# Best AI Extensions for Chrome Based on Recent Reviews > Discover the best AI Extensions for Chrome ranked by recent reviews to reveal real quality and surface smaller Extensions. - Author: Marius Bongarts - Published: 2026-02-24 - Updated: 2026-02-24 - Tags: AI, Chrome Extension - Reading time: 11 min - URL: https://web-highlights.com/blog/best-ai-extensions-for-chrome-based-on-recent-reviews/ - Originally published at: https://tooltivity.com/blog/article/best-rated-ai-extensions-for-chrome --- Most “best app” rankings rely on outdated ratings. Apps change over time, but their old reviews stay forever. Popular AI extensions often keep high scores even when recent users are unhappy. Smaller or newer extensions with great feedback rarely get noticed. This ranking focuses on the most recent 100 reviews, updated daily. It shows what works today and gives every app a fair chance to be discovered. _Disclaimer: This article is based on a live ranking from February 24, 2026. If you’d like to see the current live ranking with today’s data, you can_ [_read the article here_](https://tooltivity.com/blog/article/best-rated-ai-extensions-for-chrome) _._ ## How this ranking works Each app is ranked using the average rating of its most recent 100 user reviews. This approach reduces bias from outdated feedback and highlights current performance instead of long-term popularity. Here is an overview of the best-rated AI extensions on Chrome based on the most recent 100 reviews: | Rank | App | Total Downloads | Total Reviews | Avg. Rating (All) | Avg. Rating (Last 100) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [![Youtube Highlighter logo](https://tooltivity.com/data/tooltivity/apps/youtube-highlighter/images/logo.webp) Youtube Highlighter](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/youtube-highlighter) | 304 | 6 | 5.0 ⭐ | 5.0 ⭐ ↑ Upward trend | | 2 | [![AI Blaze logo](https://tooltivity.com/data/tooltivity/apps/ai-blaze-instantly-use-ai-in-any-webpage/images/logo.webp) AI Blaze](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/ai-blaze-instantly-use-ai-in-any-webpage) | 80.0K | 202 | 5.0 ⭐ | 4.9 ⭐ ↓ Downward trend | | 3 | [![ChatGPT Exporter logo](https://tooltivity.com/data/tooltivity/apps/chatgpt-exporter-chatgpt-to-pdf-md-and-more/images/logo.webp) ChatGPT Exporter](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/chatgpt-exporter-chatgpt-to-pdf-md-and-more) | 100.0K | 1.3K | 4.8 ⭐ | 4.9 ⭐ ↑ Upward trend | | 4 | [![PDF & Web Highlighter logo](https://tooltivity.com/data/tooltivity/apps/web-highlights/images/logo.webp) PDF & Web Highlighter](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/web-highlights) | 200.0K | 4.4K | 4.8 ⭐ | 4.9 ⭐ ↑ Upward trend | | 5 | [![Sider logo](https://tooltivity.com/data/tooltivity/apps/sider-chatgpt-sidebar/images/logo.webp) Sider](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/sider-chatgpt-sidebar) | 5.0M | 111.1K | 4.9 ⭐ | 4.8 ⭐ ↓ Downward trend | | 6 | [![Voila logo](https://tooltivity.com/data/tooltivity/apps/voila-ai-assistant-copilot-and-ai-writer/images/logo.webp) Voila](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/voila-ai-assistant-copilot-and-ai-writer) | 80.0K | 213 | 4.7 ⭐ | 4.8 ⭐ ↑ Upward trend | | 7 | [![ChatGPT Sidebar logo](https://tooltivity.com/data/tooltivity/apps/chatgpt-sidebar-aitopia/images/logo.webp) ChatGPT Sidebar](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/chatgpt-sidebar-aitopia) | 1.0M | 27.8K | 4.9 ⭐ | 4.8 ⭐ ↓ Downward trend | | 8 | [![Monica logo](https://tooltivity.com/data/tooltivity/apps/monica-chatgpt-ai-assistant/images/logo.webp) Monica](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/monica-chatgpt-ai-assistant) | 3.0M | 30.8K | 4.9 ⭐ | 4.7 ⭐ ↓ Downward trend | | 9 | [![MaxAI logo](https://tooltivity.com/data/tooltivity/apps/maxai-ask-ai-anything-as-you-browse/images/logo.webp) MaxAI](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/maxai-ask-ai-anything-as-you-browse) | 800.0K | 14.5K | 4.8 ⭐ | 4.7 ⭐ ↓ Downward trend | | 10 | [![Superpower for ChatGPT logo](https://tooltivity.com/data/tooltivity/apps/superpower-chatgpt/images/logo.webp) Superpower for ChatGPT](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/superpower-chatgpt) | 100.0K | 3.4K | 4.5 ⭐ | 4.6 ⭐ ↑ Upward trend | | 11 | [![GPT Reader logo](https://tooltivity.com/data/tooltivity/apps/gpt-reader-free-ai-text-to-speech/images/logo.webp) GPT