I’ve always wanted to build and publish tools that make life a little easier, for myself and for others. Starting with a Chrome Extension felt right. Chrome is the most widely used browser in the world, and the Web Store makes publishing beginner-friendly with a low one-time developer fee of just $5 USD.
In Nepal, we don’t have easy access to international payment methods like Mastercard, Visa, or PayPal. While some banks have introduced “Dollar Cards,” Chrome Web Store does not support them at this time.
Luckily, I have an awesome brother, Sagun, who lives abroad. He stepped in and made the payment for me. If you have awesome people living abroad, too, try asking if they could help you with the fees. If you don’t have anyone abroad to help, there are services in Nepal that assist with Mastercard payments. For example, Technology Channel (Bishworaj Poudel) might be able to help you with this.
Tips: It’s a good idea to create a new Google account specifically for your Chrome developer account. Keeping it separate helps keep things organized and secure.
I registered a Trader account on the Chrome Web Store. Identity verification was simple, but location verification required a recent utility bill or a government-issued document with both name and address. I wasn’t sure what to use initially, but fortunately, Nepal's driver’s license has all the necessary details. I submitted it, and within two days, my Trader account was verified.
The rest of the process went smoothly. I designed the extension’s logo, screenshots, promo image, and other visuals using Figma, making sure they matched the dimensions recommended by the Chrome Web Store.
Tip: Stick to the official size guidelines to avoid image rejection or awkward cropping.
Once the assets were ready, I uploaded them along with the extension, filled out the basic information, and submitted them for review.
Since WebLines is a simple tool with minimal permissions, it was approved in just 2 days. Those two days felt long. I was really pumped to see my first extension live.
🔗 Try WebLines for yourself: Visit the Chrome Web Store
If you’re building something or have questions about publishing your extension, feel free to ask down in the comments. And if you’ve already launched one, share it. I’d love to see what you’ve made!
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