Ever feel like you’re drowning in tabs, distractions, or never-ending to-do lists? Same here. But here’s the good news: the right Chrome extensions can actually give you time back—like hours every single week.
I’ve tested dozens of productivity extensions over the past year, and these 7 are absolute game-changers. Whether you're a student, remote worker, content creator, or someone who just wants to get stuff done without burning out—this list is for you.
Let’s get into the good stuff.
Momentum — Your Mindful New Tab Page
Instead of being greeted by a cluttered screen of shortcuts, Momentum gives you a peaceful dashboard every time you open a new tab.
It shows:
- A beautiful nature photo
- An inspiring quote
- A single goal for the day
It sounds simple, but starting every tab with intention makes a difference. Especially when you’re prone to opening 50 tabs “just to check one thing.”
Clockify — Track Where Your Time Really Goes
If you’ve ever said “where did the day go?”, Clockify will show you.
This time-tracking extension lets you log:
- Work hours
- Breaks
- Specific tasks by project
Perfect for freelancers or remote teams. But also weirdly satisfying if you’re just curious where your time disappears.
Grammarly — Write Better Everywhere
Grammarly is way more than a spell checker in 2025. With GrammarlyGO features now baked in, you get real-time suggestions for:
- Clarity
- Tone
- Rewriting awkward sentences
And it works across email, social media, Google Docs, and more. Once you start using it, you’ll wonder how you ever survived without it.
Tab Suspender — Free Up Your RAM
We all love opening tabs “for later.” The problem? Your computer hates it.
That’s where Tab Suspender steps in. It automatically puts unused tabs to sleep, saving memory and speeding up your browser.
So you can have 40 tabs open...without your laptop sounding like a jet engine.
Loom — Record It, Don’t Type It
Loom is the fastest way to share ideas without writing long emails or holding unnecessary meetings.
Just hit record, and Loom captures your screen, webcam, and voice. Great for:
- Giving feedback
- Explaining something complex
- Onboarding teammates
Plus, the viewer doesn’t need an account to watch your recording. Huge win.
OneTab — Instantly Declutter Your Browser
Have too many tabs open right now? Stop what you're doing and install OneTab.
With one click, it collapses all your open tabs into a single list. You can restore them later or share them as a group.
It’s a productivity reset button, and your brain will thank you for it.
Scribe — Turn Any Process into a Step-by-Step Guide
Scribe is like magic.
Every time you do something on your screen—whether it's filling out a form, setting up software, or changing blog settings—Scribe can record your steps and instantly turn it into a beautiful guide with:
- Screenshots
- Instructions
- Shareable links
It’s perfect for training, documentation, or remembering how you fixed that one weird tech issue.
Why These Extensions Matter
Productivity isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing less with better focus. These tools help:
- Minimize distractions
- Maximize energy
- Automate the boring stuff
If even one of these extensions saves you 10 minutes a day, that’s more than 60 hours a year. That’s an entire workweek.
So go ahead, install a few, and start getting your time (and sanity) back.
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