestures designed to optimize online browsing. Customizable to suit individual preferences, these gestures transform every mouse movement into a powerful browsing action, from managing tabs to refreshing pages, allowing users to customize their browsing experience.

Combining convenience with efficiency, this extension is more than just an add-on – it's a productivity booster that reshapes the way people interact with their browsers.

  1. Print and PDF Compatible
    Designed for printing and PDFs, this Chrome extension efficiently removes ads and navigates through online clutter when printing a web page. It is an effective way to conserve paper and ink. It also provides features like resizing images and text, and downloading notes as PDFs for convenient use.

  2. Daily Dashboard
    Dayboard helps transform your new tab into a to-do list. However, it only selects the top five sites you last visited. This prevents access to inappropriate websites that could divert your attention. It is essential to avoid visiting these websites.

  3. Social Champion
    Social Champ is a free extension for Google Chrome. Its design helps in the creation of artistic images with subtitles optimized for social networks. This tool allows users to export images to platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, and Twitter. Users can select snippets of text and images from the web using SC and then modify the images with font types, visual effects, and their preferred formatting.

  4. Paper
    This app helps to save the new tab page in a Chrome-based notepad. It allows you to keep the page directly in the Chrome browser, eliminating the need for synchronization.

  5. Wikiwand
    Wikiwand is a highly adaptable application. Its extensions provide a table of contents and also combine column tables.

  6. User-Agent Switch
    User-Agent Switcher changes the user-agent string to mimic your browser's identity. This tool allows the alternation between desktop and mobile settings (for a specific website).

  7. Mailing Label
    This add-on makes essential changes to Gmail inventory. It includes a tracking system to locate emails. It makes it easier to determine when a recipient opens your message.

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  1. Super Eyelashes
    SuperTabs skip tabs, allowing users to quickly switch to a different tab. This contributes to both the creation of keyboard shortcuts and the improved speed of SuperTabs.

  2. Best Story
    The Better History extension offers a horizontal calendar instead of the conventional vertical timeline. This app allows you to navigate to specific dates and times effortlessly. Its search tools help locate the history.

  3. OneNote Web Hair Clipper
    This web cutter is an excellent tool for improving productivity in the workplace. OneNote Web Clipper allows users to trim an entire or partial section of a web page. The web clipper removes ads and adjusts the font size as needed. This extension also makes the text stand firm and resizes images or videos.

  4. Afterlight Reader
    Remove all unnecessary elements from your items instantly with Postlight Reader. The Chrome extension called Postlight Reader removes ads and any other elements that might divert attention, providing a neat and uniform reading experience across all websites in which only text and images remain visible.

  5. Any.Do
    Any.do is an extension that is used to manage apps on your list and is considered one of the top Google Chrome add-ons. It offers the convenience of use from anywhere. This allows you to sync your tasks, set new lists and reminders, organize a drag-and-drop interface, share tasks, etc.

  6. Quote This to Me: Web Citer
    The 'Cite This For Me' app is a great help for students and writers who struggle with online articles and research. This app, offered as a browser extension, helps to create precisely formatted website citations. Supports APA, Chicago, and MLA citation formats. Users have the option to save the quote or copy it to their clipboard for future reference.

  7. The Camel Driver
    Camelizer is considered one of the top Google Chrome extensions because it offers various product prices on Amazon. You have the option to claim your money via email or Twitter.

  8. Honey
    The Honey tool is a great option if you're looking for a Chrome plugin that will find and verify coupon codes seamlessly. It is accessible in the US, UK, and Canada. There's no need to calculate savings or check coupon codes with this extension manually. This extension will be beneficial for those who shop online frequently. It ensures that the user's time and money are not wasted.

  9. Instant Dictionary
    Instant Dictionary allows you to immediately find the meaning of words or phrases, simply by double-clicking on the word or using the extension button located near your Omni bar. Thanks to this, the need to type in an additional tab is eliminated. Also, it offers a Google search function as an alternative if you don't provide the definition.

  10. Keep in your pocket
    The main function of the Save to Pocket tool is to store articles, various types of web pages, different images, videos to read, etc. It allows synchronization between mobile devices such as smartphones or tablets.

  11. TinEye Reverse Image Search
    TinEye searches for several versions of a chosen image, which you must discover. Its simple reverse image search feature makes it the top extension for Google Chrome.

