Best Chromebook extensions and apps for students

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Essential Tools
Reference and Research
Productivity
For writers
Enhance Chrome
Play some games
Google Play Store

Throughout the duration of the school year, finding the best Chromebook extensions and apps for students can really help to make or break the semester. Many school districts are providing some of the best Chromebooks to students since they're powerful enough to handle schoolwork and won't break the bank. Whether you're looking for the best Chromebook apps or just a new extension that you've never seen, there's something here for everyone.

Essential tools

Acer Chromebook Spin 513 (2022) top-down view with USI pen and Google Cursive on desk — (Image credit: Andrew Myrick / Android Central)

While some apps and extensions can enhance Chrome, on the whole, there are others that you should be using, even if you move away from a Chromebook. Whether you need a password manager or want to keep your hectic life in order, these are some of the essential tools you should be using.

Reference and Research

Google Chrome Tabs Lifestyle — (Image credit: Chris Wedel / Android Central)

From writing papers to just trying to teach yourself about something you saw in class, you'll want to add some extensions and apps to make the entire research process a bit easier. Some extensions let you save tabs for later, while others can be transformed into your default search browser.

Keep track of those assignments and projects

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Task management is an annoying necessity, even if it's for something as simple as packing or s grocery list. Thankfully, with these to-do apps, you'll be able to manage any project, big or small, easier than ever from your Chromebook.

For writers

Google Docs Poetry Lifestyle. — (Image credit: Samuel Contreras / Android Central)

You don't have to be an English major to need to write a well-formulated paper. These extensions will help improve your grammar and might even teach you some words in the process.

Making Chrome even better

Acer Chromebook Spin 513 (2022) vertical split-screen windows — (Image credit: Andrew Myrick / Android Central)

Chrome is already an amazing (yet resource-heavy) browser, but there are always ways that it can be improved. With these extensions and apps, you can transform Chrome into more of a powerhouse than it already is.

Play some games

Minecraft: Bedrock Edition on Galaxy Z Fold 4 and HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook — (Image credit: Andrew Myrick / Android Central)

Sometimes you just need to take a break for a few minutes but don't want to actually get up from your desk. Chrome is unique in that you can even play games in your browser, removing the need to go down the path of enabling Linux support just to play something.

Don't forget the Play Store

While the majority of the apps and extensions listed above are available from the Chrome Web Store, that's not the only place that you can find new apps. Pretty much every Chromebook released in the last few years has access to the Google Play Store, meaning you can get all of the best Android apps right on your Chromebook.

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook square render

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook

There are a lot of great Chromebooks out there, but the Lenovo Flex 3i Chromebook stands out due to its portability. It features a 12.2-inch touchscreen display, complete with a convertible design, and plenty of power for the majority of students.

Andrew Myrick is a Senior Editor at Android Central. He enjoys everything to do with technology, including tablets, smartphones, and everything in between. Perhaps his favorite past-time is collecting different headphones, even if they all end up in the same drawer.