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Introduction One of the biggest misconceptions in browser extension development is believing that a project is finished once it has been published. The reality is quite different: building a browser extension is not a one-time task. It is an ongoing commitment. I often hear developers say, “My browser extension is published, so I am done”. […] The post Do not Publish and Forget: 3 Important…
Introduction Over the last 17 years, building browser extensions, I have seen the same pattern repeat itself: most developers underestimate distribution and overestimate the importance of features. A Chrome extension can be technically excellent and still get zero traction. On the other hand, a “good enough” extension with strong distribution can reach tens of thousands […] The post 7 Proven Ways…
Introduction We all watched the Apple WWDC26 developer keynote, where Apple announced macOS 27 Golden Gate. The company also introduced updates to its design language, including the new Liquid Glass interface, improvements to Siri and Apple Intelligence, and performance enhancements across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS. Apple also announced updates to the Safari web […] The post My…
Introduction Google launched Modern Web Guidance at Google I/O 2026. Modern Web Guidance is a set of skills that embeds web platform expertise, best practices, and browser compatibility data directly into your coding agents. It also includes skills for building Chrome extensions from the ground up and optimizing your current code base. As a beginner […] The post How to Use Modern Web Guidance in…
As a developer, it is tempting to think you know exactly what your users want. But the reality is, your users are the true experts when it comes to improving your browser extension. I am Stefan Van Damme, the developer behind some of the most popular browser extensions like Turn Off the Lights, Zoom, Full […] The post Ask for Feedback Always: How to Make Your Browser Extension the Best appeared…
One of the most common performance issues in Chrome extensions comes from loading and running code when it is not actually needed. Poorly optimized browser extensions can consume unnecessary memory, wake up the CPU too often, and slow down the browser. Luckily, there are a few best practices that can dramatically reduce memory and CPU […] The post 3 Proven Ways to Dramatically Reduce Memory & CPU…
In today’s world, where information overload is the new normal, staying informed should not feel like a full-time job. That is exactly why Headly was created. It merges all your favorite news sources into a single, chronological timeline. Swipe left to mark stories as read, so you will never accidentally read the same article twice. […] The post Headly – AI News Summary | Your Intelligent News…
Publishing a browser extension looks simple at first: upload your ZIP file, add screenshots, write a description, and click submit to publish it to the store. Beginner browser extension store mistakes are common at this stage. In reality, every web browser store has its own hidden rules, review checks, and strict requirements. Ignoring even a […] The post 3 Common Browser Extension Store Mistakes…
Most browser extensions do not fail because they lack features. They fail because users never fully understand how to use the browser extension. And provide no video education to its users. As a browser extension developer, I invest a lot of time designing functions, optimizing performance, and polishing the user interface. But once a user […] The post 4 Reasons Video Education Improves Browser…
Last month, I launched all my browser extensions on the Safari web browser, now available in the Apple App Store. Building and testing them in Safari is much easier, as you no longer need to create a Mac app in Xcode. In this beginner developer guide, I will show you how to get started with […] The post How to Load and Debug Safari Extensions in Safari 26 (Without Xcode) appeared first on Stefan…