  12. Diigo Web Collector
    This plugin offers numerous features. Users can access infinite bookmarks at no cost, which requires watching ads. However, Diigo allows users to avoid these ads for an annual fee of $40.

  13. Send to Kindle
    The Google Chrome extension, Send to Kindle, has a unique feature that promotes its use among users. This feature allows users to save lengthy articles that are important but too long to read right away. This is useful for several users who prefer to read these articles on their devices. It offers the flexibility to read articles at a convenient time.

  14. Light Shot
    This easy-to-use screen capture instrument works with a single press of the toolbar button and quickly returns images to the user. You can use what you capture to find similar graphs on Google. These Chrome extensions are also available for Firefox, IE, and Opera.

  15. Evernote Web Cutter
    This tool is essential and recommended for everyone. Evernote is often considered the optimal method for capturing and storing everything. It keeps all the details on the internet. This add-on simplifies the process by including built-in features. Let's say you want to save an image or take a screenshot; You need a reliable storage solution. Evernote.com offers this service for you. It allows you to view the image later.

  16. Save Data: On
    The Save Data: On feature can be beneficial if you're using a metered connection. It works by funneling all websites through Google's backend servers, where page sizes are compressed based on the data, effectively resizing them. However, there are certain limitations. For example, Save-Data:on can't interact with HTTPS websites and incognito tabs. Therefore, their usefulness may be limited depending on your specific requirements.

  17. Boomerang for Gmail
    Boomerang for Gmail allows you to access your Gmail without a network connection. It saves your emails and allows you to receive them once you have a network connection. This means you don't have to stay online all day when you receive mail. Also, if you want to keep track of your messages, a certain number of free messages are available on a monthly basis.

  18. Editing Office Documents, Sheets, and Presentations
    Just because a user doesn't have Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint installed on their device doesn't mean they're stuck. They can still edit documents, different file types, and various presentations. An extension can be used to open Microsoft files without any problems. Files securely stored in Google Drive can be edited in Google Docs or other web-based applications.

  19. Super Simple Highlighter
    Just because a user doesn't have Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint installed on their device doesn't mean they're stuck. They can still edit documents, different file types, and various presentations. An extension can be used to open Microsoft files without any problems. Files securely stored in Google Drive can be edited in Google Docs or other web-based applications.

  20. Fox Watches
    FoxClocks is probably the most effective app for informing you about global time zones. Interact with the user in a friendly way. When you download it, you can see it in the status bar at the bottom of Chrome. Regularly update the time. The app icon in the toolbar can be clicked to access a drop-down menu.

  21. Chrome Remote Desktop
    You may need to manage other devices, such as computers or mobile phones, but find it difficult to do so. Chrome Remote Desktop provides a solution by offering a feature that allows you and others to control these devices for technology assistance. No other extension works like this. The browser extension regulates your own work efficiency. Windows and Mac users need to provide control over the desktop from various devices such as Android or iPhone.

  22. Noisli
    Noisli is a type of tool that is available as an extension for the Chrome browser. This tool features a shutdown timer that turns off after a designated period. It is also accessible for iOS and Android.

  23. Readio
    Knowing how long it will take is helpful if you plan to read a story. Having an idea of reading time can help you manage your time efficiently. This is where Readium can be of great help. It constantly collects and replicates the details of each page it examines. With this extension you will be able to obtain an estimated reading time without having to open the website; Just click on the appropriate link.

  24. Page Monitor
    Page Monitor is a type of tool that helps keep an eye on the screen. It allows you to keep the link when RSS is down. It perfectly captures all your activities on the screen.

  25. Forest
    Certain websites consider 25 minutes as rest or pause time. As a result, the Forest tool incorporates the latest features that track time accurately. There are also mobile apps that can help you stay focused.

  26. Cirrus Perspective
    Once you're done installing it, it immediately integrates with your Gmail. This tool makes it easy to participate in meetings. It provides an easy-to-use interface for interacting with others. It also ensures that the most convenient meeting time is selected for all participants.

  27. LookUp - Personal Vocabulary Companion
    Expand your lexicon by searching for definitions of words and marking the ones you want.

