Google Chrome is by far the most popular browser today with almost 60% market share in France since early 2022.
But beyond being fast and powerful, Chrome has a large catalog of extensions — so vast that it can sometimes be hard to navigate.
That’s why we handpicked 14 very handy Chrome extensions that will help you be more productive on the web.
2 Chrome extensions to help you get organized
Todoist
To get organized and increase productivity, nothing beats a good to-do list tool.
Todoist is one of the best solutions of this kind, and it has a very handy Chrome app. You become ultra efficient, you know everything is organized and scheduled so you can move forward on what matters for your business. With a clear view, you won’t lose track of your tasks for the day.
OneTab
Are you the type to open twenty tabs at once in your browser? Then OneTab is essential.
This plugin lets you "store" your tabs in a list with one click, so you can find them more easily and save a lot of memory.
2 Chrome extensions to manage your emails
Clearbit Connect
If, as part of your work, you get a lot of email traffic, Clearbit Connect should appeal to you.
This tool automatically displays information about anyone who sends you an email (based for example on the company name present in their address) and lets you easily find anyone's email address.
Streak CRM
If you've always dreamed of a CRM software integrated into Gmail, then Streak is made for you.
The extension lets you manage your clients and track your sales directly from your inbox.
3 Chrome extensions to be more efficient
StayFocusd
You're working and the next minute you're scrolling through deep-sea life? Don't waste your time anymore!
StayFocusd limits your time on sites you define as harmful to your productivity. No more procrastination thanks to a timer.
Set your maximum time on a site; when the limit is reached the site is blocked for the day. The whole site, subdomains, pages or even specific content—StayFocusd is flexible.
RescueTime
Become aware of the time you spend on Chrome.
RescueTime will boost your productivity; it reveals the exact time spent on each site. It detects your habits and helps you improve them. That way, you gain efficiency.
At the end of the day, you get a report on your day's productive time. Rest assured, the tool can also detect when you're away!
You can also pause RescueTime if, for example, you make calls.
Evernote Web Clipper
If you're a fan of the popular note-taking tool Evernote, the extension Web Clipper will perfectly complement it.
It lets you save to Evernote with one click anything that interests you on the web: articles, pages, images, etc.
4 Chrome extensions to make your life easier
LastPass
Do you constantly lose track of the (too many) passwords you use on the web?
Using a password manager like LastPass will change your life! It's based on a freemium model and securely stores passwords. It can be synced to smartphones and has a browser extension.
Simple E-Signatures
Simple eSignature is a very handy extension that lets you open, fill out, and sign documents without even leaving Gmail.
You can also find Simple eSignature (formerly SignEasy) in our selection of electronic signature tools.
Mate Translate
It's common to come across web pages in English (or other languages) during your web searches.
Mate Translate is a very useful tool for quickly translating a word or phrase you don't understand while reading.
Convertio
It's common to need to convert a file to another format (for example, a Word document to PDF).
Convertio allows you to do all of that (with more than 2,500 conversions possible) from your Google Chrome browser.
3 Chrome extensions for web marketing
Tag Assistant Legacy (Google)
Tag Assistant (Legacy) is a plugin developed by Google that lets you check in one click the list of Google tags that load on a web page.
It's the ideal tool for web marketing professionals who regularly work with Google Analytics, Google Ads, and Google Tag Manager, to verify that the scripts are present on the pages of the sites you work on.
Keywords Everywhere
Keywords Everywhere is the ideal extension for SEO. It displays the keywords associated with your search and other related search terms on Google.
Perfect if you want to find keyword ideas by searching on Google without using external tools.
The extension also works with YouTube.
Note that this Chrome extension is freemium and you'll need to pay to access all features.
Buffer
Buffer allows you to share content from any other website to your social networks. The extension lets you do this directly in your browser without having to go through Buffer's website.
Ideal for quickly sharing content on Twitter when you're doing monitoring, or on your other social networks.
Our tip for getting the best Chrome extension
Does your ideal Chrome extension not exist? Learn how to create your Google Chrome extension by following our tutorial!
If you're on a Mac, know that there are also many apps to optimize your productivity.
