Chrome extension alternatives

People look for an alternative for a few common reasons: the extension now needs an account, it keeps your data on someone else's servers, it dropped a feature you used, it moved to a paid plan, or it was removed from the Chrome Web Store. These pages start from the extension you want to replace and compare the other options on the facts that matter for that job. Every fact comes from our own reviewed extension pages. Where a page doesn't say, we write "Not stated". We don't show ratings or user counts. Read how we choose to see the checks behind every pick. Want two specific extensions side by side instead? See Compare Chrome extensions, or browse the full extension directory.

Reviewed by Xplorekit's independent developer · Last checked · How we choose

Ad blockers

  • Adblock Plus alternatives: Five Adblock Plus alternatives for Chrome, compared on the facts: Manifest V3, open source, data handling and what each does. Pick by what you want.

See all picks: Best ad blockers for Chrome

Tab managers

  • OneTab alternatives: Four OneTab alternatives for Chrome, compared on the facts: collections, idle-tab cleanup, project spaces, sync, accounts and open source. Pick by job.
  • Toby alternatives: Five Toby alternatives for Chrome, compared on the facts: accounts, where saved tabs live, open source, sessions and sync. Pick by what you want to avoid.
  • Session Buddy alternatives: Five Session Buddy alternatives for Chrome, compared on the facts: sessions, accounts, open source, sync and automatic cleanup. Pick by the job.
  • The Great Suspender alternatives: The Great Suspender was reported removed from the Chrome Web Store in 2021. Five tab tools to use instead, compared on what each does and its licence.

See all picks: Best tab managers for Chrome

Read-it-later and bookmarks

  • Pocket alternatives: Pocket is gone. Five Pocket alternatives with a Chrome extension, compared on the facts: server needed, import path and saved copies. Read this first.

See all picks: Best bookmark managers for Chrome

Screenshot tools

  • GoFullPage alternatives: GoFullPage alternatives for Chrome, compared on the facts: capture modes, editing, blur, sharing, PDF export, local storage and price. Pick yours by job.
  • Lightshot alternatives: Lightshot's own FAQ says every upload is public by URL. Four Lightshot alternatives for Chrome, compared on the facts: uploads, capture modes and sharing.

See all picks: Best screenshot tools for Chrome

Dark mode and reader tools

  • Dark Reader alternatives: Dark Reader alternatives for Chrome, compared on the facts: per-site control, PDF dark mode, custom colors, video dimming, open source and price. Pick by job.

See all picks: Best dark mode and reader tools for Chrome

Writing and grammar

  • Grammarly alternatives: Grammarly alternatives for Chrome, compared on account needs, open source, self-hosting, languages and plans. Check each vendor for current terms.

See all picks: Best grammar checkers for Chrome

Focus timers

  • Marinara alternatives: Marinara alternatives for Chrome, compared on the facts: task lists, site blocking, stats, open source and price. Five Pomodoro timers. Pick yours by job.

See all picks: Best productivity timers for Chrome

Password managers

  • LastPass alternatives: Looking for a LastPass alternative? Compare six Chrome password managers on free plan limits, open source, devices and sync. No prices, just facts.

See all picks: Best password managers for Chrome

Note-taking and clippers

  • Evernote Web Clipper alternatives: Looking for an Evernote Web Clipper alternative? Compare five Chrome clippers on where clips are saved, accounts, open source and clip types. No prices.

See all picks: Best note-taking extensions for Chrome

Side-by-side comparisons

If you already have two extensions in mind, read Compare Chrome extensions. It lists every side-by-side verdict as well as every alternatives page.

Can I suggest an alternatives page?

Yes. Use our contact page and name the extension you want to replace. Add its Chrome Web Store link if you can, so we find the right listing. We only cover extensions that pass our checks, so a new one may need a review first.

All extensions mentioned are third-party tools, not built by Xplorekit. We link to the official Chrome Web Store listings.