"Google has now released its list of the top Chrome extensions of the year, and this list makes up for that absence. Out of 10 extensions, four are AI browser companions, and the rest use AI in some fashion. Here's a look at the whole list. AI Browser Companions Google kicked off its list with a roundup of AI browser companions -- ones that turned Chrome into a "proactive assistant." Monica and Sider were first. Google called them both "all-in-one powerhouses" and pointed out how easily they let you chat about PDF files, draft content, and summarize web pages without leaving the screen. Also: You can finally get built-in vertical tabs in Chrome - here's how and why they're better HARPA AI followed, an agentic AI that focuses on automating workflows and helping you write emails, tweets, and SEO articles. It also tracks online prices to make sure you're getting the best deal."
"Quillbot (which topped our list of the best AI content detectors) closed out the list, an AI extension geared toward writers. It fixes grammar mistakes, paraphrases, refines your writing, detects AI, and humanizes AI-written content. Fireflies.ai and Bluedot both work in a similar manner. They automatically record, transcribe, and summarize meetings, letting you home in on what's being said. Both work with multiple platforms, including Google Meet,"
"Google has released a list of the top Chrome extensions for 2025. AI-powered helpers topped the list, but all the tools use AI. Most of the extensions are geared towards work productivity. Last month, Google released its annual list of the best apps, books, and games of 2025. Many of the top apps centered around mental health and growth, like Focus Friend by Hank Green and Wiser - 15 Minute Audio Books. Almost the entire list was apps to help us calm down, focus, and learn. Surprisingly, there didn't seem to be a whole lot of AI."
Google's top Chrome extensions for 2025 emphasize AI across most entries, with four dedicated AI browser companions among ten featured tools. The AI companions, including Monica and Sider, enable chatting about PDFs, drafting content, and summarizing web pages without leaving the browser. HARPA AI automates workflows, helps write emails, social posts, and SEO content, and tracks online prices. Quillbot targets writers by fixing grammar, paraphrasing, refining prose, detecting AI, and humanizing generated content. Fireflies.ai and Bluedot record, transcribe, and summarize meetings across platforms such as Google Meet, supporting productivity and information capture.
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