Reader](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/gpt-reader-free-ai-text-to-speech) | 20.0K | 142 | 4.6 ⭐ | 4.5 ⭐ ↓ Downward trend | | 12 | [![Glasp logo](https://tooltivity.com/data/tooltivity/apps/glasp-web-highlighter/images/logo.webp) Glasp](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/glasp-web-highlighter) | 500.0K | 918 | 4.5 ⭐ | 4.4 ⭐ ↓ Downward trend | | 13 | [![Recall logo](https://tooltivity.com/data/tooltivity/apps/recall-or-summarize-anything-forget-nothing/images/logo.webp) Recall](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/recall-or-summarize-anything-forget-nothing) | 100.0K | 97 | 4.2 ⭐ | 4.1 ⭐ ↓ Downward trend | | 14 | [![Merlin AI logo](https://tooltivity.com/data/tooltivity/apps/merlin-ask-ai-to-research-write-and-review/images/logo.webp) Merlin AI](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/merlin-ask-ai-to-research-write-and-review) | 1.0M | 8.8K | 4.8 ⭐ | 3.3 ⭐ ↓ Downward trend | | 15 | [![Grammarly logo](https://tooltivity.com/data/tooltivity/apps/grammarly/images/logo.webp) Grammarly](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/grammarly) | 43.0M | 43.0K | 4.5 ⭐ | 2.9 ⭐ ↓ Downward trend | Now, looking at the table above, we can see some interesting things we wouldn’t spot by just looking at the total reviews and ratings. Across all reviews,  [Youtube Highlighter & AI Summary](https://web-highlights.com/extensions/youtube-highlighter)  has the highest average rating: 5.0 ⭐ from 6 reviews. But the “best overall” isn’t always the one users love today. In the most recent 100 reviews, the current #1 is  [Youtube Highlighter & AI Summary](https://web-highlights.com/extensions/youtube-highlighter)  at 5.0 ⭐. That’s the best-case scenario. The all-time leader is also the most loved right now, which usually means the app has stayed solid as it grew. Quick takeaways: - **Best right now:** [Youtube Highlighter & AI Summary](https://web-highlights.com/extensions/youtube-highlighter)  leads the last 100 reviews. - **Best overall:** [Youtube Highlighter & AI Summary](https://web-highlights.com/extensions/youtube-highlighter)  has the highest all-time average. - **Most shaky recently:** [Grammarly: AI Writing and Grammar Checker](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/grammarly)  has the lowest recent score (last 100 reviews) and sits at #13 overall. A low recent rating doesn’t automatically mean “bad app”—but it’s a red flag we wouldn’t ignore, especially if the all-time position is much higher. ### Biggest Winner [Voila – AI Assistant, Copilot and AI Writer](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/voila-ai-assistant-copilot-and-ai-writer)  is the biggest climber. It gained 5 places, moving from #10 overall to #5 in recent reviews. ### Biggest Loser [Merlin - Ask AI to Research, Write & Review](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/merlin-ask-ai-to-research-write-and-review)  had the steepest drop. It lost 6 places, moving from #8 overall to #14 in recent reviews. ## [1\. Youtube Highlighter & AI Summary](https://web-highlights.com/tools/highlight-youtube-video) ![Youtube Highlighter & AI Summary screenshot](https://tooltivity.com/data/tooltivity/apps/youtube-highlighter/images/gallery-image-1.webp) Highlight and annotate YouTube transcripts. Generate AI summaries and chat with the video content to turn it into clear, searchable notes and annotations. The Youtube Highlighter extension has a total average rating of 5.0 with 6 reviews. The most recent 100 reviews average 5.0, reflecting how users rate it right now. If we only looked at the all-time rating, it would be in position #1 in our ranking. Looking at the recent reviews, it holds the exact same spot (#1). In a detailed review, Tooltivity gave  **Youtube Highlighter**  a rating of  **9.5/10** . [Read full review](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/youtube-highlighter#tool-review) ## [2\. AI Blaze: Instantly Use AI in Any Webpage](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/ai-blaze-instantly-use-ai-in-any-webpage) ![AI Blaze: Instantly Use AI in Any Webpage screenshot](https://tooltivity.com/data/tooltivity/apps/ai-blaze-instantly-use-ai-in-any-webpage/images/gallery-image-1.webp) AI Blaze is a Chrome extension that enhances productivity with AI-powered templates, snippets, and dynamic