Chrome Extension is a small program to transform the experience or add functionality to the Chrome browser. The main aim of an extension is to serve a single purpose around which the whole program is built, although it can have multiple components they should help in accomplishing the main purpose of the program. When it comes to writing a blog Google Chrome is the primary browser for most writers and why it shouldn’t be if it is extremely helpful in boosting writing productivity. One of the main reasons behind its popularity is Chrome’s built-in developer tool and the huge set of extensions that have made the writer’s task more comfortable and quicker.
There are a lot of extensions that writers can use to boost their productivity. Depending on the task the writer can choose the extension and add it to the browser. Every writer has a different choice according to their need but we are going to mention the top 10 extensions that can be useful for most writers. But first of all, let’s see:
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How To Install Google Chrome Extensions?
These are the very easy steps to install any Google Chrome Extension, take a look
- Open the Google Chrome web store on your laptop or computer
- Now search for the extension that you want to install
- Once found, click on Add to Chrome
- Sometimes, a few extensions also ask for permissions, click on approve and add the extension
- Once the particular extension is added to Chrome, the icon appears on the right of the address bar
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1. Grammarly
Grammarly provides a digital writing assistance tool based on artificial intelligence and natural language processing. And I think Grammarly is one of the best inventions ever. From grammar and spelling to style and tone, Grammarly helps to overcome writing errors and get the precise words to represent yourself. You’ll receive real-time feedback from Grammarly on Gmail, Google Docs, Twitter, LinkedIn, neveropen Writing Editor, and almost everywhere. Grammarly is a writing companion that provides you with particular suggestions to help you improve your writing. And it goes way beyond grammar. You can be confident that your writing is not only accurate but clear and compact, too. Grammarly provides:
- A better way to write
- Fix your spelling and grammar
- Clarify and tight your sentences
- Strike the right tone
- Enhance your fluency
There are more than 10,000,000 users and have a rating of 4.6 stars at the Chrome web store.
2. Evernote Web Clipper
Evernote Web Clipper is a Chrome extension for your web browser that allows you to capture full-page articles, images, selected text, important emails, and any web page that inspires you. It saves everything to Evernote and saves it forever. It is available for Chrome, Safari, Internet Explorer (IE) 7+, Firefox, Opera, and Microsoft Edge. The top 3 features of Evernote Web Clipper are:
- Save web pages
- Highlight key info
- Sync across devices
There are more than 4,000,000 users and have a rating of 4.9 stars at the Chrome web store.
3. OneTab
Research is the most essential part of writing any type of blog. And while doing research one might be working on many tabs, which can quite instantly eat up all of the free RAM, and potentially slow down the execution of the computer. Chrome is known to be memory-hungry. And the best solution is the OneTab. It saves selected tabs so you can use them later on, which significantly reduces (up to 95%) memory usage. One of the added advantages is depending on how many scripts are running inside the tabs, transferring them to OneTab can also speed up the computer by decreasing the CPU load.
There are more than 2,000,000 users and have a rating of 4.6 stars at the Chrome web store.
4. Speechnotes – Speech To Text Notepad
Did you know that dictation is about three times quicker than typing on the keyboard? One must take advantage of that and start using a speech-to-text extension like Speechnotes. This is the top-rated speech recognition editor on the Chrome store. It is preferred by users thanks to its high level of efficiency, excellent features, and ease of use. Speech notes are powered by Google’s Speech-to-Text engines & proprietary algorithms, to deliver it as a business-class functioning tool. Although it is free users find it to be a great option for the industry’s leader Dragon NaturallySpeaking.
There are more than 100,000 users and have a rating of 4.5 stars at the Chrome web store.
5. StayFocused
StayFocusd increases productivity by restraining the amount of time that you can spend on time-wasting websites. While writing, you should be focused, but it can be with all the social network notifications and other stuff. StayFocused blocks such stuff that you don’t want to bother you, so you can write that outstanding content quicker and in a more focused way. It’s extremely configurable, enabling you to block or allow whole sites, particular subdomains, particular paths, particular pages, and even particular in-page content (videos, games, images, forms, etc).
