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Chrome Extension Opportunities

Analyze Chrome extensions with real user data, ratings, and growth trends to find profitable extension ideas to build or acquire · Updated Feb 16, 2026

238.6K

Extensions tracked

104.8K

Developers

3.8B+

Chrome users

67%

Browser market share

Users (14d)

335M

-0.3%

Rating

4.4

Reviews

61K

Users (14d)

61M

Rating

4.5

Reviews

290.4K

迅雷下载支持
迅雷下载支持

by Shenzhen Xunlei Network Technology Co., Ltd.

Users (14d)

52M

-7.1%

Rating

2.8

Reviews

1.3K

Users (14d)

43M

Rating

4.5

Reviews

43K

Users (14d)

40M

-2.4%

Rating

4.4

Reviews

187.8K

Chrome Remote Desktop
Chrome Remote Desktop

by Google Ireland, Ltd.

Users (14d)

39M

+2.6%

Rating

3.1

Reviews

2.8K

Google Translate
Google Translate

by Google Ireland, Ltd.

Users (14d)

39M

Rating

4.2

Reviews

44.7K

Users (14d)

35M

-2.8%

Rating

2.3

Reviews

890

Urban VPN Proxy
Urban VPN Proxy

by Urban Cyber Security INC

Users (14d)

28M

+40%

Rating

4.7

Reviews

60.3K

Cisco Webex Extension
Cisco Webex Extension

by cisco.chromestore

Users (14d)

24M

Rating

2.3

Reviews

2.6K

Users (14d)

18M

Rating

4.5

Reviews

5.5K

AdGuard AdBlocker
AdGuard AdBlocker

by Adguard Software Limited

Users (14d)

16M

Rating

4.7

Reviews

67K

uBlock Origin Lite
uBlock Origin Lite

by Raymond Hill (gorhill)

Users (14d)

15M

+7.1%

Rating

4.5

Reviews

2.7K

Users (14d)

14M

Rating

4.6

Reviews

179.8K

Users (14d)

13M

Rating

4.5

Reviews

46.3K

MetaMask
MetaMask

by Consensys Software Inc.

Users (14d)

13M

Rating

2.7

Reviews

5.8K

Online Security
Online Security

by Reason Labs inc.

Users (14d)

12M

-7.7%

Rating

3.6

Reviews

584

Adblock for Youtube™
Adblock for Youtube™

by AdBlock Ltd.

Users (14d)

11M

Rating

4.4

Reviews

370.6K

Users (14d)

11M

Rating

4.2

Reviews

8.4K

Tampermonkey
Tampermonkey

by Jan Biniok

Users (14d)

11M

Rating

4.7

Reviews

72.7K

Users (14d)

11M

Rating

3.9

Reviews

1.4K

Netflix Party is now Teleparty
Netflix Party is now Teleparty

by Delaware C Corporation

Users (14d)

10M

Rating

4.1

Reviews

17.2K

Users (14d)

10M

Rating

4.9

Reviews

84K

Microsoft Power Automate
Microsoft Power Automate

by Microsoft Corporation

Users (14d)

10M

Rating

2.0

Reviews

168

Users (14d)

10M

Rating

3.9

Reviews

11.8K

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How to Find Chrome Extension Ideas

This tool tracks extensions across the Chrome Web Store with real metrics — user counts, ratings, reviews, categories, and growth trends. Use the insight pills to quickly find opportunities: 'Fast Growing' shows extensions gaining users rapidly, 'Ripe for Disruption' highlights popular extensions with poor ratings, and 'Rising Stars' surfaces hidden gems with great ratings and early traction. Each extension shows its Featured status, category, developer info, and user growth over time. Use it to validate Chrome extension ideas before building, or find acquisition targets with existing user bases.

Chrome Extension Niches With Low Competition

The best extension opportunities sit at the intersection of high demand and low quality. Sort by user count to see the largest categories, then filter for low ratings to find where users are underserved. If an extension has hundreds of thousands of users despite a 3-star rating, the core problem is valuable but the current solution is weak. Check the 'Fast Growing' insight to confirm the category is still expanding, not shrinking — growing categories with bad incumbents are the most profitable extensions to build.

Chrome Extension Ideas FAQ

How do I find profitable Chrome extension ideas?
Use the 'Ripe for Disruption' insight above to find extensions with 100K+ users but poor ratings — these are proven categories where users need better alternatives. High user counts with low ratings means the demand is real but current solutions are failing. Filter by category (productivity, developer tools, etc.) to focus on areas that match your skills.
How do Chrome extensions make money?
The most common models are freemium (free core + paid pro features), one-time purchases on the Chrome Web Store, SaaS subscriptions for the backend service, and affiliate revenue. Extensions with large user bases can also be acquisition targets. Use this database to study what successful extensions in your target category charge — look at extensions with high user counts and the 'Featured' badge for proven monetization signals.
Are Chrome extensions still worth building in 2026?
Yes — Chrome has 3.8B+ users and 67% browser market share, making it the largest software distribution platform outside of mobile app stores. The 'Fast Growing' insight shows extensions gaining thousands of users right now, proving new entrants can still break through. AI-powered extensions and developer tools are particularly fast-growing categories.
How do I find Chrome extensions with low competition?
Use the 'Rising Stars' insight to find extensions between 1K-50K users with excellent ratings — they've found product-market fit but haven't saturated their category yet. You can also search by category to see how many extensions compete in a given space. Categories with few high-rated options but strong user demand are your best targets.
Can I buy or acquire an existing Chrome extension?
Yes, Chrome extension acquisitions are common. Look for extensions with large user bases but inactive development (check the 'Last Updated' column). Extensions that haven't been updated in months with tens of thousands of users are often available for acquisition. The 'Ripe for Disruption' insight also surfaces extensions where the current owner may be open to selling rather than rebuilding.

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