Comments for Official Google Chrome Extension Gallery Announced Early, Launching Soon

Official Google Chrome Extension Gallery Announced Early, Launching Soon

2009-11-16T08:48:34Z

Google's Chrome, the fastest major browser on the internet, appears set to launch an official gallery of browser extensions in the very near future. In the latest nightly build of the app an extension logo and a link to a gallery page appear when you open a new tab. Right now that link redirects to Google.com, but we assume the gallery's launch must be right around the corner.

Chrome is deliciously fast compared to other browsers, but the very limited extension support and ecosystem are hard for Firefox-lovers to swallow. Firefox advocates always question Chrome converts about just how fast Chrome will be when it gets weighed down with extensions. It looks like we're about to find out.

]]> Lee Mathews at Download Squad appears to have noticed this change first tonight among tech blogs. I've been struggling all night with an obnoxious Chrome extension that makes my page scroll much faster than is useful. Lee says extension support is expected in early December, but it's hard to imagine a dead link sitting on a Google product like this for too long.

We wrote about some of the first unofficial extensions to hit Chrome this Spring and then some code upgrades intended to shore up extension support this Fall. An unofficial directory of Chrome extensions can be found at ChromeExtensions.org. Install them with caution, it's not yet as simple as managing Firefox extensions is.

What's your #1 request for a Chrome extension? I want Firefox Drag and Drop Zones or the GCal pop-up plug-in for Chrome. Greasemonkey would be nice too, though user scripts can be added manually to Chrome already.

And I want it to sing with speed, just like Chrome does today!

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2010-11-09T13:17:51Z

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2010-09-03T10:09:03Z

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2010-09-01T10:28:20Z

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Comment from Bocarius on 2010-01-26

2010-01-26T15:54:22Z

I'd like to use Google Chrome. But I wonder whether php form work properly there

Comment from fake on 2009-12-01

2009-12-01T20:22:21Z

What's the actually URL to the official Chrome plugin/extension repository??

Comment from Anne on 2009-11-29

2009-11-29T18:23:20Z

I want a roboform too! Any idea if there's one for Chrome out there?

Comment from John on 2009-11-20

2009-11-20T17:59:17Z

Not ready for Chrome yet, but have any of you tried the DoGooder Firefox extension from DoGood Headquarters? Has some parallels to the ad blocker...

Comment from timaerts on 2009-11-17

2009-11-17T20:42:38Z

I'm waiting eagerly for Mouse Gestures! If Chrome, which I like, doesn't support this one, Firefox (which I also like) remains unbeaten.

A few years ago there were too little good browsers, but lately it's getting hard to choose one.

Comment from Dr. Smythe on 2009-11-16

2009-11-17T02:04:11Z

@Ramundus: RoboForm *is* available (today). See frontpage of their site.

I'd say RoboForm, Firebug (w. pagespeed and yslow plugins) and AdBlock+ would make it perfect, yet agree w. Samson. Chrome is so fast it's become my go-to browser. My app usage tracker reveals I use Chrome 70% of the time without any of the above...

Did everyone see the latest Chrome usage stats here (8%!):
http://www.w3schools.com/browsers/browsers_stats.asp

Even more interesting perhaps, the transition to Chrome means no more old browser support (7+% of the aforementioned 8 are 3+ due to auto-update). As soon as V4 is released, there will be about 8% V4 users.

PS Death to IE6!

Comment from Steve on 2009-11-16

2009-11-16T19:37:44Z

The web developer toolbar would be good, but AdBlock Plus is top of the list.

Comment from Ramundus Llullius on 2009-11-16

2009-11-16T19:21:59Z

Roboform, hands down. Firebug would be the next in line.

Comment from Damien on 2009-11-16

2009-11-16T18:53:08Z

I only need Firebug and maybe Adblock Plus and I'd fully convert. The built in "firebug" in Chrome is OK, but it lacks the full capabilities of Firebug

Comment from Gordon on 2009-11-16

2009-11-16T18:39:17Z

I was going to say Firebug, but having had a closer look the element inspector (thanks to Andy above!) I might not have to wait! :)

It's not as easy to navigate the page with, but a lot of the functionality is there. Would sooner have the original if it were possible...

I for one am looking forward to see what extensions will be available at the sites launch, the rest of Chrome is spot on.

Comment from samson on 2009-11-16

2009-11-16T15:32:38Z

I switched to Chrome many months ago. I missed my firefox extensions for about a week. Extension support may win a few firefox users but won't make any difference to IE users. IE users should be the real target of Chrome...

I use Chrome because it's fast and doesn't get in the way. It's even faster as I no longer waste time installing extensions....

Comment from Andy on 2009-11-16

2009-11-16T13:15:28Z

Joe, Chrome has already something very close to Firebug embedded in the browser (so ve've great performances!) and you can already install Greasemonkey scripts just clickng on them (it just needs a bit of fixes and clean-up to improve compatibility)

Comment from Andy on 2009-11-16

2009-11-16T13:12:21Z

Looks like this article writer have never seen any Chrome extension, despite these have been available on the beta channel for months.

Managing extension is really simple, and you don't even need relaunching the browser when enabling/disabling too.

Performances are great too, I've already 5 active and it behaves quick as usual.

Comment from Joe Dawson on 2009-11-16

2009-11-16T13:07:09Z

Nice, I still use Firefox as my main browser but the time when I migrate completely to Chrome will be soon. I would also like to see Greasemonkey and a Firebug alternative introduced!

Comment from Varun Mahajan on 2009-11-16

2009-11-16T10:00:14Z

I liked the fact the last tab closed in your Chrome browser was Techcrunch ;)