We here at Defragg love privacy, productivity, and shortcuts. In this post, we’ll share some of our favorite browser extensions that make our online life easier and more efficient. From bypassing paywalls to controlling distractions, these tools can help you take your browsing to the next level.
Archive Page
Archive Page allows you to access content on web pages, even if they are behind a paywall or might get removed later. With one click, it saves a snapshot of the page, letting you view the full content without needing a subscription. It works by sending the page to an archive service, where you can see it anytime.
Why We Love It:
This extension is perfect if you often come across articles or blogs hidden behind paywalls. Instead of paying for access, you can use Archive Page to save and read the content for free, even if the original page disappears.
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uBlock Origin
uBlock Origin is, in our opinion, the best ad blocker you can use. It doesn’t just block ads on regular websites, but it also blocks YouTube ads, including those long, annoying video ads that play before and during videos. Unlike other ad blockers, uBlock Origin uses fewer system resources, so it won’t slow down your browser.
Why We Love It:
Most ad blockers only remove simple ads, but uBlock Origin goes further. It blocks almost all types of ads, including video ads on YouTube. It’s also lighter and faster than other ad blockers, so you can browse and watch videos without interruptions or slowdowns.
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Disconnect
Disconnect is a privacy-focused extension that helps protect your personal data while you browse the internet. Many websites have trackers that collect information about your activity and send it to advertisers. Disconnect blocks these trackers, giving you more control over who can see your data and what they do with it.
Why We Love It:
By blocking trackers, Disconnect helps improve your online privacy. It also makes websites load faster since it stops these tracking scripts from running in the background. This means you can enjoy a safer and quicker browsing experience.
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Video DownloadHelper
Video DownloadHelper is an extension that allows you to download videos from websites like YouTube, Facebook, Reddit, and more. It makes it easy to save videos to your computer so you can watch them offline or send them to friends. With just a few clicks, you can download videos in different formats and resolutions.
Why We Love It:
Sometimes you might want to save a video to watch later or send directly to a friend. Video DownloadHelper makes this process simple and quick. It’s perfect for downloading tutorials, memes, funny videos, or any other videos you find online.
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LeechBlock
LeechBlock is a productivity extension designed to help you stay focused by blocking websites that distract you. You can choose which websites to block, set time limits, or create schedules for when certain sites are off-limits. It’s great for stopping yourself from wasting time on social media, news sites, or other distractions during work or study.
Why We Love It:
LeechBlock helps you manage your time better by limiting your access to time-wasting websites. It’s perfect if you find it hard to concentrate because of distractions like Facebook, YouTube, Reddit, or any other sites. You can set it up to block these sites during certain hours, so you can focus on what’s important.
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Clear Browsing Data
Clear Browsing Data is an extension that makes it quick and easy to clear your browsing history, cookies, cache, and other data with just one click. Instead of going through multiple settings in your browser, this extension gives you a shortcut to clean up your data and protect your privacy.
Why We Love It:
Over time, your browser collects a lot of data, which can slow down your browsing experience and affect your privacy. Clear Browsing Data helps you remove this information regularly, making your browser run faster and keeping your personal data safe. It’s a simple but effective tool to maintain both speed and privacy.
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Firefox Multi-Account Containers
Firefox Multi-Account Containers is an extension that helps you separate your online activities into different containers or tabs. This allows you to log in to multiple accounts on the same website without needing to switch browsers or log out. For example, you can use one container for personal browsing and another for work, keeping everything organized and private.
Why We Love It:
This extension is great for people who need to manage multiple accounts, such as personal and work emails, or different social media profiles. It also helps protect your privacy by keeping cookies and data separate for each container, which means websites can’t track you across different tabs.
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Dark Reader
Dark Reader is an extension that turns any website into dark mode, making it easier on your eyes, especially when browsing at night or in dim lighting. It changes bright backgrounds to dark ones and lets you adjust brightness, contrast, and font settings to suit your preferences.
Why We Love It:
Dark Reader reduces eye strain and makes late-night browsing more comfortable by reducing the amount of bright light coming from the screen. It’s also helpful for people who prefer a darker interface, which is less tiring on the eyes during long hours of browsing.
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Omnivore
Omnivore is a useful extension that helps you save articles and web pages for reading later. It allows you to save content in a clean, easy-to-read format, without ads or distractions. You can organize your saved pages into folders, making it easy to find and read them whenever you want, even offline.
Why We Love It:
Omnivore is perfect for people who like to read a lot but don’t have time to finish everything in one sitting. It lets you store articles for later, so you can read them whenever it suits you. Plus, by removing ads and clutter, Omnivore provides a better reading experience.
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Loom
Loom is a screen recording extension that makes it easy to capture your screen, voice, and camera at the same time. It’s perfect for creating quick video messages, tutorials, or presentations. With Loom, you can record and share your videos instantly through a simple link, without needing to download large files.
Why We Love It:
Loom is great for communicating visually when words aren’t enough. It’s useful for explaining something quickly to coworkers, giving feedback on a project, or creating how-to videos for clients or students. The extension saves time by making it simple to record, share, and get feedback.
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In conclusion, these extensions can make your browsing faster, safer, and more productive. I hope they help, and I’d love to hear about your favorite browser extensions! Please share them in the comments below.
