Top 10 Best Google Chrome Extensions


Google Chrome is a relatively new web browser from Google. It is one of the most popular browsers today, allowing you to browse the internet very fast. It is one of the fastest web browsers available right now, and of course, it is completely free to download, install and use.

At this moment, Google Chrome allows you to use own extensions which may improve it’s functionality and productivity. Something similar to Mozilla Firefox extensions support. Right now, there is no so much extensions available for you, it is a new browser, we should give it a little time to grow.

If you want to use these extensions, you have to install latest Dev edition of Google Chrome web browser.

Top 10 Best Google Chrome Extensions

So, these are the best 10 Google Chrome extensions at my choice:

1. AdBlock+

An adblock extension for Google Chrome. Similar to “Remove It Permanently” and “Adblock Plus: Element Hiding Helper” from FireFox. This extension doesn’t have the same functionality like in the Firefox version, but can help you for sure to block some unwanted ads and elements on websites.

AdBlock+ for Google Chrome

Click to install AdBlock+ for Google Chrome

2. Xmarks

Xmarks is one of the most popular bookmarks and passwords synchronizing tool. Allowing you to synchronize your passwords and bookmarks on the internet, without risk of loosing them. I use this extension on my Firefox browser, and I am very happy it is available for Chrome right now.

Xmarks for Google Chrome

You will need to register free account to download and use this extension in Google Chrome.

3. LastPass

LastPass is one of the most secure and easy-to-use password managers and for fillers available on the internet. It supports extensions and addons for Firefox, Internet Explorer and of course, Google Chrome. Download this little extension if you do not want to forget your passwords anymore!

LastPass Extension for Google Chrome

Click to install LastPass for Google Chrome

4. FlashBlock

Flashblock is an extension for the Google Chrome that blocks all Flash content from loading. It then leaves placeholders on the webpage that allow you to click to download and then view the Flash content. Allowing you also to save online flash (.flv) videos directly on your computer with Ctrl+Click keys combination.

FlashBlock Extension for Google Chrome

Click to install FlashBlock for Google Chrome

5. Google Reader Checker

Adds a button to the menu bar which notifies when a Google Reader feed has a new item. One of the cutest and most useful extensions for those which use Google Reader regularly – like I do.

Google Reader Checker for Google Chrome

Click to install Google Reader Checker for Google Chrome

6. SessionSaver

A session manager that lets you save and manage multiple sessions. Wit this extension you can: Saves all tab URL’s for all chrome windows, Saves multiple sessions with custom names, Can view all URL’s to copy/paste from, Can close saved tabs, Export all saved sessions to bookmarks and much more.

sessionsaver_chrome

Click to install SessionSacer for Google Chrome

7. Click & Clean

This powerful solution enables you to do all that mentioned above instantly, with one click on the roll icon in the Chrome toolbar. Add Click&Clean to Your Chrome Browser to keep private and secure your personal information the sites might collect about you!

click-clean

Click to install Click&Clean for Google Chrome

8. Bubble Translate

A translator extension for Google Chrome. You can translate text of websites from any language to yours. Bubble Translate use Google Translate for inline translations. Works very good and it is a must-have extension on my Google Chrome web browser.

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Click to install Bubble Translate on Google Chrome

9. Minimize to Tray (Windows only)

This is a little but useful extension that can minimize your Google Chrome browser into the system tray. Supports only Windows operating systems. A must-have extension for Chrome for my computer!

Minimize to Tray Extension for Google Chrome

Click to Install Minimize to Tray for Google Chrome (works only with Windows)

10. gPDF

gPDF is a handy tool to view PDF files online. It scans web pages for PDF links and set them to open with Google Docs Viewer. You don’t need any desktop based PDF viewer (like : Adobe Reader) to open a PDF link.  A very useful Google Chrome extension for any computer.

gPDF Extension for Google Chrome

Click to install gPDF for Google Chrome

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