There are more than 600,000 users and have a rating of 4.4 stars at the Chrome web store.
6. Auto Text Expander
Ever get exhausted from typing out lengthy email addresses, phrases you often use, or just seeing to save keystrokes as you type? Well, fear not! Auto Text Expander is here to solve that.
For example, if you want to write “Message Received, Regards Amiya Rout”, then just make a shortcut of this long text by using the Auto Text Expander, and whenever you need this text just enter the shortcut that has been created by you. Some of the key features of Auto Text Expander are:
- Keystroke checking is entirely local and nothing is transferred to any servers for tracking.
- Customizable list of shortcuts to extend, which are synced over Chrome browsers you sign into.
- Omnibox (URL address bar) is supported for fast-moving websites with code ATE.
- Capacity to locally back up the shortcuts and replace them from backup and one can import shortcuts in JSON himself.
There are more than 200,000 users and have a rating of 4 stars at the Chrome web store.
7. AdBlock
One of the best extensions available on Google Chrome for content writers, AdBlock helps you to concentrate and focus on your work. This extension blocks any notification from social media and also the floater adds on the internet, thus saving you a lot of time. Therefore, if you want a distraction-free waiting experience, then you must install this extension. Some of the key features of AdBlock are:
- Blocks all the annoying ads such as pop-ups, flashy banners, videos, etc. which keep appearing on the screen
- Only allows acceptable advertisements which are sometimes useful for the users
- It also blocks or disables tracking which most websites do while someone is working online
- Disables social media buttons thus keeping a check on your browsing habits while working
According to a survey, almost 81% of the population uses AdBlock and has a rating of 4.6 stars at the Chrome web store.
8. Dark Reader
Dark Reader is an extension that is available for every website and helps your eyes to soothe down after scrolling for hours. In this, you can use dark themes while browsing and invest bright colors eventually making them easy to read at night or in dark spaces. After installing this extension you can adjust contrast, dark mode, brightness, sepia filter, the ignore list, and font settings. Also, for experienced users, there are developed tools that they can use and make their work a lot easier.
There are more than 5,000,000 users and have a rating of 4.5 stars at the Chrome web store.
9. Keyword Everywhere
This extension will save you a lot of time that you spend searching for keywords while writing any blog or article. Keyword Everywhere helps you to search long tail keywords that have accurate search volume along with the correct meaning, CPC, and completion data. This extension also pulls out data like “What People Search For” and “Related Keywords” from Google helping you to know the volume metrics available on the search pages. Some of the key features of Keyword Everywhere are:
- Narrows down results by adding specific search results
- Allows you to download the list of keywords in the form of CSV, PDF, or Excel format
- Helps you get down volume metrics
- Helps you by finding all the keywords given on any webpage and also their search volume
There are more than 1,000,000 users and have a rating of 4.6/5 stars at the Chrome web store.
10. QuillBot
Another important extension of content writers is QuillBot which is a paraphrasing tool and helps to rephrase any text. It has five premium modes and two free modes which can be used according to the needs of the users. It helps to provide fluency in the article by adding proper vocabulary, style, tone, etc. for any occasion. You can just simply enter your text in the given box and this extension will paraphrase it for you. Some of the key features of QuillBot are:
- Allows you to change your vocabulary as per the choice and does not change the meaning of any word or sentence
- FInds the best synonyms to express the perfect meaning
- Provides fast processing speed, thus saving a lot of time
- Can summarize up to 1200 words at a single time
There are more than 5,000,0000 users and have a rating of 4 stars at the Chrome web store.
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Conclusion
So these are the extensions, which are available on Chrome and help you to get the best writing experience. You just need to choose wisely and use them to enhance your writing skills. Using these extensions will make your work easier and more creative, so opt now and Happy Writing!
