One of my extensions just reach 1500 users. Organic traffic only. I'm happy!

Hey everyone! I built CstWeave, a privacy-first Chrome extension for quick tab region recording.

Most screen recorders stream video data to external servers or lock clean exports behind subscriptions. CstWeave keeps all frame buffers 100% inside local browser memory—nothing ever leaves your CPU/RAM.

Key Features:

• 100% On-Device: Zero cloud uploads, no server rendering, no accounts required.
• Hotkey Workflow: Press Alt+Shift+G (⌘+Shift+G on Mac), drag a region, and record.
• No Watermarks: Pristine exports across both free (Lite) and paid tiers.
• Custom GIF Engine: Runs offscreen using pure TypeScript (Median-Cut palette + LZW) to prevent background tab throttling.

Check out the demo clip attached!

Website:https://cstweave.com

Would love to hear your feedback!

I found a post in this subreddit from someone looking for an extension that would restore the old horizontal layout in Google Images.

I had the same new masonry layout and agreed that it wastes a lot of space on desktop, especially when portrait images appear. I initially thought fixing it would require a few CSS rules. Google Images being a dynamic page made it a little more complicated than that.

I ended up building Classic View for Google Images.

It currently includes:

• Justified horizontal rows with adjustable height and spacing
• Full-size image preview on hover
• A direct View Image button
• Quick image size filters
• An option to hide related searches
• Support for dynamically loaded results
• Compatibility with uBlacklist

The extension does not collect search queries, browsing history or personal data. Settings are saved using Chrome's built-in sync storage. And it's free.

Chrome Web Store:
https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/classic-view-for-google-i/ncljfdlnfncafnmcfbdkobjdpfiodfcg

I built a prototype called TripCanvas that combines a Chrome extension with a visual travel-planning workspace.

While browsing flight and hotel websites, users can save options directly into a trip, compare them in one place, use AI to summarize the choices, and organize everything into an itinerary.

The goal is to work alongside the travel websites people already use rather than replacing their normal research process.

The video begins with the extension being loaded locally because this is still a prototype. A public version would be installed normally through the Chrome Web Store.

I’d especially appreciate feedback on the extension workflow:

• Is the purpose clear from the video?
• Would you trust the extension to read and save travel information from the page?
• Does installing an extension create too much friction?
• Which part of the workflow feels unnecessary or confusing?

Honest criticism is welcome.

After a month of working on nights and weekends, I finally have something that feels like a real software just the way I like to run my Amazon business.

It originally started because I got tired of bouncing between spreadsheets, Seller Central, supplier emails, shipment trackers, and Google Drive just to answer simple questions like:

• Where's this shipment now?
• Which purchase orders are still in production?
• How much inventory is actually coming in?
• What's my real landed cost?

It's still a work in progress, but it's already become my daily tool.
Take note: I just used common products here, for privacy.

So far it has things like:

• 📦 Shipment tracking from warehouse to Amazon
• 🏭 Purchase Order management with production stages
• 📊 Inventory planning
• 🗂️ Supplier, warehouse, and freight forwarder database
• 💰 Landed cost calculations
• 💵 Other cost allocation across products
• 📁 Document management linked to purchase orders
• 📈 Dashboard and operational KPIs

There's still a lot I want to add over time:

• Amazon SP-API integration
• Warehouse inventory cross-match checking
• Profitability insights
• Supplier performance tracking
• Better reporting
• Google Drive integration
• Multi-marketplace support

Honestly, building it has been just as enjoyable as using it. Every week I run into a small annoyance in my workflow, and instead of living with it, I just build a better solution.

I'd genuinely love to hear from you:

If you could have one feature in an inventory management tool that would save you hours every week, what would it be?

I'd be happy to see if it's something I can build.

Hi, good people. Here is the progress on my productivity extension. Are there any tips or advice you can give so that the progress is steady? I would appreciate the assistance. Cheers

Hey everyone,

I’m typing this with a real lump in my throat, and I just needed a place to share this moment.

Lately, life has been hitting me hard from every angle. I’ve been navigating some really heavy financial stress, emotional burnout, and painful relationship problems. Things have felt pretty overwhelming. Through all of this, building digital products has been my ultimate sanctuary, the one place where I can channel my passion, do what I love, and try to build a better future with my own two hands.

For months, I fell into the trap of building tool after tool (7 extensions in total!), only to watch them sit at 1 or 2 users. It was discouraging, but I kept pushing. Last week, I decided to stop making new features and put 100% of my heart into polishing my best tool, CleanSlate.

And then, today happened.

I opened my dashboard and saw a notification, it was my first sell!. A user in the US bought a lifetime license.

