Buffer
Send what you are reading to your Buffer queue, or save it as an idea for later.
Why it's a strong pick
Buffer made this extension itself, so it fits the Buffer workflow you may already use. It also has a clear habit built in: "Create Post" for things you will schedule now, "Save Idea" for things you will shape later. The trade-off is the free plan. It holds only a small queue, so heavy posters will hit the cap.
What it does
Click the Buffer icon on a page and choose "Create Post" to send the content to the composer, where you schedule it in your queue. Choose "Save Idea" to store it in the Create area of your Buffer account. You can also highlight text, or right-click an image, then choose Buffer.
Key features
- Create Post. Send the page to the composer and schedule it in your queue.
- Save Idea. Store it in Create to work on later.
- Text and image capture. Highlight text or right-click an image, then choose Buffer.
- Your connected channels. Posts go to the channels connected in your Buffer account.
- Other browsers. Buffer says the extension also works in Safari, Opera and Edge.
Who it's for
Buffer's extension suits solo creators and small teams who already use Buffer and want to capture posts while they browse. If you do not have a Buffer account, you will need one first.
Do I need a Buffer account to use it?
Yes, it works with your Buffer account. The extension sends content to Buffer's composer and to your ideas, so you cannot schedule anything unless you have one. Buffer has a free plan, and it also has paid plans if you need more room.
What is the difference between Create Post and Save Idea?
Create Post sends the content to the composer so you can schedule it in your queue. Save Idea stores it in the Create area as an idea, and it does not go into the queue until you finish it. Use Save Idea when you are not ready to write the post.
How many posts can I schedule on the free plan?
Buffer has a free plan with limits on channels and on how many posts can wait in each queue. This is a queue cap, not a daily limit, so a slot frees up when a post publishes. Check Buffer's help center for the current limits. Paid plans are priced per channel.
What permissions does it ask for?
We did not read a permission list we could verify. Check the install prompt before you add it. We also could not read the developer's privacy policy when we checked; read it before installing, and see the privacy section on the store listing.
FAQ
Is the extension free? Buffer describes the extension as free. Your Buffer plan decides how much you can schedule.
Which browsers does it support? Chrome, Safari, Opera and Edge, per Buffer's help center.
Can I schedule to any network? It sends posts to the channels connected in your Buffer account.
Good to know
The free plan caps how many posts can wait in each queue, so check Buffer's current limits. Use "Save Idea" for rough thoughts so your queue stays for posts that are ready.
Other social media schedulers to compare
Buffer is one of 5 picks in our social media schedulers guide:
- Sendible: agency-friendly, with a Content Library.
- Social Champ: free plan with account limits.
- SocialBu: composer with per-platform text.
- Zoho Social: zShare, included on all Zoho Social plans.
Also see best Chrome extensions for creators and Notion Web Clipper for saving pages for later.
This is a third-party extension, not built or maintained by Xplorekit. We link to the official Chrome Web Store listing. Install and permissions are between you and the extension's own publisher.