Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. I made a Chrome extension that explains code in plain English launched in 2022; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Made a GPT-3 powered Chrome extension to explain code anywhere▲8

   2023 · github.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   I Made a Chrome Extension for Vocabulary Building▲6

   2023 · chrome.google.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   I built a simple Chrome extension for revising my writing easily▲6

   2024 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

4. 4IM
   I made a chrome extension to show your websites analytics in a new tab▲7

   2018 · gootics.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   I've created a Google chrome extension for HN▲6

   2012 · chrome.google.com · its alternatives →

6. 6AC
   A Chrome extension to help clarify confusing Python documentation▲6

   2013 · platipy.com · its alternatives →

7. 7IM
   I made a Chrome extension to instantly show recipes without scrolling▲9

   2021 · repibox.com · its alternatives →

8. 8EC
   ExtensionKit – Chrome Extension Development Kit▲7

   2023 · extensionkit.io · its alternatives →

9. 9DK
   Dev Kit for Chrome Extensions▲5

   2020 · chromeextensionkit.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Extension that turns Chrome into a theremin▲9

    2015 · chrome.google.com · its alternatives →

11. 11AC
    A Chrome Extension that adds links to import declarations on GitHub▲5

    2017 · fiatjaf.alhur.es · its alternatives →

12. 12
    CodEase▲17

    The vibe-coding way to create Chrome extensions

    2025 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Browsergram, a one hour Chrome extension that Instagrams everything.▲8

    2012 · chrome.google.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    "tl;dr" Chrome extension for Hacker News▲9

    2012 · chrome.google.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    ClickExplain▲7

    Instantly understand anything without leaving the page.

    2025 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    I made a Chrome extension that writes docs by capturing your screen▲6

    Would love to hear your feedback! It's 100% free. :-)

    2024 · wizardshot.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    VS Code extension to help learn JavaScript syntax▲6

    2021 · marketplace.visualstudio.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    DevLens▲7

    Get instant and detailed code explanations.

    2025 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Is this Chrome extension a useful application of AI?▲5

    2020 · crammer.app · its alternatives →

20. 20TS
    Tight – Simplify Slack with a Chrome Extension▲7

    2018 · rile.yt · its alternatives →

21. 21
    nickel.rs▲5

    Web framework for Mozilla's expressive programming language

    2015 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    gayHub▲5

    An awesome chrome extension for github

    2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Legal Ease▲4

    Chrome web store

    2025 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

24. 24PW
    Progressive Web App “An Easy Programming Language”▲5

    2018 · easyprog.app · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →