Best Chrome Extension Ideas for Developers in 2026
Simple, practical Chrome extension ideas for developers who want to build useful browser tools in 2026.
246K+ extensions analyzed. Discover MV2 gaps, find abandoned extensions with millions of users, and uncover acquisition opportunities. The database built for people who build extensions.
Google is deprecating Manifest V2. Tens of thousands of extensions with millions of users will stop working. Each one is a gap in the market waiting to be filled.
34K+
MV2 Extensions
400M+
User Installs at Risk
28+
Categories Tracked
Built for people who build extensions
Find gaps in underserved categories. See what permissions successful extensions use. Get ideas backed by real market data.
Identify abandoned MV2 extensions worth rebuilding on MV3. Filter by user count to find proven demand.
Find extensions with large user bases and discover acquisition targets. Filter by user count, update history, and manifest version to identify the best opportunities.
Category trends, permission patterns, manifest version migration data. Understand the entire Chrome extension ecosystem at a glance.
Every data point you need
Full-text search across every Chrome extension. Name, description, category, and version data.
Developer name and website URL for every extension. Identify who built what and research competitors.
Color-coded risk scoring for every permission. See what access patterns successful extensions use.
Filter by manifest version. Find MV2 extensions that haven't migrated -- the biggest opportunity in the Chrome ecosystem right now.
Last updated dates for every extension. Spot abandoned extensions that haven't been touched in over a year.
Browse by category with detailed stats. Find underserved niches with high demand and low competition.
See before you buy
| Extension | Category | Users | MV | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tab Manager Plus | Productivity | 520K | MV2 | Jan 2024 |
| Quick Notes | Productivity | 180K | MV2 | Mar 2023 |
| CSS Viewer | Developer Tools | 310K | MV2 | Jun 2022 |
| Privacy Guard Pro | Privacy | 95K | MV3 | Feb 2026 |
| Screenshot Tool | Utility | 1.2M | MV2 | Sep 2023 |
Sample data. Full database contains 246,000+ extensions with 22 data fields per extension.
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Research notes from the Chrome extension market
Browse the public research layer before you buy: Chrome Web Store counts, MV2 migration analysis, and acquisition ideas grounded in the same dataset behind ExtensionDB.
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