When you are using the web browser at some point of the time, you may feel that browser features are limited and you may want to add a new features or functionalities to your browser. You can do it by installing extensions or add-ons.
Below are Top 10 most useful Browser Extensions
Grammarly and Ginger
Grammarly is a browser extension which verifies the grammar and finding spelling mistakes while typing and also helps in improving the communication. This extension is useful for the English learners, writers and every one who uses in English. Grammarly also offers a free browser extension for Chrome and Safari.
Note: This tool doesn't work with Microsoft Word Online and Google Docs
Adblock Plus
Adblock Plus is a browser extension which blocks the annoying ads, malware and also stops the ad tech companies from tracking the users information. Adblock Plus has over 121 million users and it is increasing exponentially
Adblock plus works in two ways
1. It either hides the html code that displays the ads.
2. It blocks the code which sends the request to the ad-companies example: adsense
Because of the Adblock ad companies have suffered $60 billion revenue in 2016.
Google Dictionary
Google Dictionary is free extension for learning new words, improving vocabulary and easy to use while reading online. It shows meanings of the words in bubble pop up.
Instead of copying and pasting the word in the Google search and trying to search for the meaning, this extension provides the meaning in bubble pop up and saves time. This extension is helpful for the English learner.
Video Downloader professional
Video Downloader Professional is browser extension which helps in downloading the videos with a single click and save the videos to your hard disk. Recently a new feature is added which allows the MP4 videos via Google Chromecast on TV. It allows you to download any video content but it is not possible to download of YouTube videos to hard drive, because of restrictions of the Chrome Store.
Alternatively, you can download the videos from en.savefrom.net
Evernote Web Clipper
Evernote is an absolute "must-have" browser extension which is extremely useful, simple and functional. You can Clip or store the information from the websites that you want to keep and save those into the Evernote, you can open in any device. You can use it for quick notes, save many things to re-read or refer to in the future.
Note: You can access the Evernote from 2 devices only. If you want use in more than two devices, you have go for paid service.
Honey
Honey extension is super useful online shopping bees because this extension will automatically find the deals and coupons codes while shopping. Only thing you need to do after the installing the Honey extension, click on the Honey button while you are on checkout page. Coupons will be applied automatically.
Note: This extension is only available for shopping sites in the US, Canada, Australia, UK and India as well as sites that serve global customers.
LastPass
LastPass is a free password manager and a reliable browser extension where you can save all your passwords at one place and it gives secure access to your computer and device. The LastPass require the signing into extension and save all your usernames and passwords, it will autologin to your sites and sync your passwords everywhere you need them. The users must remember the LastPass master password.
Stay Focused
Do you ever felt like you're wasting time by losing your track from what you wanted to do. This extension is super useful for those who don't want get distracted while working and who don't want to waste spending time on Internet. It aims to focus on the important things by stopping from distracting websites.
Unlimited Free VPN - Hola
Sometimes, you want to access the information from the websites(Youtube video) that are blocked in a country. You can install the Hola VPN, to access the blocked content. Hola is spanish world which means Hello in English. Hola is free and ad free extension to access the blocked or censored websites and this fights against Geo localised exclusions.
Turn Off the Lights
This browser extension is helpful when you are watching a movie online or a YouTube video, it fades away entire webpage except the video player. You can turn off lights with single click on the lamp button after installing this extensions. It works for all known video sites such as YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Hulu, Metacafe, YouKu, etc.
Below are Top 10 most useful Browser Extensions
Grammarly and Ginger
Grammarly is a browser extension which verifies the grammar and finding spelling mistakes while typing and also helps in improving the communication. This extension is useful for the English learners, writers and every one who uses in English. Grammarly also offers a free browser extension for Chrome and Safari.
Note: This tool doesn't work with Microsoft Word Online and Google Docs
Adblock Plus
Adblock Plus is a browser extension which blocks the annoying ads, malware and also stops the ad tech companies from tracking the users information. Adblock Plus has over 121 million users and it is increasing exponentially
1. It either hides the html code that displays the ads.
2. It blocks the code which sends the request to the ad-companies example: adsense
Because of the Adblock ad companies have suffered $60 billion revenue in 2016.
Google Dictionary
Google Dictionary is free extension for learning new words, improving vocabulary and easy to use while reading online. It shows meanings of the words in bubble pop up.
Video Downloader professional
Video Downloader Professional is browser extension which helps in downloading the videos with a single click and save the videos to your hard disk. Recently a new feature is added which allows the MP4 videos via Google Chromecast on TV. It allows you to download any video content but it is not possible to download of YouTube videos to hard drive, because of restrictions of the Chrome Store.
Alternatively, you can download the videos from en.savefrom.net
Evernote Web Clipper
Evernote is an absolute "must-have" browser extension which is extremely useful, simple and functional. You can Clip or store the information from the websites that you want to keep and save those into the Evernote, you can open in any device. You can use it for quick notes, save many things to re-read or refer to in the future.
Note: You can access the Evernote from 2 devices only. If you want use in more than two devices, you have go for paid service.
Honey
Honey extension is super useful online shopping bees because this extension will automatically find the deals and coupons codes while shopping. Only thing you need to do after the installing the Honey extension, click on the Honey button while you are on checkout page. Coupons will be applied automatically.
Note: This extension is only available for shopping sites in the US, Canada, Australia, UK and India as well as sites that serve global customers.
LastPass
LastPass is a free password manager and a reliable browser extension where you can save all your passwords at one place and it gives secure access to your computer and device. The LastPass require the signing into extension and save all your usernames and passwords, it will autologin to your sites and sync your passwords everywhere you need them. The users must remember the LastPass master password.
It protects the users from cyber attacks. If any hacker tries stole the username and password, this extension protects with 2-step verification whenever hacker try to login using a new unknown device or IP address. The hackers would also need the master password to access the account.
Stay Focused
Do you ever felt like you're wasting time by losing your track from what you wanted to do. This extension is super useful for those who don't want get distracted while working and who don't want to waste spending time on Internet. It aims to focus on the important things by stopping from distracting websites.
Unlimited Free VPN - Hola
Sometimes, you want to access the information from the websites(Youtube video) that are blocked in a country. You can install the Hola VPN, to access the blocked content. Hola is spanish world which means Hello in English. Hola is free and ad free extension to access the blocked or censored websites and this fights against Geo localised exclusions.
Turn Off the Lights
This browser extension is helpful when you are watching a movie online or a YouTube video, it fades away entire webpage except the video player. You can turn off lights with single click on the lamp button after installing this extensions. It works for all known video sites such as YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Hulu, Metacafe, YouKu, etc.
The above apps have millions of downloads and millions of active users. Hope you make most of it..Other than these extensions, there are many useful extensions. Installing so many extensions will slow your browser functionality.