5 Most Useful Browser Extensions You Should Be Using

Let’s face it—browsing the web without extensions is like having a smartphone with no apps. Whether you're doing research, running a business, or just trying to make your online life more efficient, browser extensions can be serious game-changers.

Here are five browser extensions I’ve personally found incredibly useful. They’re all free, lightweight, and can save you a ton of time.

1. Link Grabber

Use it when: You need to quickly see all links on a page
👉 Grab it from the Chrome Store

Ever landed on a blog or resource page packed with links and wished there was a way to see them all in one clean list? That’s exactly what Link Grabber does.

With one click, it extracts every hyperlink on the page and displays them neatly. You can easily copy them, filter them, or even open specific ones in new tabs. It's perfect for researchers, marketers, or honestly, anyone who's tired of manually hovering over 50 links just to see where they go.

2. Hunter Email Finder

Use it when: You’re trying to connect with someone from a website
👉 Try it out here

Whether you’re into networking, outreach, or just want to shoot a quick email to a business owner, Hunter Email Finder is a must-have.

It helps you find publicly available email addresses associated with a domain—no sketchy scraping or shady practices. It’s especially useful for salespeople, recruiters, and content marketers. Plus, it shows you the sources where the email was found, so you know it’s legit.

3. Wappalyzer

Use it when: You’re curious about what tech a website uses
👉 Check it out here

Ever visit a site and wonder, "Is this built with WordPress? Are they using Shopify or React?" — Wappalyzer tells you exactly what’s under the hood.

From CMSs to analytics tools, programming languages to payment processors, it reveals the stack powering any website. For developers, designers, or digital entrepreneurs, this is a goldmine of insights. I’ve personally used it to reverse-engineer competitors’ websites or get inspiration for tech I might want to try.

4. User-Agent Switcher and Manager

Use it when: A site only works (or looks different) on mobile or another browser
👉 Get it here

Some websites act weird depending on what device or browser you're using. User-Agent Switcher tricks the site into thinking you’re on, say, an iPhone or Firefox—without actually switching devices.

It’s super handy for web developers testing responsive design or just everyday users trying to access content that’s device-specific. I’ve used it to bypass annoying “please download our app” prompts or check how a site appears on different platforms.

5. Wayback Machine

Use it when: You want to view an older or deleted version of a webpage
👉 Try it here

Ever visit a page and find it’s been taken down? Or wish you could see what a website looked like years ago?

The Wayback Machine extension gives you quick access to the internet archive—like a time machine for websites. It can pull up cached versions of pages that no longer exist or let you see how a site evolved over time. Super useful for research, nostalgia, or recovering lost content.

Final Thoughts

These five extensions might seem simple on the surface, but once you start using them, you’ll wonder how you ever browsed without them. They save time, unlock hidden info, and make your workflow smoother across the board.

Give them a shot—and if you’ve got other underrated extensions you love, drop them in the comments or message me. I’m always looking for new gems to try out.