Before we dive into extensions for Chrome on Android, it’s important to know this is not officially supported. You’ll need to use a different browser and, even then, not all Chrome extensions are guaranteed to work.

  • This YouTube tutorial will step you through installing extensions on your Android device using another browser.
  • Install the corresponding app, for extensions that have one, from the Google Play Store.

Once you’re set up to get the extensions, here are a few great ones to try. 

Coupon Code Finder: Honey

  • Getting better deals without having to do a lot of research.

  • The savings aren’t always substantial.

Grammar Checker: Grammarly

If grammar wasn’t your best subject in school, try Grammarly. It’s like an English teacher standing over your shoulder, correcting your grammar, spelling, and punctuation mistakes as you write. It works whether you’re writing an essay for class, composing an email for work, or just creating a Facebook post.

  • It also offers suggestions for making your writing clearer.

  • The free version continuously advertises the paid version.

Content Clipper: Evernote Web Clipper

This handy tool allows you to save entire web pages or parts of them. It’s better than bookmarks because you can highlight key information with text or visual callouts. Use separate notebooks to gather research for different projects; then send share with others via email, or create a URL. It’s useful for both work and at home.

  • You can sync your account to use it across all your devices.

  • As with bookmarks, you can still end up collecting a lot of items you never use.

Password Manager: LastPass

With so many website breaches, everyone should be looking for ways to create the most secure passwords possible. LastPass helps you create strong passwords and store them along with your user names, then sync them across all your devices. It also saves you time by automatically logging you into your favorite applications. You only need to remember one strong password to access your LastPass vault.

  • The convenience of not having to remember or look up passwords.

  • The sign-on process doesn’t work for some websites.

URL Saver: Save to Pocket

Another great way to capture web pages you want to refer to again later is to use Save to Pocket. Then view your articles, videos, and other media any time across all your devices. You can quickly add tags and see recommendations to similar content. Use for free, or upgrade to Premium.

  • Anything you save in Pocket can be viewed when you’re commuting or waiting in line.

  • Thinking about what we ever did before Pocket.

Ad Blocker: Adblock Plus

Once you get used to Adblock Plus, which magically makes online ads disappear, you’ll forget it’s there. That is, until you see another computer without it, with tons of ads. It blocks video and social media advertising, viruses, and it stops tracking. Click on the icon any time to see how many ads you’ve blocked or change your settings.

  • You can ‘set it and forget it.’

  • You may be blocking the only means some independent organizations have for generating revenue online.

Personal Emoji Generator: Bitmoji

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to see yourself as a cartoon? Wonder no more. Just install Bitmoji, create your own personal emoji, then use it in email, social media, or anywhere you go online. The extension generates messages to accompany your emoji, like, “Cheers,” “I love you,” and “You go, Girl.”

  • It makes communicating with friends even more fun.

  • Some of the messages are a little goofy.

Task List: Todoist

This straightforward task list helps you stay on track with all your goals. Use tags to indicate priorities and separate work from home. Didn’t get everything done? No worries, you can easily move uncompleted tasks to another day. Get a sense of accomplishment by looking at your productivity stats. Use the free version or upgrade for additional features.

  • The simple interface makes it easy to check off completed items and see what still needs to be done.

  • Some users may want a variety of view types (the only one available is list).

Dictionary: Instant Dictionary

When you come across a word you don’t know online, you can haul out your old paper dictionary, hunt down an online one and wait while it looks up the word, or use Instant Dictionary. This essential extension allows you to find word definitions just by double-clicking a word.

  • Getting word definitions while reading online without a lot of fuss.

  • Some users report timeout issues.

World Clock: FoxClocks

Perfect for anyone who works with people in time zones across the globe, FoxClocks shows times around the world at the bottom of your browser. You can use one of the included formats, or create one that works best for you. Need to be timeless for a few minutes? Just disable it temporarily. Note: This extension hasn’t been updated in a few years, but it still works.

  • Always knowing when colleagues in distant places are likely to be available.

  • The status bar can cause issues with the display of some web pages.

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