20 browser extensions that will solve a bunch of your problems

1. OneTab

If you have a lot of tabs open and you want to save them for later, use OneTab. One click, and the tabs are closed, and the sites of them are saved to the list. If necessary, you can share it with anyone. Later, the tabs can be reopened all at once. Saves time and memory.

Download for Google Chrome, Yandex. Browser, Opera (installation required):

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2. HTTPS Everywhere

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3. Dark Reader

Every self-respecting browser has a dark theme. The problem is that activating it only changes the browser interface, but not the content of the sites. As a result, it becomes inconvenient to read articles in low light. Dark Reader fixes this by adding the ability to invert the colors of web pages as you wish.

Download for Google Chrome or Yandex Browser:

Download alternative for Opera:

Dark mode dlinbernard

Download for Firefox:

Dark Reader by Alexander Shutau Developer

4. Pocket

Found an interesting article and want to save it for later? Post to Pocket. It is the best deferred read service that is available not only on computers but also on mobile devices. Tags, favorites, automatic reading aloud and other useful features are included.

Download for Google Chrome or Yandex Browser:

Save to Pocket getpocket.com

Download for Opera:

Pocket (formerly Read It Later) readitlater

Download for Safari:

Save to Pocket Read It Later, Inc

Firefox has a Pocket button built-in out of the box.

5. Web of Trust

The Internet is full of malicious sites that can infect your computer with viruses or steal personal information. Therefore, users of the Web of Trust mark dangerous Web resources that they are not lucky enough to encounter. By installing this extension, you will see the rating of the Web of Trust community next to each link. Dangerous and suspicious sites are marked in red. Avoid them and it will save you a lot of problems.

Download for Google Chrome or Yandex Browser:

WOT: website security and online protection mywot.com

Download for Opera:

WOT weboftrust

Download for Firefox:

Web Of Trust, WOT: Website Security Rankings From WOT Services Developer

6. Mercury Reader

Pesky ads, self-playing videos, small print - these and other issues can make it difficult to read text on web pages. The Mercury Reader extension allows you to remove everything unnecessary from the article in one click, including banners and interfering layout elements. You can also choose the size and type of font, as well as include a dark background for easy reading at night.

Download for Google Chrome:

Download a similar extension for Opera:

Reader View rneomy

In Yandex Browser, Firefox, Safari and Edge, similar functions are available without extensions.

7. AutoPagerize

To switch to the next page with results in Google or Yandex search engines, you have to use the arrows at the bottom of the search results. It's a little tiring. Install the AutoPagerize extension and the pages will load automatically as you roll your mouse wheel.

Download for Google Chrome, Yandex Browser or Edge (you need to enable support for third-party extensions in the settings):

uAutoPagerize Report abuse

Download a similar extension for Opera:

AutoPagerize swdyh

Download a similar extension for Firefox:

AutoPagerize Advanced by John Developer

8. Tabli

It is better not to overuse the number of open tabs. But there are situations when you just need to keep a lot of services and information sources close at hand. The Tabli extension will help you take control of them. It displays tabs in a vertical bar. Their names are not abbreviated, so you can easily switch between open sites, no matter how many there are.

Download for Google Chrome, Yandex Browser, Opera (installation required) or Edge (you need to enable support for third-party extensions in the settings):

Tabli gettabli.com

Download a similar extension for Firefox:

Tree Style Tab by Piro (piro_or) Developer

9. ImTranslator

When you need to translate a word or a passage of text from a web page, you have to open a new tab with the translator and insert the selected passage. It is much more convenient to use ImTranslator. This extension performs translation in a pop-up window right on the current tab. ImTranslator uses technologies from Google and Microsoft - leaders in machine translation.

Download for Google Chrome, Yandex Browser or Edge (you need to enable support for third-party extensions in the settings):

ImTranslator: Translator, Dictionary, Voice about.imtranslator.net

Download for Opera:

ImTranslator: Translator, Dictionary, TTS imtranslator

Download for Firefox:

Google Translator, ImTranslator, Dictionary by Smart Link Corporation Developer

10. Adblock Plus

Are the pages you visit difficult to view because they are overloaded with ads? Install Adblock Plus. This extension will cleanse sites of unnecessary banners, leaving only the most unobtrusive ones.

Download for Google Chrome or Yandex Browser:

Adblock Plus - free ad blocker adblockplus.org

Download for Opera:

Adblock Plus adblockplus

Download for Firefox:

Adblock Plus by Adblock Plus Developer

Download for Safari:

Adblock Plus for Safari ABP Eyeo GmbH

11. Mailtrack

There is always a risk that an email you send will get lost in spam and not be opened by the recipient. In such situations, Mailtrack comes to the rescue. This extension shows whether a message sent via Gmail and Inbox has been read or not, which can save you a lot of hassle.