LookUp is a free and easy-to-use vocabulary plugin. It is a convenient tool for everyone, especially students, avid readers, and those who are new to learning English. This tool helps to expand vocabulary and acquire new words.

  1. Pusher
    Pushbullet is a service that provides crucial notifications for both mobile and desktop. It ensures that users receive notifications at the right time. This extension is compatible with both iOS and Android. It allows you to monitor incoming calls on both your mobile device and desktop. Also, it makes it easy to transfer files from your laptop to an Android device. This utility allows you to transmit SMS messages from your computer, but only for Android phones. You'll also be able to access Firefox extensions.

  2. Powerful Text
    It keeps a record of all messages that are sent and received. In addition to that, this tool can collect images and videos if the MightyText app is installed. It also offers notifications about your phone's low battery status through the browser and includes photos and videos.

  3. Rescue Time
    RescueTime is a tool that tracks the amount of time you spend on each website you browse. It is equipped with a feature that sends alerts, can block specific sites, and measures productivity levels.

  4. Nafta Project
    Project Naptha is a tool that helps manipulate the text you see in images online. It uses optical character recognition to convert text to a format that can be copied and edited. In addition, Naptha helps translate texts from multiple languages.

  5. Stay Focused
    StayFocused may restrict certain pages, entire websites, and games, among other things. Use the help of Rescue Time to achieve this.

  6. Zotero Connector
    Zotero Connector is a free extension for Google Chrome. It is the optimal method for monitoring, organizing, and distributing.

  7. Timer
    A timer is included in all available add-ons. It allows users to set various timers and alarms. First, open the toolbar pop-up UI. Then, choose a tab. The initial tab that opens will present an option to modify the alarm. Next, click on the 'new alarm' option. Then, enter the name of your alarm and set the date and time. Finally, click "save changes" to finish. To activate the timer the procedure remains the same. This extension can be used even when you are not connected to the internet.

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  1. Auto Text Expander
    Auto Text Expander greatly helps users who often find themselves typing or responding with repetitive information. By writing short excerpts, they can be expanded into full text.

  2. Stunning Screenshot
    Awesome Screenshot offers a variety of options. Store screenshots taken within the device itself. These images can be uploaded to awesomescreenshot.com for easy sharing. You can also record the screen, providing a screencast, like a Chrome extension.

  3. Hashtag Analysis
    This is an ideal tool for power users, business owners, and digital marketers looking to optimize organic reach and boost their LinkedIn presence. You can find high-engagement hashtags to attract leads and elevate the visibility of your content. Discover the right hashtags for your posts and your customers' content.

  4. Text Blaze: Templates and Snippets
    Another keystroke saver, Text Blaze, allows you to create shortened phrases that save you time and repetitive typing.

With each shortcut phrase, you can save a template in your preferred format and style. Images, links, and bulleted lists are also possible with Text Blaze.

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Sometimes, long links look unattractive on social media and, in some cases, give an impression of low trust. Shortened URLs, however, can still give a sense of uncertainty nowadays, but they seem cleaner and more presentable. Bit.ly, a well-known URL shortening service, allows you to easily shorten links directly from your browser's toolbar.

  1. HubSpot Social
    HubSpot, a widely used online content scheduler, is now available as a convenient Chrome extension. With a single click, you can easily schedule posts on multiple social media platforms, making it simple to manage your online presence and interactions. Plus, you can easily select and add text from anywhere on the internet directly to your HubSpot hub.

  2. BuzzSumo
    The BuzzSumo extension allows you to see the level of engagement on various online content. Just open it while viewing a piece of content, and it will display all the backlinks associated with it. In addition, it offers data on the count of people who interact with content on social media and other platforms. This is an excellent method for evaluating your performance and potentially achieving similar success.

  3. Reddit Enhancement Suite
    If you have been a Reddit user for some time, you will find this extension very valuable. It allows you to make changes to your profile effortlessly and offers numerous additional features that enhance your overall experience on Reddit. This extension is a fantastic opportunity to relive Reddit's nostalgic design before its redesign.

  4. Pinterest
    Forgetting to save an image you love on Pinterest is the most frustrating thing. Fortunately, there's now a feature that allows you to easily add images to Pinterest with just a button at the top of your browser. This means that you won't have to waste time searching the internet to find that special image you fell in love with.

