Buffer Chrome extension

Shares the page you are viewing to your Buffer queue for scheduled social posts. It sits in the social media category and runs as a Chrome extension, so it works right inside your browser.

Buffer has a free version with optional paid plans for extra features.

Some features of Buffer may require an account. Check the listing before you install if that matters to you.

Buffer suits anyone who needs a simple social media tool in Chrome.

Open Buffer in the Chrome Web Store, click Add to Chrome, review the permissions in the pop-up, then click Add extension. Pin it from the puzzle-piece icon to keep it one click away.

Go to chrome://extensions, find Buffer and click Remove. You can also right-click its toolbar icon and choose Remove from Chrome.

Check the permissions Buffer requests when you install it, prefer versions that are actively updated, and review its privacy policy. Only keep extensions you actively use.

Most Chrome Web Store extensions, including Buffer, can be installed in Chromium-based browsers such as Microsoft Edge and Brave. Some features may differ by browser.

No. Chrome's mobile apps don't run Chrome Web Store extensions, so Buffer works on desktop Chrome and other Chromium browsers on Windows, Mac, Linux and ChromeOS.

There are several extensions that do a similar job. Browse the social media category to compare options.

Buffer works on most websites you visit in Chrome.

Most lightweight extensions have little impact, but every extension uses some memory. If Chrome feels slow, open More tools, then Task manager, to see how much Buffer uses.