Extensions of browser are really amazing tools because they simplify the work and save time too. If you are using Google chrome browser in your PC or laptop then there are countless extensions available for every kind of work. Chrome web store is the only place where you can get all this stuff for free of cost. You cannot even imagine that how useful these extensions are because most of them are still unknown to the internet users.

The most important feature released in Google Chrome is the support for extensions. Chrome extensions are easier to create than Firefox extensions because they’re nothing more than web pages that use Chrome’s APIs. With Google Chrome extensions, you can add more features to the browser to help you with many necessary things. You can use these extensions as:-

• Calculator
• Currency converter
• Screen shot capturing
• Programming language
• Coupon codes
• Social messenger notifications
• Measurement standard
• Document viewer
• Internet radio telecasting
• E commerce websites

Many other options can be seen if you open the chrome web store. These extensions are just small programs that do not require any separate installation because they automatically integrate with Google chrome browser. There is no need to download heavy software if you have option to install a simple and lightweight chrome extension. The benefits of these extinctions cannot be identified until using them. There is something for every kind of user whether you are a social media fanatic, shopping lover, and business man or computer programmer.  So, if you are one of the newcomers to Google’s Chrome, here are 50+ Useful Google Chrome extensions that will help you in your work and possibly replace some of your existing tools.

Before you go ahead with our this post on chrome extensions here are some of our previous posts on other chrome extensions that you might like:-

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Google Chrome Extensions for Web developers

Web Developer

Latest Version:1.4.8 | Developer website | FAQ

The Web Developer extension adds a toolbar button to the browser with various web developer tools. It is designed for Google Chrome and will run on any platform that these browsers support including Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.

Resolution Test

Latest Version:2.2 | Developer website | FAQ

Resolution Test changes the size of the browser window for developers to preview their websites in different screen resolutions. It includes a list of commonly used resolutions and the ability to customize that list.

Pendule

Latest Version:1.0.0

Extended web developer tools for Chrome.Use this extension in addition to the built-in Developer Tools (Ctrl+Shift+I).

TIP: Each feature that modify (or add something to) the web page can be undone by re-clicking the item.

Image Cropper

Latest Version:0.6

This extension help you to crop any images on the fly.

It’s especially useful when you need to crop your online album photo for IM thumbnail.

Lorem Ipsum Generator

Latest Version:2.0.6 | Developer website

Chrome Extension that generates random “Lorem Ipsum” text. It uses a minimalist and well looking design. The main purpose of this one, is to use the less amount of code (and also memory) and help the developer/user to get the job done.

Measureit!

Latest Version:1.1.3

Draw out a ruler that will help you get the pixel width and height of any elements on a webpage,pretty good for web designers.

IE Tab (for Windows)

Latest Version:10.2.24.1 | Developer website | FAQ

Use Internet Explorer to display web pages in a Chrome tab. Some sites can only be displayed using IE, and with this extension you can now see those sites without leaving Chrome. Great for web developers who want to test the IE rendering engine, users who use sites with ActiveX controls, and users who want to use the explorer view for local files (i.e. file:// URLs).

jQuery Shell

Latest Version:1.6.1 | Developer website

jQuery Shell allows you to run JavaScript and jQuery 1.4.2 commands in the context of the current web page. It is simple tool to use when experimenting with / learning JavaScript and jQuery commands.

Color Picker

Latest Version:2.0 | Developer website

Quickly get the Hex and RGB values of any color! Also adjust Hue, Saturation, and Balance. Color picker is a full featured color editor which will make your life as a designer easier. It’s easy to use and loads fast, so it’s always there when you need it! This extension uses the Color Picker jQuery plugin.

WebEdit

Latest Version:2.2

Make any webpage editable, but changes are not permanent. Just press F12 on any http:// webpage, and edit text and delete things like photos, and embed elements. You can even delete a YouTube video off a page! Once you’ve had your fun, just press F2 to turn off edit mode, for a convincing looking defaced webpage.

Eye Dropper

Latest Version:0.4.3 | Developer website | FAQ

Eye Dropper and Color Picker extension which allows you to pick color from any webpage or from advanced color picker.

Click on Eye Dropper icon and popup will show. You can choose first option and Pick color from webpage, just click on button and move you mouse on page. When activated you will see actual color next your mouse cursor. When you make mouse click or hit ‘p’ key, color is picked and you can click on Eye Dropper icon again to see results.

SEO Site Tools

Latest Version:2.91 | Developer website | FAQ

This tool is the most comprehensive SEO Tool on any browser… not only does it pull more metircs from more sources, including social media reactions, it also enhances common tools like Yahoo Site Explorer and Google Webmaster tools with links anchor text and pagerank.