  5. Social Analyzer
    If you've ever been curious about the actual performance of popular social media posts, this extension has the ability to show you. Social sentiment refers to the evaluation of people's emotions towards a particular content. Social Analyzer provides an in-depth analysis of social sentiment from internet posts.

  6. Save to Facebook
    This browser extension allows you to bookmark URLs, images, and videos to post on Facebook later. Whenever you find something captivating on the internet, just click on the extension to store it on your Facebook account. These saved items can be kept hidden in separate collections, allowing you to conveniently share them at a more convenient time in the future.

  7. ORDER
    Users can't download most of the content from Instagram directly. However, this app allows you to easily download any type of content from the photo-sharing platform. In addition, it includes a scheduling feature and essentially offers a full mobile version of the app that can be accessed through your browser.

  8. Buffer
    This browser extension allows you to bookmark URLs, images, and videos to post on Facebook later. Whenever you find something captivating on the internet, just click on the extension to store it on your Facebook account. These saved items can be kept hidden in separate collections, allowing you to conveniently share them at a more convenient time in the future.

Web Experience

  1. One Tab
    OneTab consolidates all active tabs into a single page that contains links to previously opened web pages. It simultaneously deletes all the tabs in your browser but allows you to recover them at any time.

  2. Full-Page Screenshot
    Many web pages are excessively long to scroll through, making it difficult to capture the entire page in one go. This task often seems impossible. However, Full-Page Screenshot offers a recent feature that helps scroll and capture an entire web page, converting it to JPG format. You don't need to use your mouse during automatic page scrolling.

  3. The Great Jockstrap
    Chrome is constantly using a significant amount of storage. When you search in Chrome, the results are displayed in multiple tabs. Even after you get the necessary information and close the tab, the details are preserved in Chrome's history. These details are housed in the cache, making it easy to automatically reopen the tab, which is easily visible in the tab bar. A tool known as The Great Suspender helps users by simplifying the process of reloading a tab, thus making the tab more accessible.

  4. Media Plus
    When a user wants to view a video or image on a website, MediaPlus comes in handy by allowing them to adjust it to their preferences. This application gives the user control over the multimedia content and makes it easy to resize images.

  5. Elegant
    This modern tool allows you to use custom themes, alter the color scheme, etc.

  6. Dalton for Chrome: Color Blindness
    Approximately 10% of people suffer from color blindness, so this app is designed to integrate with the Colorblind – Dalton Chrome extension for testing purposes. The app manipulates the browser's color scheme, allowing users to select colors in images or web pages.

  7. AdBlocker Ultimate
    AdBlocker Ultimate is a top-notch free extension for Google Chrome. As an open-source ad-blocking tool, it takes care of removing all types of ads, including images, videos, banners, and pop-up ads. Beyond this, it also hinders some online tracking tools. This extension allows users to select the websites they want to block, giving them a more personalized browsing experience.

  8. AdAway – Free Ad Blocker
    AdAway: Free Ad Blocker is a communication extension for Google Chrome that helps block irrelevant ads, videos, and unauthorized AdAway websites, including YouTube. If a video has additional ads and you download it to your whitelist, you don't need to watch the ads. Although it's also available for Opera and Firefox, in comparison, AdAway seems to work better overall.

  9. Origin of the μblock
    If you're looking for an alternative to Adblock or Adblock Plus, you should consider using μBlock.

  10. IE Tab
    Most websites are compatible with Microsoft's Internet Explorer in the digital age. If you ever have difficulty while browsing, it is recommended to use IE Tab. This tool uses the Internet Explorer rendering engine to load pages within a Google Chrome tab.

  11. Syncing Xmarks
    Chrome can sync with bookmarks, tabs, and passwords associated with your Google account. On the other hand, Xmarks offers broader syncing capabilities, allowing you to sync across browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Internet Explorer.

  12. Ookla Speed Test
    This tool gets its Speedtest.net speed test feature, which can be found as an option on the Google toolbar. Whenever you're exploring new websites, it's vital to keep network speed in mind.

  13. Similar Website
    The SimilarWeb tool is crucial for any user. Captures the details of a website you've recently visited.

  14. Disconnect
    This Disconnect extension aims to block every third-party site on social media and unnecessary advertisers. If you block third-party cookies, you will be able to see the cookies you are restricting.

