Chrome Extension Opportunities

Analyze Chrome extensions with real user data, ratings, and growth trends to find profitable extension ideas to build or acquire · Updated Apr 19, 2026

266K

Extensions tracked

117.7K

Developers

3.8B+

Chrome users

67%

Browser market share

Extension				Category
Adobe Acrobat: PDF edit, convert, sign tools Do more in Google Chrome with Adobe Acrobat PDF tools. View, fill, comment, sign, and try convert and compress tools.	337M +1M	4.4	61K	Workflow
AdBlock — block ads across the web Block ads on YouTube and your favorite sites for free	63M	4.5	290.4K	Workflow
迅雷下载支持迅雷下载支持	60M	2.8	1.3K	Workflow
Grammarly: AI Writing Assistant and Grammar Checker App Grammarly for Chrome helps you write with confidence. Get AI support for grammar, clarity, and tone, from first draft to final edit.	43M	4.5	43K	Communication
Adblock Plus - free ad blocker Remove ads on YouTube and everywhere else you browse.	41M	4.4	187.9K	Workflow
Chrome Remote Desktop Chrome Remote Desktop extension	40M +1M	3.1	2.8K	Workflow
Google Translate View translations easily as you browse the web. By the Google Translate team.	39M +1M	4.2	44.7K	Education
Microsoft Single Sign On Sign in to supported websites with your Microsoft work or school accounts on Windows and macOS platforms.	36M	2.3	928	Workflow
Cisco Webex Extension Join Webex meetings using Google Chrome ™	24M	2.3	2.6K	Social
Kami for Google Chrome™ Kami is an interactive learning platform empowering students and enhancing the way teachers teach, feedback, and assess.	20M +1M	4.6	8.4K	Education
Read&Write for Google Chrome™ Boost reading and writing confidence across all types of content and devices, in class, at work, and at home.	19M	3.4	1.6K	Accessibility
Google Classroom Classroom helps teachers save time, keep classes organized, and improve communication with students.	19M +1M	3.8	1K	-
360 Internet Protection 360 Internet Protection	18M	4.5	5.5K	Accessibility
ClassLink OneClick Extension ClassLink OneClick Extension	18M +2M	1.7	603	Workflow
AdGuard AdBlocker Unmatched adblock extension against advertising and pop-ups. Blocks ads on Facebook, YouTube and all other websites.	17M	4.7	67.6K	Privacy
uBlock Origin Lite An efficient content blocker. Blocks ads, trackers, miners, and more immediately upon installation.	16M	4.5	2.9K	Privacy
PayPal Honey: Automated Coupons & Cash Back Save money and earn rewards when you shop online.	14M	4.6	179.8K	Shopping
MetaMask The world's most trusted crypto wallet	13M	2.7	5.8K	Workflow
Free VPN for Chrome - VPN Proxy VeePN Fast, ultra secure, and easy to use VPN service to protect your privacy online. Enjoy Unlimited Traffic and Bandwidth!	13M +1M	4.5	48.1K	Workflow
VPN for Chrome: NordVPN proxy protection Connect to the fastest VPN out there — NordVPN. Hide your IP, block ads, and be safer online with our VPN proxy extension for Chrome	12M	4.2	8.7K	Privacy
Online Security Powering your web experience with a reliable, endpoint protection layer.	12M	3.6	590	Privacy
Tampermonkey Change the web at will with userscripts	12M	4.7	72.8K	Workflow
Mobility Print Mobility Print	11M	2.8	24	Workflow
Adblock for Youtube™ Removes ads from Youtube™.	11M	4.4	374.1K	Workflow
GoFullPage - Full Page Screen Capture Capture a screenshot of your current page in entirety and reliably—without requesting any extra permissions!	11M +1M	4.9	84K	Developer

Adobe Acrobat: PDF edit, convert, sign tools

by Adobe, Inc.

Users (30d)

337M

+1,000,000

Rating

4.4

Reviews

61K

AdBlock — block ads across the web

by ADBLOCK, INC.

Users (30d)

63M

Rating

4.5

Reviews

290.4K

迅雷下载支持

by Shenzhen Xunlei Network Technology Co., Ltd.

Users (30d)

60M

Rating

2.8

Reviews

1.3K

Grammarly: AI Writing Assistant and Grammar Checker App

by Grammarly

Users (30d)

43M

Rating

4.5

Reviews

43K

Adblock Plus - free ad blocker

by eyeo GmbH

Users (30d)

41M

Rating

4.4

Reviews

187.9K

Chrome Remote Desktop

by Google Ireland, Ltd.

Users (30d)

40M

+1,000,000

Rating

3.1

Reviews

2.8K

Google Translate

by Google Ireland, Ltd.

Users (30d)

39M

+1,000,000

Rating

4.2

Reviews

44.7K

Microsoft Single Sign On

by Microsoft

Users (30d)

36M

Rating

2.3

Reviews

928

Cisco Webex Extension

by cisco.chromestore

Users (30d)

24M

Rating

2.3

Reviews

2.6K

Kami for Google Chrome™

by Notable Limited

Users (30d)

20M

+1,000,000

Rating

4.6

Reviews

8.4K

Read&Write for Google Chrome™

by EVERWAY OPCO LIMITED

Users (30d)

19M

Rating

3.4

Reviews

1.6K

Google Classroom

Users (30d)

19M

+1,000,000

Rating

3.8

Reviews

360 Internet Protection

by 360

Users (30d)

18M

Rating

4.5

Reviews

5.5K

ClassLink OneClick Extension

by ClassLink

Users (30d)

18M

+2,000,000

Rating

1.7

Reviews

603

AdGuard AdBlocker

by Adguard Software Limited

Users (30d)

17M

Rating

4.7

Reviews

67.6K

uBlock Origin Lite

by Raymond Hill (gorhill)

Users (30d)

16M

Rating

4.5

Reviews

2.9K

PayPal Honey: Automated Coupons & Cash Back

by PayPal Inc.

Users (30d)

14M

Rating

4.6

Reviews

179.8K

MetaMask

by Consensys Software Inc.

Users (30d)

13M

Rating

2.7

Reviews

5.8K

Free VPN for Chrome - VPN Proxy VeePN

by VeePN CORP

Users (30d)

13M

+1,000,000

Rating

4.5

Reviews

48.1K

VPN for Chrome: NordVPN proxy protection

by nordvpn S.A.

Users (30d)

12M

Rating

4.2

Reviews

8.7K

Online Security

by Reason Labs inc.

Users (30d)

12M

Rating

3.6

Reviews

590

Tampermonkey

by Jan Biniok

Users (30d)

12M

Rating

4.7

Reviews

72.8K

Mobility Print

by PaperCut Software

Users (30d)

11M

Rating

2.8

Reviews

Adblock for Youtube™

by AdBlock Ltd.

Users (30d)

11M

Rating

4.4

Reviews

374.1K

GoFullPage - Full Page Screen Capture

by Full Page LLC

Users (30d)

11M

+1,000,000

Rating

4.9

Reviews

84K

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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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