commands, ensuring consistent messaging across platforms. The AI Blaze extension has a total average rating of 5.0 with 202 reviews. The most recent 100 reviews average 4.9, reflecting how users rate it right now. If we only looked at the all-time rating, it would be in position #2 in our ranking. Looking at the recent reviews, it holds the exact same spot (#2). In a detailed review, Tooltivity gave  **AI Blaze**  a rating of  **9.0/10** . [Read Full Review](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/ai-blaze-instantly-use-ai-in-any-webpage#tool-review) ## [3\. ChatGPT Exporter - ChatGPT to PDF, MD, and more](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/chatgpt-exporter-chatgpt-to-pdf-md-and-more) ![ChatGPT Exporter - ChatGPT to PDF, MD, and more screenshot](https://tooltivity.com/data/tooltivity/apps/chatgpt-exporter-chatgpt-to-pdf-md-and-more/images/gallery-image-1.webp) ChatGPT Exporter lets you save and export your ChatGPT conversations in multiple formats including PDF, Markdown, and CSV. Perfect for documentation and sharing AI insights. The ChatGPT Exporter extension has a total average rating of 4.8 with 1.3K reviews. The most recent 100 reviews average 4.9, reflecting how users rate it right now. If we only looked at the all-time rating, it would be in position #7 in our ranking. Looking at the recent reviews, it jumps up 4 positions to #3. In a detailed review, Tooltivity gave  **ChatGPT Exporter**  a rating of  **9.4/10** . [Read Full Review](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/chatgpt-exporter-chatgpt-to-pdf-md-and-more#tool-review) ## [4\. PDF & Web Highlighter + AI Summary & Notes](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/web-highlights) ![PDF & Web Highlighter + AI Summary & Notes screenshot](https://tooltivity.com/data/tooltivity/apps/web-highlights/images/gallery-image-1.webp) Web Highlights lets you highlight text on any website or PDF, create notes, and generate AI summaries. It’s free, simple, and doesn’t require signing up. The best online PDF and web highlighter. The PDF & Web Highlighter extension has a total average rating of 4.8 with 4.4K reviews. The most recent 100 reviews average 4.9, reflecting how users rate it right now. If we only looked at the all-time rating, it would be in position #6 in our ranking. Looking at the recent reviews, it jumps up 2 positions to #4. In a detailed review, Tooltivity gave  **PDF & Web Highlighter**  a rating of  **9.8/10** . [Read Full Review](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/web-highlights#tool-review) ## [5\. Sider: ChatGPT Sidebar](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/sider-chatgpt-sidebar) ![Sider: ChatGPT Sidebar screenshot](https://tooltivity.com/data/tooltivity/apps/sider-chatgpt-sidebar/images/gallery-image-1.webp) Sider is an AI browser extension that boosts productivity in reading, writing, and more. Trusted by 6M+ users, it offers features to optimize online activities. The Sider extension has a total average rating of 4.9 with 111.1K reviews. The most recent 100 reviews average 4.8, reflecting how users rate it right now. If we only looked at the all-time rating, it would be in position #3 in our ranking. Looking at the recent reviews, it drops 2 positions to #5. In a detailed review, Tooltivity gave  **Sider**  a rating of  **8.7/10** . [Read Full Review](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/sider-chatgpt-sidebar#tool-review) ## [6\. Voila – AI Assistant, Copilot and AI Writer](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/voila-ai-assistant-copilot-and-ai-writer) ![Voila – AI Assistant, Copilot and AI Writer screenshot](https://tooltivity.com/data/tooltivity/apps/voila-ai-assistant-copilot-and-ai-writer/images/gallery-image-1.webp) Voilà is a browser-based AI assistant that helps you write, research, and boost productivity on any website, all while keeping your data private and respecting your privacy The Voila extension has a total average rating of 4.7 with 213 reviews. The most recent 100 reviews average 4.8, reflecting how users rate it right now. If we only looked at the all-time rating, it would be in position #10 in our ranking. Looking at the recent reviews, it jumps up 4 positions to #6. In a detailed review, Tooltivity gave  **Voila**  a rating of  **9.0/10** . [Read Full