Chrome SEO

Latest Version:0.9.5 | Developer website | FAQ

The Google Chrome SEO Extension provides easy access to Search Engine Optimization Tools that can help you with Competitive Analysis, Keyword Research, Backlink Checks, PageRank Checks and other daily SEO tasks.

SmoothScroll

Latest Version:1.6.1 | Developer website | FAQ

Scrolls the websites smoothly when scrolling with the mouse wheel or the keyboard.

Meta SEO Inspector

Latest Version:2.0.9| Developer website | FAQ

This extension specializes in displaying all the information you need about the META tags on a web page (including keywords, description, title, copyright, etc.). It is a quite basic SEO tool, although it can be very useful sometimes. Best used in conjunction with other SEO tools, like Chrome SEO or SEO Site Tools.

Feedly

Latest Version:3.5 | Developer website | FAQ

Your magazine-like start page. A fast and stylish way to read and share the content of your favorite sites and services. Provides seamless integration with Google Reader, Twitter, Delicious, YouTube and Amazon.

Ibrii

Latest Version:1.0.7 | Developer website | FAQ

Ibrii allows users to snip every type of content found on the internet no matter if it is simple text, a photo, a video or even an embedded object, like streaming audio. Ibrii allows users to mix videos, text or photos from different pages into a single note and later share that note with friends.

WOT

Latest Version:3.2.22 | Developer website | FAQ

The WOT add-on is a safe surfing tool for your browser. Traffic-light rating symbols show which websites you can trust for safe surfing, shopping and searching on the web. The WOT add-on provides reputation ratings to search results when you use Google, Yahoo!, Bing, Wikipedia and other popular sites, helping you protect your computer and personal information.

Chromed Bird

Latest Version:1.9.10.2 | Developer website | FAQ

Chromed Bird is a Twitter extension that allows you to follow your timelines and interact with your Twitter account.

Google Translate

Latest Version:2.0.5 | Developer website | FAQ

This extension adds a button to your browser toolbar. Click the translate icon whenever you want to translate the page you’re visiting. The extension also automatically detects if the language of a page you’re on is different from the language you’re using for your Google Chrome interface.

Docs PDF/PowerPoint Viewer

Latest Version:3.10

Automatically previews pdfs, powerpoint presentations, and other documents in Google Docs Viewer.

 Ani Weather

Latest Version:0.620 | Developer website | FAQ

AniWeather = Animated Weather + Any Weather. AniWeather is now available for both iPad and iPhone.

Proxy Switchy!

(Read our post on-proxy websites)

Latest Version:1.6.3 | Developer website | FAQ

Proxy Switchy! is an advanced proxy manager extension for Google Chrome, it allows users to manage and switch between multiple proxy profiles quickly and easily.

Weather Forecast Alerts

Latest Version:2.0

Weather forecast alert is a Chrome extesion that enables you to quickly view the current weather conditions, maps, and the weather outlook for the next 24 hours directly in the Chrome browser in one of 5 languages (English, Spanish, French, German, or Portuguese) with a single click.

Cooliris

Latest Version:0.3.1 | Developer website | FAQ

Cooliris transforms your browser into a full-screen 3D Wall for searching, viewing and sharing the Web. Chrome will display a warning when you install any extension that includes a plugin. The Cooliris extension includes a plugin that requires access to your graphics card in order to render the high-performance 3D Wall.

Xmarks Bookmarks Sync

Latest Version:1.0.32 | Developer website | FAQ

Backup and sync your bookmarks, passwords and open tabs across computers and browsers. Xmarks is also available for Firefox, Safari and IE.

RSS Subscription Extension

Latest Version:2.2.4

This extension auto-detects RSS feeds on the page you are reading and upon finding one will display an RSS icon in the Omnibox, allowing you to click on it to preview the feed content and subscribe.

Evernote Web Clipper

Latest Version:6.11 | Developer website

Use the Evernote Web Clipper extension to easily save all the interesting stuff you see while browsing the web. No more bookmarks, tabs, or open windows. See something you like, clip it and you’ll have it forever.

Google Similar Pages beta

Latest Version:0.6.6.2

Enjoying the page you’re looking at and interested in other similar pages? Trying to find more pages about a topic you’re researching, but having a hard time coming up with the right query on Google? Google Similar Pages can help. Now you can quickly preview and explore other pages that are similar to the one you are browsing — on the fly.

