If Google Chrome has become the most popular and used browser worldwide for something, it is because of its speed, stability and, above all, because of its wide range of extensions with which to provide it with greater functionalities. From its own store it is possible to download all kinds of accessories for practically anything we need, such as playing games or taking advantage of other entertainment applications such as streaming content.
It is becoming more and more common to take advantage of our computer for moments of leisure, and simply from our browser we can access games and video platforms and series on demand. That is why today we are going to see different extensions that can help us have a fun time and others to make the most of applications such as Netflix, YouTube or Disney +.
Fun games for Chrome
Next, we are going to see a series of fun extensions with games that will make us have a good time running them from the browser itself.
Boxel Rebound
This is a very addictive and fun game full of skill. It has been developed by the Doppler company and launched in 2017, being available as an extension for Chrome and also as a mobile application. The goal is very simple, move a cube from one side to another through various platforms full of obstacles. We will have a total of 50 levels where we will find various obstacles, which when colliding will cause us to explode into a thousand pieces.
Each level is more complicated than the previous one which will develop our skills as we play it and we can even create our own levels. It is ideal for specific moments in front of the computer during which we want to de-stress and relax, Boxel Rebound is ideal for it. It does not have much variety of skin, but something that will be fixed over time. We can install it from the Chrome Web Store .
fidget spinner
The fidget spinner fashion arrived a few years ago and it seems that it has been here to stay. If you love this trend, this extension cannot be missing from Chrome. Whether we have a real one or not, we can rotate it directly from the browser. It has 6 different spinners ranging from different colors to new shapes and bearings.
Ideal if we are sitting in front of the computer in a long meeting or simply if we are bored and cannot sit still. We can relax and have fun endlessly spinning this fidget spinner. Turn it fast or slow or move it fast to our liking. Download it for free from the Chrome Store.
Four in a Row (Connect 4)
Four in a row or Connect 4 is one of the classic games that never goes out of style and can provide us with ample time for fun and entertainment. We simply have to click on its icon to open the game in a pop-up window and start playing. Its appearance is clean and simple , making it an excellent option to play from the browser when we are bored.
It is possible to play online with our friends to increase the moments of fun. As we can imagine playing it is very simple. We have two colors, red and yellow, with red being the one that always goes first. We just have to click on any point of the desired column to drop the tab. The system will automatically detect when someone has obtained all four said in a row to win. Download Four in a Row for Chrome and have fun from the browser.
Tetris
Without a doubt, one of the favorite arcade games of all time is Tetris, and now we can play it from a window, just by clicking on its Google Chrome icon. It has a memory effect so it is able to remember the exact point of the game where we left it and close the browser so that we don’t have to start from scratch.
A super addictive game ideal for long afternoons sitting in front of the computer using the browser. We only miss that the upper right corner shows the next tile that is going to touch us, as it happens with the original Tetris. If you feel like playing a few games from your browser, try downloading it from the Chrome Store .
Classic Ping Pong
The oldest of the place surely remember a classic television game that consisted of hitting a ball with each bar located on one side of the screen, simulating a Ping Pong match . Well, this is what we are going to be able to revive in this extension for Chrome. Here, the player controls a paddle by moving it vertically down the left side of the screen, using it to knock a square-shaped ball back and forth.
Fans of retro games will find Ping-Pong fun, capable of de-stressing the most stressful day and that we can play quickly from a pop-up window in our browser. Install it by clicking on this link to the Chrome web .
Extensions for streaming content
The arrival of platforms with streaming content have come to stay and change the way we used to enjoy television. Platforms such as Netflix, HBO, YouTube, Twitch, among others, are already part of it on a regular basis. With these extensions for Chrome we can get the most out of them.
Netflix
If you regularly use Netflix, these extensions will help you get the most out of this famous entertainment platform.
Video Adjust for Netflix
An extremely useful extension that allows us to configure to our liking different aspects of the image such as brightness, saturation and contrast while we watch any content on Netflix. The interface is simple to use so it can be used by all types of users. It shows us a preview at the moment of the video filter that we are assigning in order to check the result before applying it definitively.
Once we have established the corresponding configuration, it is automatically saved and applied instantly to the next video, so we will not have to constantly configure it. In addition, it has GPU acceleration to avoid possible lag during the video. Click on this link to the Chrome website to apply this essential add-on for your movie sessions on your computer.
SuperNetflix
This browser plugin is very interesting for lovers of the platform, as it allows us to make various adjustments of our interest. For example, it allows you to change the quality of the video, control its speed and load custom subtitles. We can also skip the intros of the series and block spoilers, among others, which will significantly improve our experience with Netflix.
In this way, this complement is capable of bringing together some of the most desired functions by users. Previously it was possible to define the bitrate of the videos as well, but it seems that this has been disabled by Netflix. Download Super Netflix for free and take advantage of all its functions.