Review](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/voila-ai-assistant-copilot-and-ai-writer#tool-review) ## [7\. ChatGPT Sidebar | AITOPIA](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/chatgpt-sidebar-aitopia) ![ChatGPT Sidebar | AITOPIA screenshot](https://tooltivity.com/data/tooltivity/apps/chatgpt-sidebar-aitopia/images/gallery-image-1.webp) ChatGPT Sidebar enhances your browser with AI features like real-time data, group chat, image analysis, file interaction, AI image generation, writing, and reading assistance. The ChatGPT Sidebar extension has a total average rating of 4.9 with 27.8K reviews. The most recent 100 reviews average 4.8, reflecting how users rate it right now. If we only looked at the all-time rating, it would be in position #4 in our ranking. Looking at the recent reviews, it drops 3 positions to #7. In a detailed review, Tooltivity gave  **ChatGPT Sidebar**  a rating of  **8.9/10** . [Read Full Review](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/chatgpt-sidebar-aitopia#tool-review) ## [8\. Monica: ChatGPT AI Assistant](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/monica-chatgpt-ai-assistant) ![Monica: ChatGPT AI Assistant screenshot](https://tooltivity.com/data/tooltivity/apps/monica-chatgpt-ai-assistant/images/gallery-image-1.webp) Monica is an all-in-one AI assistant offering multi-model chat, image/video generation, PDF analysis, translation, and smart writing tools across browser, desktop, and mobile platforms. The Monica extension has a total average rating of 4.9 with 30.8K reviews. The most recent 100 reviews average 4.7, reflecting how users rate it right now. If we only looked at the all-time rating, it would be in position #5 in our ranking. Looking at the recent reviews, it drops 3 positions to #8. In a detailed review, Tooltivity gave  **Monica**  a rating of  **8.7/10** . [Read Full Review](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/monica-chatgpt-ai-assistant#tool-review) ## [9\. MaxAI: Ask AI anything as you browse](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/maxai-ask-ai-anything-as-you-browse) ![MaxAI: Ask AI anything as you browse screenshot](https://tooltivity.com/data/tooltivity/apps/maxai-ask-ai-anything-as-you-browse/images/gallery-image-1.webp) MaxAI brings ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and more AI models directly into your browser. We tested this all-in-one AI assistant to see if it's worth your time and money. The MaxAI extension has a total average rating of 4.8 with 14.5K reviews. The most recent 100 reviews average 4.7, reflecting how users rate it right now. If we only looked at the all-time rating, it would be in position #9 in our ranking. Looking at the recent reviews, it holds the exact same spot (#9). In a detailed review, Tooltivity gave  **MaxAI**  a rating of  **8.6/10** . [Read Full Review](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/maxai-ask-ai-anything-as-you-browse#tool-review) ## [10\. Superpower ChatGPT](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/superpower-chatgpt) ![Superpower ChatGPT screenshot](https://tooltivity.com/data/tooltivity/apps/superpower-chatgpt/images/gallery-image-1.webp) Superpower ChatGPT enhances ChatGPT with folders, search, export tools, custom prompts, and more. Strong on Chrome with 100K+ users, though Firefox experience varies. The Superpower for ChatGPT extension has a total average rating of 4.5 with 3.4K reviews. The most recent 100 reviews average 4.6, reflecting how users rate it right now. If we only looked at the all-time rating, it would be in position #12 in our ranking. Looking at the recent reviews, it jumps up 2 positions to #10. In a detailed review, Tooltivity gave  **Superpower for ChatGPT**  a rating of  **7.7/10** . [Read Full Review](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/superpower-chatgpt#tool-review) ## [11\. GPT Reader: Free AI Text to Speech](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/gpt-reader-free-ai-text-to-speech) ![GPT Reader: Free AI Text to Speech screenshot](https://tooltivity.com/data/tooltivity/apps/gpt-reader-free-ai-text-to-speech/images/gallery-image-1.webp) Transform any text into natural-sounding speech with this free ChatGPT-powered text-to-speech tool. We've tested its capabilities on short articles and lengthy PDFs. The GPT Reader extension has a total average rating of 4.6 with 