  15. uBlacklist
    Prevents websites you indicate from appearing in Google search results. This add-on blocks websites that you indicate from appearing in your Google search results.

Web Security

  1. Flow Crypt
    FlowCrypt offers a handy compose button that helps users transmit secure emails and files. It allows the storage of messages as drafts and the creation of new email passwords.

  2. Trusted Network
    This browser collects information from the user. It can be selected as the main extension of Google Chrome. Web of Trust offers ratings to websites through a color-coded symbol.

  3. Adblock Plus
    AdBlock Plus (ABP), the most sought-after ad blocker on the internet today, offers users a simple way to obstruct ads, including options to filter out malware. ABP ensures that no intrusive advertisements are transmitted through the use of filters.

  4. Best uVPN VPN
    uVPN anonymous search provides the opportunity to browse the web with greater privacy. By using uVPN, you benefit from a confidential search experience and non-personalized ads.

  5. Privacy Badger
    Privacy Badger shares standard features with AdBlock Plus and Ghostery. This plugin monitors various tracking mechanisms. Privacy Badger analyzes online behaviors and blocks websites that could harm children.

  6. Blur
    Blur is a service that helps generate and save secure passwords. It ensures that your passwords are synced between desktop and iOS devices for easy access. In addition, Blur incorporates tracker blocking to prevent various types of web trackers.

  7. Shorten.link
    A shortened link directs the user to an intermediate page when clicked. This presents a certain type of security risk and provides information about all users. Unshorten.link is an extension for Google Chrome that shortens and scans links for malware.

  8. Ghost
    Ghostery is a beneficial extension for users because it identifies and obstructs web crawlers. It governs all the activities of the device on the Internet. Ghostery provides additional information about companies and websites and monitors details on the internet.

  9. Last Pass
    LastPass is a password management system designed to reduce the stress associated with handling numerous user accounts and passwords, thereby improving the security of your online browsing.

  10. Click and Clean
    Click&Clean allows users to maintain their privacy online by allowing them to delete their browsing history and cookies. The user can perform a multitude of activities inside. Click&Clean collects all Chrome settings and preferences in a single location.

If you're venturing into sensitive areas of privacy and security, you'll need a tool to protect your device. This tool includes an additional feature that protects your device from unauthorized sites. The tool is integrated with a drop-down feature that allows you to easily access your browser's cache, cookies, extensions, and history. All that is required of you is a thorough inspection of the browser.

However, this tool cannot scan your device for malware. Using Bitdefender can help eradicate personal data and numerous overlooked security aspects. However, to achieve full coverage with Click&Clean, each option must be individually customized.

  1. DuckDuckGo for Chrome DuckDuckGo is an extension for the Google Chrome browser that serves as a search engine. This tool is necessary for people who are concerned about their privacy. Unlike Google, it doesn't have tracking capabilities.

By downloading and installing this extension, you will be able to see the top results of DuckDuckGo while searching on Google. It is possible to perform a full DDG search by clicking on the drop-down menu.

  1. Betternet Unlimited Free VPN Proxy
    Betternet's unlimited free VPN proxy is capable of unblocking any website. However, this tool does not allow data sharing. If you have specific concerns, you should consider getting a paid VPN.

  2. History Cleaner
    The History Cleaner app, available on the Chrome Store, is highly acclaimed and has a five-star rating. The extension allows you to quickly and easily delete your browser history when privacy is needed, deleting everything from cache and downloads to Google passwords and form data.

  3. Mailing envelope
    Mailvelope is an example of open-source OpenPGP. This tool can be used on your device to secure online email communications. It supports multiple email services, including Gmail, Outlook.com, Yahoo Mail, etc. In addition, it is available for Firefox users.

  4. Streak Secure Mail for Gmail
    This plugin is designed for people who require simple open-source encryption for their messages. It allows you to access password-protected messages. When such a password is received in Gmail, this tool helps to obtain the information.

Conclusion
In this article, we explore more than a hundred distinct Google Chrome extensions. Each extension has unique features and functionality that appeal to users. However, it is essential to know which specific extensions can potentially hinder browser speed. Therefore, it is essential to make a firm decision when choosing any Chrome extension. Most of these extensions are free and safe, so it's worth trying them out at least once.

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