Hey friends! Yesterday, I met my friend Sharma ji, and he told me something surprising: he’s been using Google Chrome for ages—yet when he visited a friend’s place, he discovered Chrome on his friend’s PC packed with incredible functions he’d never seen! That made me realize: even though many of us use Chrome daily, we might be missing out on features and extensions that can supercharge our productivity.
So with that in mind, I’m sharing 10 amazing Chrome extensions to elevate your browsing experience—especially for office work or study.
Let’s dive in!
Let’s begin with neat context before jumping into the extensions 🎯
If you’ve ever felt that your Chrome browser is missing something useful, you’re not alone. Plugins/extensions can transform your experience—from printing cleaner PDFs, capturing full-page screenshots, boosting volume, enabling dark mode, and so much more. I’m going to show you how to install them, use them practically, and get the most out of each one.
✅ How to Install & Use the Extensions
Here’s a simple process you’ll follow for each extension:
- Open Google Chrome on your computer.
- Click the Extensions icon (the puzzle‑piece icon) near the address bar, then click Manage extensions, or go to the Chrome Web Store (chrome.google.com/webstore).
- Search the extension by name (exact names provided below).
- Click “Add to Chrome” and confirm.
- The extension installs and its icon appears near the address bar.
- Pin the icon (right‑click → “Pin”) for quick access.
- To remove the extension later: right‑click and choose “Remove from Chrome.”
Sound good? Now let’s move to the next step and explore each extension one by one 🎉
🔍 Extension #1: Printer‑Friendly & PDF
Name to search: Printer Friendly & PDF
- Install steps:
- Search “Printer Friendly & PDF” in the Chrome Web Store.
- Click Add to Chrome, then Pin it to your toolbar.
- How it helps:
- When you open a webpage (e.g., an article you want to print), hit Ctrl+P. Normally ads, headers, footers appear in the print preview.
- But if you click the Printer‑Friendly extension icon before printing, it removes all ads and clutter and displays only the article content—clean, readable, printer‑ready.
- You can also save the clean view as a PDF or email/share it directly.
- Ideal for office printouts, notes, or saving academic articles.
🔍 Extension #2: Awesome Screenshot & Screen Recorder
Name to search: Awesome Screenshot & Screen Recorder
- Install steps:
- Search and click Add to Chrome, then Pin.
- How it helps:
- This extension allows both full‑page screenshots and screen recordings.
- Supports capture modes: Visible part, Full page, or Selected area.
- For example, to capture a full long web page: select Full page, let it scroll, and it stitches into one high‑quality image. You can save as PNG, PDF, or copy it.
- For recording: click the icon → Choose Capture or Record, then sign in with Google if prompted.
- Options: Desktop, This Tab, or Custom (current tab).
- Default free resolution is up to 720p. No watermarks or logos.
- To record system sound, click Share system audio when prompted.
- Recording starts after a countdown and saves online; you can download as MP4.
- There’s also a basic online editor (beta) for trimming.
- Use case: Great for preparing tutorials, capturing browser sessions or presentations. Freelancers, students, and office users will find this indispensable.
🔍 Extension #3: Volume Master
Name to search: Volume Master
- Install steps:
- Search “Volume Master” → Add to Chrome → Pin.
- How it helps:
- Many websites or laptop speakers output audio at a low volume.
- This extension can amplify audio playback up to 600×.
- Works across any tab—YouTube, online meetings, embedded videos.
- Especially helpful if your laptop’s speakers are muffled or quiet.
🔍 Extension #4: Super Dark Mode
Name to search: Super Dark Mode (or similar dark‑mode extension for Chrome)
- Install steps:
- Search “Super Dark Mode” → Add to Chrome → Pin.
- How it helps:
- Not all websites offer a built‑in dark mode. Browsing white pages late at night can strain your eyes.
- This extension transforms any webpage into dark mode (switches backgrounds dark and text light).
- Works even on Google Search, YouTube, web apps, etc., with minimal eye‑strain.
🔍 Extension #5: Print Online with Printly (Annotate + Screenshot)
Name to search: Printly
- Install steps:
- Find “Printly” in Chrome Web Store → Add → Pin.
- How it helps:
- Many tasks require annotated screenshots: arrows, text, pen markings.
- Printly opens a toolbar overlay where you can draw arrows, highlight text, sketch shapes, write notes directly on the page.
- Then click the screenshot button to capture and download.
- Ideal for explaining locations on maps, marking website elements, or preparing annotated screenshots for tutorials.
So far we’ve covered five super-useful tools. Each one can be installed and used in minutes and significantly boosts your efficiency. Let’s continue with the next five!
🔍 Extension #6: Grammarly – Writing Assistant
Name to search: Grammarly for Chrome
Official site: https://www.grammarly.com/
Let’s move on to a life-saver for anyone who writes emails, blog posts, reports, or fills forms online.
- Installation:
- Search for “Grammarly” in the Chrome Web Store.
- Click Add to Chrome and then pin the icon.
- What it does:
- Grammarly acts like a real-time editor, automatically checking your grammar, spelling, punctuation, and tone while you type.
- Works across Google Docs, Gmail, LinkedIn, WordPress, and nearly every text box on the web.
