Updated April 2026

Best Productivity & Security
Chrome Extensions 2026

Chrome extensions for text expansion, project management, CRM integration, and browser security — tools that reduce admin work and protect your workflow.

Productivity & securityFree & paid options

Productivity & Automation

TextExpander
Paid

Stores abbreviations that expand into full text — email templates, signatures, boilerplate. Type a short trigger in any browser field and it auto-completes. Big time saver for repetitive communication.

Text expansionProductivityChrome
Toggl Track
Free

One-click time tracking from any browser tab. Integrates with Asana, Jira, GitHub, and 100+ tools. Free for individuals with unlimited projects.

Time trackingFreeChrome

Project Management

Trello
Freemium

Create cards, capture web pages, and manage boards without leaving your browser. Free tier fully featured for individuals and small teams.

KanbanProjectsChrome
Asana
Freemium

Create tasks from any web page, save URLs as task references, and access project lists inline. Connects to your existing Asana workspace.

TasksProjectsChrome
Notion Web Clipper
Free

Save any webpage to your Notion workspace with one click — full page, simplified text, or URL bookmark. Free with any Notion account.

Note-takingResearchChrome

CRM & Sales Productivity

HubSpot
Freemium

Email tracking, CRM logging, and meeting scheduling in Gmail. Log interactions, track email opens, and access contact timelines directly from your inbox.

CRMGmailChrome
Salesforce
Paid

Access Salesforce records, log calls, and update opportunities without leaving your browser. Available for users on Salesforce Professional plans and above.

SalesforceCRMChrome

Security

Norton Safe Web
Freemium

Adds safety ratings to Google search results and blocks access to known malware and phishing sites. Free for Norton account holders.

SecuritySafe browsingChrome
Wistia Downloader
Free

Downloads videos hosted on Wistia for offline viewing, training archives, and content repurposing. Works on any page containing embedded Wistia video.

VideoDownloadsChrome
ℹ This page covers productivity and security tools across different workflows. See also our dedicated Productivity hub and the Security-focused page for deeper coverage of specific categories.

Frequently Asked Questions

TextExpander stores short abbreviations that expand into full text snippets — email templates, code blocks, addresses, boilerplate phrases. Type a short trigger in any web text field and it expands automatically, saving significant time for repetitive writing tasks.
Yes. The Trello Chrome extension is free and connects to your existing Trello account (also free). It lets you create cards, capture web pages as card attachments, and view your boards without opening a new tab.
HubSpot and Salesforce are separate CRM platforms. HubSpot's Chrome extension connects to HubSpot CRM specifically. If your team uses Salesforce, use the Salesforce Lightning extension or third-party integrations like Outreach instead.
The most consistently useful free productivity extensions: Magical AI (text expansion and auto-fill), Toggl Track (one-click time tracking), Notion Web Clipper (save pages to Notion), and Dark Reader (dark mode everywhere). All are free to install from the Chrome Web Store.

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