Download for Google Chrome, Yandex Browser or Opera (installation required):

Mailtrack for Gmail mailtrack.io

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12. BehindTheOverlay

Some sites annoy visitors with pop-ups with advertisements or requests to subscribe and perform some other action. It is good if a cross is displayed, which quickly closes such a window. But often developers deliberately make you wait for it to appear so that the user takes the desired action. BehindTheOverlay forcibly closes such windows. It is enough to click on a special button. Overlay Remover Auto does it automatically.

Download for Google Chrome, Yandex Browser, Opera (installation required) or Edge (you need to enable support for third-party extensions in the settings):

Behind The Overlay Website

Overlay Remover Auto Website

Download for Firefox:

Behind The Overlay by Nicolae Namolovan Developer

Overlay Remover Auto by InanZen Developer

13. StayFocusd

The abundance of distractions on the Web can make it difficult to concentrate on your work. In order not to procrastinate on Facebook, YouTube and other similar resources, you can limit their availability with StayFocusd. The extension allows you to configure the maximum amount of time that you are willing to spend per day on the selected sites. If you go over the limit, StayFocusd will block resources until the next day.

Download for Google Chrome, Yandex Browser, Opera (installation required) or Edge (you need to enable support for third-party extensions in the settings):

StayFocusd Report abuse

Download a similar extension for Firefox:

LeechBlock NG by James Anderson Developer

14. PushBullet

There are situations when you need to copy a text, long number or link from a smartphone to a computer, or vice versa. It is inconvenient to type all this manually - it is much easier to use the PushBullet extension. With it, you can quickly transfer links, text and small files between your computer and mobile devices. To do this, you just need to link all gadgets to your PushBullet account.

Download for Google Chrome, Yandex Browser or Edge (you need to enable support for third-party extensions in the settings):

Download for Firefox:

Pushbullet by Pushbullet Developer

Download for Opera:

Pushbullet pushbullet

15. FoxClocks

If you travel frequently or have a lot of interaction with people from other time zones, then you know how easy it is to get confused in time. In this case, the FoxClocks extension may come in handy. It displays the exact time in the cities selected by the user. The clock is small and located at the bottom of the open tabs, so it does not distract, but at the same time is always in sight.

Download for Google Chrome, Yandex Browser, Opera (installation required) or Edge (you need to enable support for third-party extensions in the settings):

Download for Firefox:

FoxClocks by Andy McDonald Developer

16. Noisli

When ambient sounds interfere with your work, this extension will help you not notice them. Noisli generates noises that do not distract, but, on the contrary, help you relax and concentrate on work tasks. You can create multiple mixes from the sounds of nature (wind, river, fire and more) on the Noisli website, and then control the audio stream in the extension window.

Download for Google Chrome, Yandex Browser, Opera (installation required) or Edge (you need to enable support for third-party extensions in the settings):

Noisli noisli.com

17. Grammarly

Grammarly is useful for anyone who has difficulty in writing English. This extension automatically checks the text that the user types on any site, and checks for grammar and punctuation. Grammarly points out errors and suggests corrective options. You can also insert any text on the service website for a detailed check and read explanations for most of the errors.

Free service indicates only the most common errors. You can remove the restriction by subscribing - from $ 11.6 per month when paying for a year in advance.

Download for Google Chrome, Yandex Browser, Opera (installation required) or Edge (you need to enable support for third-party extensions in the settings):

Grammarly for Chrome grammarly.com

Download for Firefox:

Grammarly for Firefox by Grammarly Developer

18. Marinara: Pomodoro

If you are unhappy with your productivity, it may be that the right work rhythm will solve the problem. The Marinara extension is a timer that helps you work according to the well-known Pomodoro technique. The program reminds you when to take breaks and when to return to work. Pomodoro fans find this approach helps them get more done and less fatigue.

Download for Google Chrome, Yandex Browser, Opera (installation required) or Edge (you need to enable support for third-party extensions in the settings):

Marinara: Pomodoro® Assistant Website

Download a similar extension for Firefox:

Tomato Clock by Samuel Jun Developer

19. Checker Plus for Gmail

Instead of manually checking your inbox, it's better to entrust it to Checker Plus for Gmail. The extension will be located on the browser panel and will notify you of received emails.

Download for Google Chrome or Yandex Browser:

Checker Plus for Gmail ™ jasonsavard.com

Download a similar extension for Opera:

Gmail Notifier inbasic

Download for Firefox:

Checker Plus for Gmail by Jason Savard Developer

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20. LastPass

A universal password manager that reliably protects your data. LastPass automatically generates hack-resistant passphrases, saves them encrypted, and syncs them across all your devices.

Download for Google Chrome or Yandex Browser:

LastPass: Free Password Manager Download »