Google Chrome is the web browser par excellence. Its usage quota is overwhelming and leaves the rest of the competitors very far from the first place. One of the reasons for its success is due to extensions. The Chrome Web Store is full of these small applications that add extra functionality to our browser.
Throughout this article, we will explain what exactly a Chrome extension is, how you can install it, and which ones are the best. If you are a regular user of Google Chrome , this interests you.
What is a Chrome extension?
A Chrome extension is a small program that adds additional features to the browser. Each extension works as a separate plug-in that can be disabled or enabled without affecting the overall functioning of the browser. In this way, it is possible to customize the browsing experience to the maximum, adjusting it to our needs.
These types of additions are defined as being very simple. Therefore, they usually do not have an interface and are usually integrated into context menus, the navigation bar, and other places in Chrome. The extension file is .crx
How to install a Chrome extension?
Google has centralized most of the extensions and applications in the Chrome Web Store. Therefore, the most recommended thing, if we want to guarantee the safety of our equipment, is that we go there to obtain new functions. To start an installation, you must do the following.
- Open the Chrome Web Store.
- Use the text field in the upper right corner to search.
- In the extension’s tab, click on the Add to Chrome button.
In this simple way you can add new functions to your browser.
The 7 best extensions for Google Chrome
Once we have defined what an extension is and how to install it in our Chrome browser, we review the Chrome Web Store to highlight the best ones. Note that, in most cases, these extensions can also be installed in other browsers, such as the new Edge, Vivaldi or Brave , which are based on Chromium. However, these extensions are not valid for Firefox.
MetaNumbers – Number Encyclopedia
Meta Numbers is a complete encyclopedia of numbers and figures. We only have to type a value to receive a lot of information about it. For example, we can find out if it is a prime number or how to write it correctly. It also includes a converter that will transform any decimal number into binary, octal, or hexadecimal. Interestingly, it has a limit. We cannot consult any number above 9,223,372,036,854,775,807.
Download | MetaNumbers – Number Encyclopedia
Unsplash For Chrome
The famous image bank, which we talked about previously in Urban Tecno , has its own extension for the Chrome browser. Thanks to it, it is possible to do quick searches within the service’s database and obtain results from anywhere we are. In this way, it will no longer be necessary to visit its official website. Also, we can embed amazing free images on any website.
Download | Unsplash For Chrome
Volley extension
Ideal for work teams, Volley allows you to add notes anywhere on a web page . First, you need to create a project, invite others to participate, and install the Chrome extension. From that moment on, comments can be attached that warn the rest that something is not working well, that it must be improved or changed. It is ideal for web designers or graphic designers working together with other professionals.
Download | Volley extension
Baby mode
The Internet is a great source of data and interesting information. However, it is also fraught with dangers . Baby Mode allows you to disable the keyboard and add sounds such as animals, musical instruments and others. In this way, our children can learn safely, without worrying about them accessing inappropriate content.
Download | Baby Numbers
Listory
With Listory you can collect, select and share all those web content that you liked. They can be classified into lists and these can include text, video, reviews, podcasts, or anything that is accessed with a URL. As an addition, it offers the possibility of saving the content privately or, conversely, sharing it with others.
Download | Listory
Save Chrome Tabs For Later
If you are one of those who opens a huge number of tabs and ends up causing monumental chaos within the browser, Save Chrome Tabs For Later is for you . Its main function is to save any tab for later. Tabs are saved even after closing the browser. In this way, we can calmly shut down the computer and, without having to browse the history, recover the sites opened in the previous session.
Download | Save Chrome Tabs For Later
Full Page Screen Capture
Although Windows, Linux and MacOS integrate their respective screen capture tools, on many occasions we would like to be able to extract all the elements of a Web page. Thanks to this simple extension, we can capture a page from the beginning to the end . Full Page Screen Capture does not include ads or ask for any added permission. You can run comfortably pressing Alt + Shif + P .
Download | Full Page Screen Capture