If you’re looking for some inspiration to build Chrome extensions, here’s a list of 100+ Google Chrome extensions that did not take off.
The failure reasons for these extensions might be:
- poor execution of ideas
- less or no marketing
- devs didn’t follow users’ feedback, etc.
Most of the neglected Chrome extensions mentioned here have more than 10,000 downloads — means there’s a demand but the extensions weren’t able to fulfill it.
And, you always have an option to make it better and relaunch on the Chrome Webstore. These extension ideas are already validated by thousands of downloads — it just needs a fresh approach to it.
100+ Low Rated Google Chrome Extensions (Less than 2.5 Star Ratings)
The list here is in no specific order.
| Extension Name | Description | Category | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChromEx AddOn | Extend the functionality of ChromEx. | productivity | Explore |
| Indexing Test | Test if the URL is indexed by Google | accessibility | Explore |
| Cars Lambo Ferrari GTR BMW | Cars Wallpapers New Tab turns new tab to custom themes with HD car wallpaper backgrounds. | fun | Explore |
| FormApps Extension | Rozšíření pro práci s elektronickými formuláři Software602 a.s. | productivity | Explore |
| Firma con token | Extensión que permite firmar digitalmente con token, desde su navegador Chrome. | communication | Explore |
| Chrome Snake | Play snake at any time just by opening a new tab | fun | Explore |
| Barracuda Chromebook Security | Designed to protect you from malicious and inappropriate web content. | productivity | Explore |
| Cookie Watch | Provides fast removal of cookies, tracking cookies, browsing & download history, and caches. | accessibility | Explore |
| Package Tracker Express | Access a package tracking tool and custom web search from your New Tab page. | search tools | Explore |
| IA4Chrome | Extension Interact For Chrome Browser | productivity | Explore |
| Flappybird Game New Tab | This highly addictive arcade game has spawned a worldwide Flappy Bird craze. | fun | Explore |
| Urkund for G Suite Extension | Integrates Urkund with Google Classroom by allowing teachers to send student submissions directly to Urkund. | productivity | Explore |
| Microsoft Windows recorder (V1) | Desktop flows automate manual business processes across on-premises and cloud apps and services. | productivity | Explore |
| My Office Tools | Search and access popular office quick links instantly from your new tab page! | search tools | Explore |
| Eclipse IDE online | This extension is the Eclipse IDE provided online | productivity | Explore |
| Multimedia Search | An efficient tool that supports the search of over 20 file types. | search tools | Explore |
| JavaScript-Java Bridge | A replacement for the Java Plugin, so Java Applets that use LiveConnect but have no graphics continue to work. | web development | Explore |
| Media Hint | Use the Media Hint service to access the content you need on the internet. | fun | Explore |
| IRIS@Curtin | Curtin Intelligent Remote Invigilation System | communication | Explore |
| AUSkey for Chrome | Please download and run the AUSkey Installer first from https://abr.gov.au/software-auskey | productivity | Explore |
| Hunter X Hunter Wallpaper Anime | Enjoy Hunter x Hunter wallpapers in custom new tab themes made for Hunter x Hunter fans. | fun | Explore |
| Harry Potter Wallpaper NewTab | Harry Potter wallpapers. Themes made for Harry Potter fans. Cool features, Harry Potter backgrounds. | photos | Explore |
| Bleaner | This cool extension removes bloat for the page leading to a faster leaner browsing experience | accessibility | Explore |
| Maps Now | Get access to maps tools & websites along with custom web search from your new tab. | search tools | Explore |
| Virtway Events | Virtway Events | communication | Explore |
| Download Bilibili videos | The best solution to download Bilibili anime shows, videos, manga, subtitles, thumbnails, filmstrip, tags. | fun | Explore |
| Tic Tac Toe | A fun tic tac toe game. | fun | Explore |
| Dinosaur Game Launcher | Launch Chrome’s dinosaur game in a new tab, and play it even while online. Keyboard shortcut: Alt+Shift+D. | fun | Explore |
| Fortnite HD Battle Royale | Fortnite Wallpapers turns new tab to custom themes with Fortnite Battle Royale backgrounds. | photos | Explore |
| Startfenster.de Suche | Suchen mit Startfenster.de | search tools | Explore |