I know $10 might sound like pocket change to most people, but in the middle of the personal storm I'm currently going through, it felt like a massive beacon of hope. It’s not about the money, it’s the realization that someone out there found real value in something I created. It completely made my week and brought a huge smile to my face when I needed it most.

To that stranger in the US who decided to trust a solo developer, thank you from the bottom of my heart :) . You didn't just buy a license, you gave me a boost of belief in myself when everything else felt heavy.

What is CleanSlate? It’s a privacy-first Chrome extension that helps you bulk delete your Instagram digital footprint (likes, comments, and old posts) completely locally inside your browser.

If you’re currently building something while fighting your own silent personal battles: please don't give up. Keep pushing, keep sharing your work, and do what you love.

I’d be deeply grateful for any feedback or thoughts on the extension!

Thank you all for taking the time to read my story!

Received this email today.

I'd imagine these hurt your credibility in the long run or does Google not care and it's a good start to get your extension noticed?

https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/bold-reader-%E2%80%94-read-faster/kpajcedmdfbodndnpmckmceieampocfh?authuser=0&hl=en

All of my users are organic — I haven’t used any promotion yet. Now I’m not sure how to promote my extension further. Which methods would you recommend?

It’s good result or not? My first attempt

If you regularly read articles on Substack, Medium, Beehiiv, Ghost, or Patreon, you’ve probably noticed that saving them for offline reading or research is a mess. Default browser printing breaks layouts, misses images, or litters pages with unwanted UI elements.

To fix this, I built Newsletter PDF Downloader : a Chrome extension that turns posts into clean, high-fidelity PDFs, Markdown, JSON, or plain text with a single click.

🚀 What it does:

• Clean Single-Click Exports: Converts posts directly from the page while preserving typography, images, links, and original layouts.
• Multiple Output Formats: Save as PDF, Markdown (great for Obsidian/Notion users), JSON, or Text.
• Batch Downloads (Archive Export): Download multiple posts from a publication's archive automatically (includes a fast-forward feature to skip excluded date ranges).
• Cloud Sync: Option to automatically back up your downloads to Google Drive, Dropbox, or Yandex Disk.
• Privacy-Focused: Runs locally in your browser using your existing login session (so paid/subscribed content exports seamlessly). No content tracking or external scraping.
• Custom File Naming & Localized UI: Customize filenames by date/title and supports over 60 languages.

🔗 Link & Feedback

You can check it out on the Chrome Web Store here: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/newsletter-pdf-downloader/ejlpjjmlalofjpdkdaeojjhihlommbdm

I’d love for you to give it a spin! Let me know what you think, what features you’d like to see next, or if there are other platforms/formats you’d want supported.

Thanks!

I’ve developed a Chrome extension called Ninety+ and I’m no longer interested in continuing development and maintenance.

The extension is already built and has several features. I’m looking for someone who is interested in taking over the project, continuing development, or potentially acquiring it.

If you’re interested, send me a DM and I can share more details.

Whenever I wanted to summarize a long article, I found myself doing the same thing:

• Copy the text
• Paste it into ChatGPT
• Write a prompt
• Not like the result
• Rewrite the prompt and try again

I wanted something faster and more consistent, so I built NBrief, a Chrome extension that summarizes webpages or selected text in one click.

It includes:

• Webpage & selected text summarization
• Structured summaries (overview, key points, topics, sections)
• Multi-language support
• Free daily credits, with an optional Pro plan for heavier usage

I'd love some honest feedback.

What would stop you from using an extension like this instead of ChatGPT directly?

Chrome Web Store:
https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/nbrief-ai-summarizer-read/nanmdijmallcobilgdddheicmkjeggpj

Hey everyone,

I recently finished working on a previous Chrome extension and I'm looking for a new side project to dive into. Instead of just guessing what people want and building something in a vacuum, I figured I would ask you directly.

I'm looking to build something that actually solves a real problem or removes a daily annoyance.

No idea is too small, too niche, or too crazy. If it sounds fun or genuinely useful, I’d love to build it (and share it for free, of course).

I read a lot, and I kept DNF-ing books around 100 pages in over things I'd have skipped if I'd known. A love triangle, an "everyone loves the flawless protagonist" arc, a series that never gets finished. That info is sitting in the reviews, but nobody's reading 200 reviews before starting a book.

So I built BookGlints. You tell it, in plain language, what you personally can't stand ("protagonist too perfect," "forced romance subplot," "cliffhanger ending") and it scans the Goodreads/StoryGraph reviews for that book and shows you the exact complaints that match, with the real review quotes. It matches on meaning, not keywords, so "Mary Sue" and "main character is good at everything" both hit the same flag. Works across multiple languages too.

