Chrome Browser
I have made it very clear in my previous post that I am a big fan of Google Chrome browser. Not only do I like its speed, here are also many other reasons why I cam crazy about Chrome. However, Chrome is not perfect. Compared to Firefox, often times I am troubled by its lack of extensions. Sometimes, it took me a long time to search for useful Chrome extensions.
This post summarizes the best (most popular) 20 Chrome plugins that I’ve found. If you are a Chrome user, you will find them extremely helpful. Enjoy!
1. Google Mail Checker – Download
Gmail is the most popular email client nowadays. I don’t know about you, but I check my Gmail numerous times a day. This plugin displays the number of unread messages in your Google Mail inbox. You can also click the button to open your inbox.
2. Google Translate - Download
This extension translates entire webpages into a language of your choice with one click. It shows some very cool features.
3. AdBlock - Download
Have you ever find ads annoying and distractive? AdBlock removes Facebook ads, Flash animations, and ads from all over the web. It helps you focus on the real content on the Web.
4. RSS Subscription – Download
Like the content of this website? With this plugin, you can subscribe to any site with just one click.
5. Xmarks Bookmark Sync – Download
I installed this plugin when I used to use Firefox. I found it extremely useful. It backs up and syncs your bookmarks across all your computers and browsers. Now you can do this easily with Chrome as well.
6. Chromed Bird – Download
Supercool feature. With this extension, now I don’t need to log in my Twitter site to check my timeline and tweet. With one click, Chromed Bird allows you to interact with your Twitter account.
7. Facebook for Google Chrome – Download
This extension lets you read your Facebook news feed and wall. You can also post status updates.
8. Google Reader Notifier – Download
I have consistently recommended Google Reader as the best RSS reader in my previous posts (check here and here). This extension displays the number of unread items in your Google Reader account.
9. Google Calendar Checker – Download
Freely check your scheduled meetings and let you see the time until your next meeting. Click the button to open your calendar.
10. Google Voice Notifier – Download
Use Google voice? This extension allows you to easily see the number of unread messages in your inbox.
11. Google Wave Notifier - Download
Displays number of unread Waves.
12. Shareaholic for Google Chrome – Download
Highly recommended! Share, save, or email the page you’re visiting using services like Twitter, Facebook, Gmail, Google Reader and over 80 more.
13. Google Similar Pages beta (by Google) – Download
Save you time and discover webpages similar to the page you’re currently browsing.
14. GooglePreview – Download
Inserts preview images (thumbnails) into the Google search results page.
15. Forecastfox Weather – Download
Get international weather forecasts from AccuWeather.com.
16. Picnik Extension for Chrome – Download
Picnik is my favorite picture editing tool. This extension allows you to capture web pages and edit images right in your browser using Picnik.
17. Slideshow - Download
Turn your favorite photo sites, such as Flickr, Picasa, Facebook, and Google Images into a slideshow.
18. Session Manager – Download
Session Manager lets you save sessions of your opened tabs and windows, and to quickly re-open them whenever you like.
19. Google Alerter – Download
Provides a google icon to your toolbar, which shows the number of unread items you have at various google services.
20. Tab Menu – Download
Select, close, rearrange, and find your tabs in a vertical, readable menu!
Do you have any favorite Chrome extensions that you want to share here?
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