| Nature Wallpapers Landscapes | Nature is custom new tab themes with cool features & nature landscapes backgrounds. | photos | Explore |
| Solitaire Collection & FreeCell Deal | Play Solitaire, Spider & FreeCell. Lookup FreeCell Deals by Game Number. 10000+ free card games. | fun | Explore |
| Download FlipaClip For PC | Comprehensive drawing tool for creating stories on your smartphone with tons of different tools. | communication | Explore |
| Search101 | Take your browser experience up a notch. | search tools | Explore |
| TRAVIC-Sign | Browsererweiterung zur Signaturerstellung | productivity | Explore |
| LearnPlatform for Students | Provides school administrators an easy way to measure student engagement with EdTech products. | productivity | Explore |
| Doodle Jumper – popup game | Doodle Jumper – a free game available in your browser. Jump vs your friend. Original port. | fun | Explore |
| AssetView | AssetView plugin. | productivity | Explore |
| Page Ruler | Page Ruler is for measuring objects on web pages. Measure it width and height in pixels. | accessibility | Explore |
| Search-B | Search-B extension allows you to quickly find and view search results directly from the address bar & new tab. | search tools | Explore |
| Students Learn Together | Students Learn Together New Tab | search tools | Explore |
| Bark for Chrome | Monitor chrome web browsing for inappropriate content. | communication | Explore |
| Harley Quinn Wallpaper NewTab | Turn new tab to custom Harley Quinn wallpapers. Themes made for Harley Quinn fans. | fun | Explore |
| DjVu Viewer Extension | DjVu Viewer Extension for Google Chrome | productivity | Explore |
| CryptoPro Extension for CAdES | Расширение позволяет использовать КриптоПро ЭЦП Browser plug-in в браузере. | web development | Explore |
| ICBC Chrome Extension | Chrome Extension of ICBC Internet Banking for tendyron USB-Shield. | web development | Explore |
| krunker.io aimbot | https://github.com/Reptillo/Krunker-hack | fun | Explore |
| TorrentsFinder – поиск торрентов | Официальное расширение поможет найти нужный файл в 2 клика. | accessibility | Explore |
| Quick Recipes | Enjoy easy access to Recipes and web search, free on your Chrome New Tab Extension. | fun | Explore |
| share me for pc | Quickly share images, videos, music, apps, and files between mobile devices anytime and anywhere you want, | blogging | Explore |
| ICBCNewChromeExtension | ICBC new chrome extension. | web development | Explore |
| Protect My Search App | Access safety indicators on your search results page to avoid harmful sites with our Search extension. | search tools | Explore |
| DHL eShop | Buy items directly from top USA and UK Stores and have them shipped to your doorstep guaranteed by DHL. | shopping | Explore |
| Tropics Wallpapers | Tropics wallpapers. | search tools | Explore |
| Browse Safely | Displays SitesRank Scores of domains in the autocomplete suggestions of the Chrome address bar. | search tools | Explore |
| PowerSmash | This extension configures your Default Search to PowerSmash and Quick Acess to Bookmarks | search tools | Explore |
| Quick Email | Access popular email accounts via quick links instantly from your new tab page! | search tools | Explore |
| Rocks Network CORS Fix | Fixes CORS related errors for when the API doesn’t work | web development | Explore |
| Disney Wallpapers HD New Tab | Disney Wallpapers New Tab is a custom newtab with hd Disney wallpaper backgrounds. | fun | Explore |
| Sports Search for Chrome™ | Provides quick access in autocomplete to search for sports results. | search tools | Explore |
| IIT End User CA-1. Sign | Designed to control private keys and certificates of CA users and to sign and encrypt user data | communication | Explore |
| Impero Cloud Extension | Extension to provide Impero Classroom Cloud with greater power | accessibility | Explore |
| eParaksts signing extension | eParaksts signing extension | productivity | Explore |
| Unicorn Wallpapers HD Unicorns | Turn new tab to custom unicorn wallpapers. Themes are designed for unicorn fans. | photos | Explore |
| Geometry Dash Game New Tab | A-frame and jump on different platforms to prevent the lens from falling into the traps you have prepared. | fun | Explore |
| Parago Agent | Parago agent for Chromebooks that are managed via Google Admin. | accessibility | Explore |
| NebulaCertURLMon | NebulaCert URL Monitor | accessibility | Explore |
| Dogs & Puppies Wallpapers | Dogs & puppies wallpapers. | search tools | Explore |
