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Growth · January 5, 2022

I make $3K/mo from a browser extension

Monthly updates about my indie hacking journey, what I have built and learned. Click to read Tony Dinh's Newsletter, a Substack publication with tens of thousands of subscribers.

I make $3K/mo from a browser extension launched on January 5, 2022 with 333 votes, #46 of 2,891 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 4 years on.

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Tony Dinh's browser extension generates approximately $3,000 in monthly revenue. Launched in early 2022, the extension targets users interested in earning passive income through their web browser. The product stands out for demonstrating a working monetization model that shows sustainable revenue from a relatively simple tool. It appeals to developers and entrepreneurs exploring alternative income streams.

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