This year Google did a quick look back at 2025 and made one thing clear: artificial intelligence already lives in the browser. Surprised? For many of us, AI stopped being a lab conversation and became everyday tools that speed up tasks, boost creativity, and make us less repetitive.

In its summary, Google highlighted several extensions for Chrome that, they say, helped “supercharge” the browser during 2025. These aren’t just flashy toys — they’re practical features: summarizing long texts, drafting emails, translating snippets, generating images for slides, and even helping with code. I’ll explain what you can use today and how to pick them without wasting time or risking your privacy.

What types of AI extensions dominated 2025?

Here are the categories that had the most impact, with concrete use examples so you can picture them in daily life.

• Summarizers and reading assistants: Got a 20‑page report and 30 minutes to read it? These extensions give you an executive summary. I use them to prep for quick meetings and extract action points without reading every detail.