| Download Facetime for PC & MAC | Facetime for pc is here. Available for windows computer to run facetime in it. | communication | Explore |
| Mobile Guardian | Mobile Guardian App | communication | Explore |
| Safe Doc | Protect your students with manageable Google Workspace for Education features | productivity | Explore |
| FormSwift PDF Editor | Edit, sign, convert, and fax PDFs from Gmail or the web. | productivity | Explore |
| CKAuthenticator | ContentKeeper Authenticator | productivity | Explore |
| Home Seek Tab | Extension adding Home Seek search engine to Chrome. Alternative search results on homeseektab.com. | search tools | Explore |
| Winter Snow Wallpapers NewTab | Turn new tab to custom winter snow wallpapers. Themes made for winter snow fans. | photos | Explore |
| YouTube Party | Watch videos together with friends on youtube! | communication | Explore |
| 3D Wallpapers | 3D Wallpapers. | search tools | Explore |
| Nature – Ocean Beach Wallpapers | Nature Wallpapers turn new tab to custom themes with nature ocean beach backgrounds. | photos | Explore |
| Chrome IPTV Player | Chrome IPTV Player for M3U files (m3u8) with EPG (xmltv). | fun | Explore |
| Change My Cursor | Change your cursor to any picture you like! | fun | Explore |
| Gamers Tab | Gamers Tab New Tab | search tools | Explore |
| AssetView Web filter extension | AssetView Web filter extension | productivity | Explore |
| Horses Wallpapers HD New Tab | Horses Wallpapers New Tab turns new tab to custom themes with hd horse wallpaper backgrounds. | photos | Explore |
| PDF editor online | Create and edit PDF files with PDF editor online | productivity | Explore |
| Think Exam | Capture full-screen on thinkexam test panel | web development | Explore |
| Nyan Cat Wallpaper New Tab | Turn new tab to custom Nyan Cat wallpapers. Themes are designed for Nyan Cat fans. | fun | Explore |
| Spiderman Wallpapers Marvel | Spiderman Wallpapers turns new tab to custom themes with hd Marvel Spider-Man wallpaper backgrounds. | photos | Explore |
| YourTV Chrome extension | YourTV Chrome extension | fun | Explore |
| Blue Prism Browser Extension | This extension provides connectivity between the browser and Blue Prism. | web development | Explore |
| Open local file links | Since opening local file links is disabled in Chrome, this extension allows to open them. (in html/svg a tags) | accessibility | Explore |
| iboss cloud Enterprise | iboss cloud Enterprise | productivity | Explore |
| RapidIdentity | Provides Form-Fill SSO capabilities when used with Identity Automation’s RapidIdentity product | productivity | Explore |
| Acronis MassTransit | Acronis MassTransit Web Extension | accessibility | Explore |
| Replace Favicon | Confuse your friends by replacing the favicon | accessibility | Explore |
| Kahoot Flooder | Flood a Kahoot on your computer using only Chrome! | fun | Explore |
| Social Video Downloader | Social Video Downloader – Download Videos directly from Facebook ™ in HD quality with one simple click. | communication | Explore |
| NBA Kobe Bryant Wallpapers | Enjoy NBA Kobe Bryant wallpapers in custom new tab themes made for NBA Kobe Bryant fans. | sports | Explore |
| QCLean:Remove Facebook Ads | Remove ads, suggested pages and posts on Newsfeed of Facebook. | accessibility | Explore |
| Netop Vision Student Extension | Save time, enhance learning, and keep students safe in the digital classroom. | productivity | Explore |
| FBDown – FB video downloader | Facebook Video Downloader to MP4 & FB Thumbnail Downloader | communication | Explore |
| Pokemon Backgrounds Pikachu | Pokemon Wallpapers New Tab is a custom newtab with hd Pokemon & Pikachu wallpaper backgrounds. | fun | Explore |
| Sonic The Hedgehog Wallpaper | Sonic The Hedgehog Wallpapers New Tab is a custom new tab with Sonic the Hedgehog backgrounds. | fun | Explore |
| Avatar Plus | Allows you to use any paid/off-sale items on Roblox in supported games for free! | fun | Explore |
| Saviscio eID Reader | Browser extension that provides access to eID via a native app | accessibility | Explore |
| Bridgy | Bridgy connects your website to social media. This extension adds Facebook and Instagram support. | blogging | Explore |
| Test IE | Test websites in all versions of real Internet Explorer (IE6 – IE11) and Edge straight from Chrome browser. | web development | Explore |
That’s it.
Also see: Failed startups list [2020]
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