142 reviews. The most recent 100 reviews average 4.5, reflecting how users rate it right now. If we only looked at the all-time rating, it would be in position #11 in our ranking. Looking at the recent reviews, it holds the exact same spot (#11). In a detailed review, Tooltivity gave  **GPT Reader**  a rating of  **9.0/10** . [Read Full Review](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/gpt-reader-free-ai-text-to-speech#tool-review) ## [12\. Glasp Web Highlighter](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/glasp-web-highlighter) ![Glasp Web Highlighter screenshot](https://tooltivity.com/data/tooltivity/apps/glasp-web-highlighter/images/gallery-image-1.webp) AI-powered web highlighter for websites, PDFs, and YouTube videos. Build your AI clone from highlights and connect with 1M+ learners worldwide. The Glasp extension has a total average rating of 4.5 with 918 reviews. The most recent 100 reviews average 4.4, reflecting how users rate it right now. If we only looked at the all-time rating, it would be in position #14 in our ranking. Looking at the recent reviews, it jumps up 2 positions to #12. In a detailed review, Tooltivity gave  **Glasp**  a rating of  **8.9/10** . [Read Full Review](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/glasp-web-highlighter#tool-review) ## [13\. Recall | Summarize Anything, Forget Nothing](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/recall-or-summarize-anything-forget-nothing) ![Recall | Summarize Anything, Forget Nothing screenshot](https://tooltivity.com/data/tooltivity/apps/recall-or-summarize-anything-forget-nothing/images/gallery-image-1.webp) With Recall, you can capture, summarize, and organize articles, PDFs, and videos with AI, spaced repetition, browser extensions, and strong privacy controls. The Recall extension has a total average rating of 4.2 with 97 reviews. The most recent 100 reviews average 4.1, reflecting how users rate it right now. If we only looked at the all-time rating, it would be in position #15 in our ranking. Looking at the recent reviews, it jumps up 2 positions to #13. In a detailed review, Tooltivity gave  **Recall**  a rating of  **8.9/10** . [Read Full Review](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/recall-or-summarize-anything-forget-nothing#tool-review) ## [14\. Merlin - Ask AI to Research, Write & Review](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/merlin-ask-ai-to-research-write-and-review) ![Merlin - Ask AI to Research, Write & Review screenshot](https://tooltivity.com/data/tooltivity/apps/merlin-ask-ai-to-research-write-and-review/images/gallery-image-1.webp) Merlin AI is a browser extension that unifies top AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) for research, summarizing, writing, coding, diagramming, translation, and more—directly in your browser The Merlin AI extension has a total average rating of 4.8 with 8.8K reviews. The most recent 100 reviews average 3.3, reflecting how users rate it right now. If we only looked at the all-time rating, it would be in position #8 in our ranking. Looking at the recent reviews, it drops 6 positions to #14. In a detailed review, Tooltivity gave  **Merlin AI**  a rating of  **8.4/10** . [Read Full Review](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/merlin-ask-ai-to-research-write-and-review#tool-review) ## [15\. Grammarly: AI Writing and Grammar Checker](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/grammarly) ![Grammarly: AI Writing and Grammar Checker screenshot](https://tooltivity.com/data/tooltivity/apps/grammarly/images/gallery-image-1.webp) Grammarly is a comprehensive writing assistant offering real-time grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style suggestions. With over 44 million users, it’s a trusted tool for enhancing your writing. The Grammarly extension has a total average rating of 4.5 with 43.0K reviews. The most recent 100 reviews average 2.9, reflecting how users rate it right now. If we only looked at the all-time rating, it would be in position #13 in our ranking. Looking at the recent reviews, it drops 2 positions to #15. In a detailed review, Tooltivitye gave  **Grammarly**  a rating of  **8.8/10** . [Read Full Review](https://tooltivity.com/extensions/grammarly#tool-review) --- Looking for more AI extensions? 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