- You’ll see underlines when something needs fixing. Click the suggestion to correct it instantly.
- Offers clarity, conciseness, and even tone adjustments in its free version. The paid version adds deeper checks, but even the free version is powerful.
Use Case:
For professionals, students, and content creators, Grammarly ensures your communication is always polished—even if English isn’t your first language.
🔍 Extension #7: OneTab – Tab Organizer
Name to search: OneTab
Official site: https://www.one-tab.com/
We’ve all been there—20 tabs open, RAM screaming for mercy. If you’re someone who keeps way too many tabs open, this tool is made just for you.
- Installation:
- Search “OneTab” in the Chrome Web Store and click Add to Chrome.
- Pin the icon to your browser bar.
- What it does:
- With a single click, OneTab collapses all your open tabs into a clean, clickable list—freeing up to 95% of RAM.
- You can restore individual tabs or all at once.
- It also saves tab sessions for later use—great for researchers, students, or anyone juggling multiple projects.
Use Case:
Helps improve Chrome’s performance, reduce clutter, and organize your browsing. Perfect if your browser often slows down with too many tabs.
🔍 Extension #8: Loom – Instant Video Recorder & Sharing
Name to search: Loom for Chrome
Official site: https://www.loom.com/
Now we’re entering the world of visual communication. Loom is an excellent tool for recording your screen, webcam, or both at once to explain things visually.
- Installation:
- Search for “Loom” in the Chrome Web Store.
- Click Add to Chrome, then sign in with Google or email.
- What it does:
- Record your screen, webcam, or both with voice narration.
- Loom uploads the video instantly to your Loom dashboard for easy sharing via link.
- Videos can be downloaded as MP4 or edited online.
- There’s no watermark in the free version and it supports HD recording.
Use Case:
Great for teachers, product demos, client walkthroughs, or just explaining a bug to a developer. Save time typing long emails—record and send a video instead.
🔍 Extension #9: Momentum – New Tab Personal Dashboard
Name to search: Momentum
Official site: https://momentumdash.com/
Feeling burned out by looking at the same boring new tab page? Here’s a refreshing change.
- Installation:
- Search “Momentum” in the Chrome Web Store.
- Add to Chrome and open a new tab to activate it.
- What it does:
- Replaces your default new tab page with a beautiful dashboard.
- Shows daily inspirational quotes, a scenic background image, and a to-do list.
- You can add custom links, goals, and weather info.
Use Case:
Helps bring calm and focus to your digital workspace. Ideal for people who like visual motivation and organizing small daily goals.
🔍 Extension #10: Adblock Plus – Ad Remover & Page Cleaner
Name to search: Adblock Plus
Official site: https://adblockplus.org/
Finally, let’s wrap up with one of the most popular browser tools out there.
- Installation:
- Search “Adblock Plus” in the Chrome Web Store.
- Add it to Chrome and you’re good to go—no setup required.
- What it does:
- Blocks intrusive ads on most websites, including banners, pop-ups, and autoplay video ads.
- Also stops tracking scripts, which may improve browsing speed.
- You can whitelist websites you trust (like small blogs) to support them.
Use Case:
Improves page load speed and eliminates distractions, especially helpful when reading blogs, watching videos, or working without interruptions.
✅ Wrapping Up: Which Chrome Extension Is Your Favorite?
So far, we’ve explored 10 Chrome extensions—each one designed to solve a real problem, whether it’s noise, clutter, productivity, design, or communication. All of them are:
- Free to use
- Easy to install and remove
- Designed for users like you who want to make their digital life simpler
If you’ve never used Chrome extensions before, these 10 are a fantastic starting point. If you’re already a pro, there’s probably at least one new gem here for you.
Let me know in the comments (or wherever you’re reading this):
Which one did you like the most?
Or do you use something better? I’d love to hear!
❓ Q&A: Common Questions
Q: Are all these extensions really free?
- Yes, the basic versions are free. Some offer premium upgrades, but the free versions are functional and without logos or ads.
Q: Can extensions harm my browser?
- Extensions from the Chrome Web Store are sandboxed and safe. Be cautious to install only well‑reviewed ones (typically millions of users, many reviews).
Q: How do I disable or remove an extension?
- Right‑click the icon → “Remove from Chrome.” Or go to chrome://extensions/ and disable or delete it.
Q: Will these extensions slow down Chrome?
- Most of these are lightweight. Only enable those you use regularly to keep performance optimal.
🙈 Tags & Hashtags
Tags (comma-separated):
Google Chrome extensions, productivity tools, Chrome plugins, screen recording, grammar checker, tab manager, screenshot tool, ad blocker, PDF tool, browser customization
Hashtags (space-separated):
#ChromeExtensions #ProductivityTools #Adblocker #ScreenRecording #Grammarly #MomentumDashboard #OneTab #DarkMode #WebTools #BrowserTips
⚠️ Disclaimer
- All extensions listed are available for free at the time of writing. Some offer paid versions with extra features.
- Use only trusted sources like the Chrome Web Store for installation.
- Make sure not to install multiple extensions that do the same thing (e.g., multiple screen recorders) as this may cause conflict.
