Top 10 AI Chrome Extensions in 2026 (Boost Productivity)

AI Right in Your Browser

Chrome extensions bring AI directly into your workflow — no switching apps, no copy-pasting. These 10 extensions are the most useful AI tools you can install in 2026, each solving specific productivity problems right where you work.

The Top 10

#	Extension	Best For	Price
1	Grammarly	Writing & grammar everywhere	Free / $12 mo
2	ChatGPT Sidebar	AI chat on any webpage	Free / $20 mo
3	Perplexity	Research & fact-checking	Free / $20 mo
4	Jasper Everywhere	Marketing copy in any field	$49/mo
5	Otter.ai	Meeting transcription	Free / $17 mo
6	Merlin AI	All-in-one AI assistant	Free / $19 mo
7	Compose AI	Email autocomplete	Free / $13 mo
8	Monica AI	Summarize any page	Free / $10 mo
9	Wappalyzer	Tech stack detection	Free
10	Scribe	Auto-create guides	Free / $23 mo

1. Grammarly — Writing Assistant Everywhere

Grammarly’s Chrome extension checks grammar, spelling, tone, and clarity in every text field — Gmail, Google Docs, LinkedIn, Slack, and any website. The free version catches most errors. Premium adds tone detection and full sentence rewrites. Essential for anyone who writes in a browser.

2. ChatGPT Sidebar — AI on Any Page

OpenAI’s official Chrome extension adds a ChatGPT sidebar to any webpage. Highlight text and ask AI to explain, summarize, translate, or rewrite. Works on articles, PDFs, emails, and documents. The free tier uses GPT-3.5; Plus subscribers get GPT-4o.

3. Perplexity — Research Without Tabs

Perplexity’s extension answers questions with cited sources without leaving your current page. Highlight a claim, right-click, and get a sourced answer instantly. Invaluable for researchers, students, and writers who need to verify information quickly.

4. Jasper Everywhere — Marketing Copy Anywhere

Jasper’s browser extension generates marketing copy in any text field. Write ad copy in Facebook Ads Manager, email subject lines in Mailchimp, or product descriptions in Shopify — all with Jasper’s brand voice AI. Requires a Jasper subscription.

5. Otter.ai — Never Miss Meeting Details

Otter automatically joins and transcribes your Zoom, Meet, and Teams calls. The Chrome extension manages meeting settings and provides real-time captions. After meetings, access transcripts, summaries, and action items directly from your browser.

6. Merlin AI — Swiss Army Knife

Merlin combines multiple AI capabilities: summarize pages, write replies, generate code, translate text, and create images. Works on any website with a keyboard shortcut. The free tier is generous with daily usage limits.

7. Compose AI — Faster Email Writing

Compose AI autocompletes your sentences as you type emails in Gmail. It learns your writing style over time and suggests completions that sound like you. Saves 30-50% of email writing time.

8. Monica AI — Page Summaries

Monica summarizes any webpage, PDF, or YouTube video in seconds. Click the extension icon and get key points, main arguments, and a concise summary. Useful for quickly assessing whether a long article is worth reading.

9. Wappalyzer — Identify Any Site’s Tech Stack

While not strictly AI, Wappalyzer uses intelligent detection to identify the technologies behind any website — CMS, frameworks, analytics, marketing tools. Essential for competitive analysis, sales prospecting, and developer research.

10. Scribe — Auto-Document Processes

Scribe records your screen clicks and automatically generates step-by-step guides with screenshots. Perfect for creating SOPs, training materials, and how-to documentation without manual screenshot-and-annotate workflows.