One Number

Latest Version:1.5.6.18 | Developer website

Check GMail, Google Reader, Google Voice, and Google Wave. Four sources, one number.

Picnic Extension for Chrome

Latest Version:1.3 | Developer website

The Picnik Extension for Chrome lets you to play an interesting game  while browsing the web. With a click you can start the game and enjoy your free time. Even it doesnt require any setup or seperate space to execute. Simply

Too many Tabs

Latest Version:2.2 | Developer website | FAQ

Ever tried having 20 tabs or more open in Chrome? You can’t even see the favicon of the tabs, not to mention the tab titles! If that happens to you, TooManyTabs is a must-have extension that manages your tabs, reduces your tab overflow, and saves your sanity!

Simple YouTube Search

Latest Version:2.1

Simple YouTube Search is a one click solution for searching interesting videos. It has autocomplete option to make you comfortable with the search criteria.

 Google Maps

Latest Version:5.4.1

Google Maps comes in handy when you’re looking for browsing on a map but want to find it quickly and get the job done. By clicking on the extension single toolbar button, the map will be opened instantly on top of a popup box.

Session Manager

Latest Version:1.0.5

With Session Manager you can quickly save your current browser state and reload it whenever necessary.

You can manage multiple sessions, rename or remove them from the session library.

Bubble Translate

Latest Version:1.5 | Developer website | FAQ

Translate a selection of text inside any website and view the result without leaving the page.

Add this- Share and bookmark

Latest Version:3.0.5

Add this extension for Chrome lets you easily share webpages with friends, just like Share in Google Toolbar.

Click the Share button and select your desired service from the drop-down menu. Frequently used services will automatically appear at the top of the menu. Find more services by clicking “View more services” at the bottom of the Options menu.

Digg for Chrome

Latest Version:0.9.1 | Developer website

Pixlr editor 

Latest Version:7.0.1.2

This Chrome add on  let your do some basic image editing right inside your browser by Simply right-clicking any image or element on a web page with a background image while holding down the alt key to edit the image instantly in a new tab.

ScribeFire

Latest Version:4.3.5 | Developer website | FAQ

One of the most popular add-on for Firefox is now available as Chrome extension! ScribeFire is a full-featured blog editor that integrates with your browser and lets you easily post to all of your blogs.

After the Deadline

Latest Version:1.2.1 | Developer website | FAQ

After the Deadline uses artificial intelligence to check spelling, style, and grammar. Use it to check your tweets, find mistakes in your email, and socialize with confidence. Click the ABC icon in the lower-right corner of an editable area to proofread your writing or simply press F7 and  your written content will be scanned for any spell errors or possible grammatical mistakes.

Email this page

Latest Version:1.2.5
Firefox’s contextual menu has an option called “send link” that lets you send a link to the current page using your favorite mail client. This extension adds a similar functionality to chrome, but it only lets you pick the default mail client and Gmail.

Google Dictionary

Latest Version:4.0.5 | Developer website
It shows the definition of a word when you double-click on it. It only support monolingual dictionaries and a small number of languages, but it’s useful if you want to find the definition of a word without opening a new page.

Full screene Slideshow

Latest Version:1.5 | FAQ
It is a great way to view the images from sites like Flickr, Picasa Web Albums, Facebook, and Google Images in a slideshow.

Empty New Tab Page

Latest Version:1.1.1
It is a simple extension that replaces Chrome’s new tab page with a blank page.

FlashBlock (plus)

Latest Version:0.1.5

It disables Flash content for all web pages and replaces it with a placeholder. Click on the placeholder and you’ll enable the Flash element. This way, you’ll no longer see Flash ads, annoying Flash animations and other unnecessary objects that slow down your browser.

Office online chorme extension

latest version: 1.5.0

This google extension is especially made for Microsoft office products to integrate with chrome browser. Now you can easily create and edit files through your google chrome browser. Here you can get almost every feature that is available in your standard Microsoft office software.

Emoji keyboard

latest version:1.7.1

Everybody loves emojies while chatting through messenger services. Now it has become much easier to use them with the help of emoji extension. Just click on the extension to activate the keyboard with various expressions.

Screen castify

latest version:1.25.8

Now you can easily record your pc or laptop screen without any external software. The screen csatify chrome extension is a small hence powerful tool to record every activity of your desktop instantly. Along with recording, it also enables you to edit and share the content that you have recorded.

Spell checker for chrome

latest version:1.0.608

It is a very useful tool which could be helpful for every computer user. You can easily check the spellings and it supports 12 different languages. It use dictionary support to identify the spelling and to correct it instantly.