Calendly Chrome Extension: Review & How to Use (2026)

Calendly Chrome extension

Calendly's extension surfaces your scheduling links, upcoming meetings, and contacts from a single toolbar icon, so you never have to open a separate tab to book time. It's best for anyone who already uses Calendly and wants it inside Gmail, LinkedIn, or Google Calendar. The catch: it only works if you already have a Calendly account, and it adds a button wherever it can find an email address.

PriceFreemium

CategoryProductivity

Works inChrome, Edge, Brave (desktop)

Last checked September 26, 2026 against the Chrome Web Store listing · Independent, not affiliated with Google

Key features

one-click access to Calendly from any tab
find and share scheduling links without opening calendly.com
view and manage upcoming meetings and meeting history
insert available time slots directly into emails
create one-off meetings, single-use links, and group polls
integrations with Gmail, Google Calendar, and LinkedIn

What the Calendly extension does

The extension puts your Calendly scheduling links, upcoming meetings, and contacts behind a single toolbar click, so you can share availability or book a follow-up without switching to calendly.com. It adds dedicated integrations for Gmail, Google Calendar, and LinkedIn, and can insert available time slots straight into an email you're composing.

Calendly free vs paid

The extension works with any Calendly account. Free accounts can still use it to access scheduling links, manage upcoming meetings, and insert time slots into emails. Paid Calendly plans unlock features like Notetaker meeting recaps and more advanced link types, which then surface inside the extension too.

Is the Calendly extension safe?

It asks for broad host permissions because it needs to detect email fields and insert links on many sites, including Gmail, Google Calendar, LinkedIn, and Facebook. It also uses cookies and tabs permissions to keep you signed in and open the right page. It only functions once you're logged into a Calendly account.

Calendly: FAQs

Is the Calendly extension free?

The extension itself is free to install, but it only works with a Calendly account. Calendly has a free plan and paid plans; the extension surfaces whatever features your plan includes.

Is the Calendly extension safe to use?

It requests wide host permissions to insert links on sites like Gmail and LinkedIn, and it uses cookies to keep you signed in. It doesn't function without a Calendly login.

How do I use the Calendly extension?

Install it, sign into your Calendly account, then click the toolbar icon on any page to share a link, check meetings, or insert an available time slot.

Does the Calendly extension work in Gmail?

Yes, it adds a content script specifically for Gmail so you can insert scheduling links or available time slots while composing an email.

What are Calendly alternatives?

Common alternatives include Calendar, HubSpot Meetings, and native Google Calendar appointment slots, each with different pricing and integration depth.

Does the extension work with Google Calendar?

Yes, it includes a content script for calendar.google.com so you can access Calendly features while viewing your calendar.

Can I create group meetings from the extension?

Yes, the popup supports creating one-off meetings, single-use links, and group meeting polls in addition to sharing your standard scheduling links.

Why does the Calendly extension need access to all sites?

It uses broad host permissions to detect where it can insert a scheduling link or button, such as compose windows in Gmail or profile pages on LinkedIn.

Does the extension work without a Calendly account?

No, you need an existing Calendly account, free or paid, before the extension can show links, meetings, or contacts.

Can I turn off the LinkedIn or Facebook integration?

The extension adds content scripts for those sites, but you can uninstall it entirely if you only want the Gmail or Calendar integration and find the extra buttons unnecessary.