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Chrome, which ranks first in the global browser market share, is supported by a large number of users. Relatively, it also attracts developers from all over the world to develop thousands of extension plug-ins for the Chrome browser.

What are the well-received and appreciated extension apps in 2022, which are worth downloading and installing?

In this regard, the foreign media Softwaretestinghelp recently made a list of the 12 most popular extension applications for Chrome, covering categories such as productivity, entertainment, and photos, and made comments and recommendation reasons for the various applications on the list.

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Foreign media analysis pointed out that the extension plug-ins currently on the shelves of the Chrome online application store have brought many additional practical functions to Chrome, especially the "productivity" tool application category has the highest proportion, followed by entertainment-related applications. applications, and the photo category ranked third.

Most add-on apps are free to install, and there are also quite a few add-ons that offer advanced functionality through paid versions.

On the Chrome online application store platform, extension applications of productivity tools account for the highest proportion.

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If there is a need to install extension plug-ins, it should be noted that although many of them are advertised as free, some have not provided updates for a long time. In addition, the quality is also uneven. In addition to browsing user reviews and star ratings, It is also recommended to check the latest update time of the extension and the relevant data collected from users.

According to foreign media’s list of the 12 most popular extension apps for Chrome in 2022, the key features are as follows:

Checker Plus for Google Calendar


Recommended reason: It is suitable for users who use Google Calendar heavily to download and install. It has powerful desktop instant reminder functions (such as meetings, events and appointments, etc.), and the operation interface is easy to use.

Scribe — Documentation, SOPs & Screenshots


Recommended reason: It can quickly create Step by step process description documents, and provide practical functions such as screenshots.

eesel: The new tab for work


Recommended reason: Gather information from different web pages, applications, etc., list recent browsing history on a separate page, and provide search tool filters.

I forgot which web page or Word file the information I viewed recently appeared on. At this time, I can use the powerful search function of eesel to help search and find it.

This extension also provides management and classification functions for self-organized folders.

Grammarly


Recommended reason: Suitable for heavy users of English business documents.

Catch grammatical and spelling mistakes and suggest words to adjust the tone.

Loom


Recommended reason: powerful screen recording tool, and can automatically generate links to share.

Hubspot Sales


Recommended reason: Practical sales management analysis tools can help large enterprises to efficiently improve the relevant data and analysis of customer relationship management.

Why LastPass


Recommend: A feature-rich password manager with two-factor authentication.

Recommended reason for Everhour


: Practical time management tool, which can track time records such as progress management, resource planning and expense invoices for different projects.

Awesome Screenshot


Recommended reason: Integrate screen recording and screen capture functions in one, and can further edit post-production, support file sharing and other functions.

Gmail for Checker Plus


Recommended reason: You can quickly grasp important emails without opening Gmail emails.

You can also customize and set your favorite notification reminder methods, such as: through pop-up windows, prompt sounds, or reading part of the content, etc.

Recommended reason for StayFocusd


: It helps to improve the efficiency of work concentration, and helps users understand where their time is spent through browsing web pages and application tracking records.

Reasons for RescueTime


recommendation: Helps manage personal time efficiency and supports both mobile and desktop versions of Chrome.