Most people know about ad blockers and password managers, but a second tier of extensions solves narrower problems just as well. These tools rarely get mentioned in top-10 lists, yet each one saves real time once you know it exists.
Extensions for curious browsing
WhatFont identifies any font on a page by hovering over it, handy for designers and anyone rebuilding a look they liked. JSON Formatter pretty-prints raw JSON responses directly in the browser, turning an unreadable wall of text into indented, colored output instantly.
Extensions that save real time
Instant Data Scraper detects tables and repeating lists on a page and exports them to CSV without writing any code. Video Speed Controller adds keyboard shortcuts to speed up, slow down or rewind any HTML5 video, useful for lectures, tutorials and long meetings recordings.
A small but genuinely useful cleanup tool
Clear Cache clears cache and cookies in one click instead of digging through Chrome's settings menu. It is free and particularly useful for anyone who tests websites and needs a quick, repeatable way to reset a page's stored data.