15 great Chrome Browser Extensions

Google Chrome extensions have been available for less than a week, but it’s never too early to profile the best that the Chrome Extension Gallery has to offer.

As Chrome users explore the Extensions Gallery and Mac users wait for their chance to download extensions, reportedly set to happen this week, here are 15 great Chrome extensions to download.

Xmarks for Chrome and Xmarks SearchTabs

Sync has already profiled the great bookmark syncing tool Xmarks. Through this official extension built by Xmarks, Chrome users can enjoy the convenience of having their bookmarks sync across multiple computers. Add, edit, or delete a bookmark on one computer, the changes reflect on all others. Meanwhile, Search Tabs can break up your search results into categories and reveal the top links.

Google Alerter

There are a number of notification apps available for Google’s many services, but why not just consolidate three major ones: Gmail, Google Reader, and Google Wave. This extension will notify users any time they receive updates on any of these three Google websites.

Google Translate

Google Translate becomes easier with this application that automatically translates webpages into your default language with just one click.

Clip to Evernote or Remember the Milk

If you need help getting things done, note-taker Evernote and task manager Remember the Milk are two services worth having. The Evernote extension makes  saving and viewing interesting information a breeze, while the Remember the Milk extension makes it easier to see your to-do list items.

Wikipedia Chromium Edition

Get quick access to Wikipedia searches with this shortcut. Clicking the Wiki logo will bring up Today’s Featured Article and a search bar to find information on Wikipedia.

Google Quick Scroll

Give the “Ctrl+F” button some rest with this extension that fast forwards to the information you seek. When users click on a Google results item, Quick Scroll shows selections of text relevant to the search, then moves to the desired passage.

Chromed Bird

Sneak a peek at your tweets with this nifty little tool. Clicking this icon brings up options to check DM’s/mentions/timelines and post tweets. Chromed Bird is a lightning-quick solution to loading Twitter.

JC-Tetris

The workday can sometimes prove tiring, so take a quick mental break and play Tetris. This extension allows you to focus on something fun without spacing out.

Select to Get Maps

Select to Get Maps is a great shortcut for quickly finding an address. Rather than highlighting an address and then going to Google Maps, users can highlight and right-click to see on a map or get directions.

Tab Switch Plus

This is a must-have tool for the power user who tends to open too many browsers at once. Click this button to see a list of open tabs with page titles for each tab.

Google Calendar Popout

Add a built-in pop-out for Google Calendar to your Chrome toolbar. This extension will let users quickly see the Agenda for upcoming events and gain a shortcut to the Google Calendar page with one-click.

eBay extension for Chrome

Refreshing pages constantly to check on eBay items is too old-school. Use this extension to track items you are selling, watching, or bidding. Shortcuts for the eBay “Ended” items options are also available.

Feedly

Feedly organizes your feeds in a simple, magazine-style view. If you love Google Reader but want a more stylish presentation of your RSS feeds, brab this extension right now.