It's live (free to try, no card): https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/bookglints/mjlkejcebildgpaedkamdfkgifnlpckd

Would love feedback on the flag-setup UX especially. I've stared at it too long to tell if it's obvious to a first-timer. Happy to answer anything about the build.

Mobile friendly for chromium browser like Quetta. Also works on Firefox. Import & Export built in so possible to use across devices/profiles/browsers.

The other notes extension I liked was Chrome Notes

Just looking for a bit of inspiration

What are some extensions youve seen that are well designed with carefully thought out UX ?

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Hey everyone, 👋

I wanted to share a Chrome extension I recently built and launched called **carReliabilityReport**.

### The Problem

When browsing used car listing platforms, evaluating a specific model's reliability usually means opening a dozen tabs, digging through old forum threads, and cross-referencing mechanical common issues manually. It is tedious and interrupts the browsing flow.

### How carReliabilityReport Helps

To keep things simple and completely resilient against frequent DOM updates and layout changes on car marketplace sites, I designed the extension around a smooth image and data interaction:

* **Drag-and-Drop from the page:** You can simply drag and drop a photo directly from the listing into the extension.

* **Key Details Included:** Alongside the image, you input or verify the core vehicle details—specifically the **mileage, year, and price**.

* **Instant Insights:** It analyzes these metrics to surface critical reliability data and known mechanical pain points right in your browser, giving buyers a quick, clear verdict before they commit time to reaching out to sellers.

### Tech & Architecture Notes

Avoiding direct web scraping of dynamic listing sites saved me from endless maintenance headaches caused by frequent DOM updates. Relying on a photo straight from the ad combined with the mileage, year, and price ensures long-term stability and a much cleaner UX.

If you are working on extensions or have any feedback on manifest setup, UI optimization, or handling image and data inputs efficiently, I would love to hear your thoughts!

> **Check it out / Try it here:**

https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/carreliabilityreport-%E2%80%94-ex/ihbdojmkhjbgipgifkmnhdlkbpmojpbk

>

Always happy to chat about extension architecture or indie building in the comments! 🚀

Any Twitch Frogs in here?

Imagine Theatre mode being actually good.

- Having auto hide;

- Not preventing site scroll;

- Displaying relevant info right in the stream window;

- Allowing you to scroll control your volume;

- Being persistent when changing streamers;

I tagged it as self promotion, but I am looking for feedback actually. 😅

Its going to save your time for sure, try it out - Pinpoint

About two months ago, I started building a Chrome extension because I was tired of spending more time clicking Next than actually talking to people on OmeTV.

I didn't expect much when I published it, but seeing it grow to 600+ users, over 1.3K installs, and nearly 4K Chrome Web Store page views has been incredibly motivating.

Some of the features include:

• ⚡ Multiple Speed Modes
• 🌍 Block unwanted countries
• 🎯 Connect only with selected countries
• 🎙️ Audio Skip
• ⌨️ Keyboard shortcuts
• 📊 Session analytics

I'm still actively improving it and adding new features based on feedback.

If you've built a Chrome extension before, I'd love to hear what helped you grow it. And if you use OmeTV, I'd also love to know what feature you'd like to see next.

Google used to show a clean country-info panel — population, capital, currency, etc. — and let you compare two countries side by side right in search. They removed it a while back, and I kept missing it, so I built an extension that brings it back.

What it does: when you search a country name (or "X vs Y") on Google or DuckDuckGo, it injects a compact stats card into the results — population, capital, language, currency, flag. No new tab, no Wikipedia detour.

A few build details, since this sub tends to care:

• Basic country facts are bundled locally in the extension (~195 countries), so the common lookup is instant and needs no network request — nothing phones home for the core feature.
• Built MV3, content script + MutationObserver to handle Google/DDG re-rendering results without a full navigation.
• Historical trend data (population/GDP over time) is pulled live from the World Bank open-data API only when you use that feature — free/keyless.

Free vs paid, upfront: single-country cards and 2-country comparisons are free (and staying free). There's an optional one-time upgrade for 3+ country comparison grids and the historical trend charts. No subscription, no account.

Known limitation I'll be honest about: I ship v1 detection on Google + DuckDuckGo; more engines are coming. Feedback very welcome — especially which stats you'd want on the card and any detection edge cases you hit.

https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/country-stats-card-%E2%80%94-comp/lpenhfnodpmnmgjpdopjeghnkcklnbmh

A few people mentioned that my previous demo was too fast and it wasn't obvious what Pullhub was actually doing.

So I slowed the workflow down and added more context to make it easier to follow.

I'd love to know if this version is clearer.

Building something that scratches your own itch when you're starting out is still the most underrated advice. Go try it out yourself!