Best Browser Extensions in 2026: Safe Chrome Extensions That Actually Help
Find useful Chrome, Edge and Firefox extensions for writing, privacy and productivity, and learn how to keep your browser fast and safe.
We explain what each extension can access, so you only install what you trust.
Permissions explained simply
Fix slow, bloated browsers
Most picks have free plans
Works across browsers
Use extensions safely
What every browser user should know first.
Are Chrome extensions safe?
How to spot risky extensions and stay protected.
Is an extension slowing you down?
Find and fix extensions that slow your browser.
Clear your browser cache
Fix broken pages in Chrome, Edge, Safari and Firefox.
Writing extensions
Write clearer emails and documents right in your browser.
Grammarly
Grammar and tone suggestions everywhere you type.
LanguageTool
Multilingual grammar checking extension.
QuillBot
Paraphrasing and summarizing in Chrome.
Protect your accounts
Extensions and habits that keep you safe online.
Best free password managers
Browser extensions that fill strong passwords.
Turn on two-factor login
Protect accounts even if a password leaks.
Strong passwords
Create passwords you can actually remember.
AI that works where you browse
Use AI for search, email and writing without switching apps.
Perplexity and Comet
AI search with sources, plus an AI browser.
AI in Gmail
Write emails faster with built-in AI.
Microsoft Copilot
Free AI built into the Edge browser.
Only extensions we'd trust ourselves
Extensions can see a lot of what you do online, so we explain the permissions each one needs and recommend only well-known, actively maintained options.
We also show you how to remove extensions you don’t need, which keeps your browser faster and safer.
Know what each extension sees
Well-known, maintained tools
Fewer extensions, faster browser
Rechecked when tools change
Browser extension questions
Are browser extensions safe?
Most well-known extensions are safe, but some can read website data or be sold to new owners. Install only what you need, from trusted developers, and review permissions.
How many extensions should I have?
As few as possible. Each extension can slow your browser and add privacy risk. Remove ones you haven’t used in a month.
How do I remove a Chrome extension?
Click the puzzle-piece icon, choose Manage extensions, then click Remove on any extension you don’t need.
Do extensions work in Edge and Firefox?
Many popular extensions are available for Chrome, Edge and Firefox. Edge can also install most extensions from the Chrome Web Store.
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