Youtube
Undoubtedly one of the most popular and used streaming video platform. If you want to provide it with extra features, these add-ons for Chrome will help you
Enhancer for YouTube
It is undoubtedly one of the most popular and well-known YouTube add-ons with which to greatly improve the use of the platform . When installing it we will have a good handful of options to configure at our choice. For example, we can manage ads, control playback speed and volume with our mouse. It is also possible to change the playback quality, as well as configure a large repertoire of keyboard shortcuts to control the platform.
All these types of settings can be easily controlled from its own interface that is completely displayed in Spanish, so that we don’t have any problem handling it. Install it from Chrome web.
Magic Actions for YouTube
Another very interesting addon to enjoy YouTube in Chrome, as it is very light, useful and designed to enjoy a more comfortable viewing experience . With it, once installed, it has a function called AutoHD, through which we can make all the videos play in the desired quality, from 144p to Ultra HD 4K.
With just a mouse click we can take a screenshot of the video playback and save it in different image formats such as WEBP, JPEG or PNG. We also have a cinema mode and 20 preset color themes. Also, you can automatically hide player controls as well as comments, related videos, etc. Download Magic Actions for YouTube free for your Google Chrome browser.
This platform’s main function is to broadcast video games live, and it has an increasing number of users. With these plugins for our Chrome browser, we will obtain new functionalities.
Unwanted Twitch
It is a very interesting complement if we are regular consumers of this platform. With it we can filter those channels, games, categories or labels that we never see and that do not interest us . It also counts stream replays, hides streams based on their title, allows next page filtering to be disabled in settings, and supports Twitch dark mode support.
Once we install it, we only have to mark the icon of an X that we will find in the upper right part of each panel on Twitch. By clicking on it, it will automatically block that content so that we do not have to see it again on the platform. The plugin is free and we can download it from the Chrome Web Store .
FrankerFaceZ
We may find ourselves with the most complete Chrome add-on for Twitch, as it offers a large number of functions that can be very useful to both moderators and users of the platform. The extension focuses especially on chat such as emoticons, customization, moderation tools, changing its font and layout, among other options.
It also allows you to hide the Unfollow button and add keyboard shortcuts for the gesture menu, as well as display messages in bold whenever you are mentioned. If we are faithful users of this platform, we must try this extension because it allows us a great customization of Twitch. Download FrankerFaceZ .
Disney+
It is a streaming platform owned by The Walt Disney Company that has come to our country with force. Take advantage of these plugins to provide more functionality to the application.
DPlus Party
This free plugin for Chrome will allow us to synchronize different Disney+ videos with our friends remotely. Its use is as simple as clicking on its button located at the top right of the browser and copying the link to our friends. We will be able to chat with them through text messages or gestures while we watch the video, making it a fun way to watch our favorite shows with anyone in the world.
Undoubtedly an ideal complement that will help us spend long afternoons watching our favorite series and movies in sync with our friends, since we can even watch several chapters with the same link. Perhaps we would remove the Facebook and Twitter ads that appear in the bottom right corner. We can get DPlus Party for free from this link to the Chrome store .
zRate Hulu Disney+
This Disney+ function is very interesting, especially for users who are more interested in knowing the rating of movies or series on specialized websites. In this way, every time we play content, it shows us ratings from sources such as IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, and Metacritic at the bottom. It also adds age ratings and a link to discussion forums about the show or movie.
Although it is a very useful extension, it is also worth mentioning that it is not perfect and the most recent titles from the Disney factory are not rated or are not available for rating. Download zRate Hulu Disney+.
Amazon Prime Video
It is a video service managed by Amazon, offering thousands of titles at no additional cost to the monthly or annual subscription to Prime Video. These plugins for our Chrome browser will allow us to have additional functions.
Prime Party
As with other platforms, Amazon Prime Video also has an extension that allows us to watch movies and series from Chrome simultaneously and in sync with our friends . This will require the entire group to use their personal Prime account. This extension allows you to start the video, pause it and search for the time in a synchronized way, integrating perfectly with the web player. In addition, it has a chat in the sidebar below the profile to avoid distractions.
Its use is very simple, since we only need to access our Prime Video account and play the content we want to see. This will generate a link that we must copy to our friends so that we all automatically enter a single one that allows us to see the desired program. Download and install Prime Party from the Chrome Web Store.
Rotten Tomatoes Overlay
This extension, once installed, will be in charge of offering us Prime Video recommendations based on our tastes, in a much more adapted way than the platform itself does. Hovering the mouse over the movie offers us the possibility of accessing its web page where it will offer us all kinds of details about it, such as the opinions of other users and ratings.
When using it, it is important that we do it directly from the main menu of Amazon Prime Video, as it will be the only way it works, because if we enter the individual menu of each video it will not be compatible. It is a good option if we have doubts when choosing any content within the platform. Download Rotten Tomatoes Overlay .