Be it Facebook, Twitter or any other social networking website, developers are always out there creating apps, browser extensions and more to make your user experience much more richer. Now that Google Plus is catching up the head we at Technically Digital decided to gather a list of 10 Chrome extensions that would improve your Google Plus Experience.
1. Google+ Tweaks
Google+ Tweaks is an excellent extension for Google Chrome which helps users change the layout and other features of Google Plus. Using the extension is really simple and straight forward. All you need to do is install the extension and a new option will appear in your Google+ profile named Google+ tweaks. You can then customize Google Plus the way you want.
2. Extended Share for Google Plus
Extended Share for Google Plus is an excellent extension for Google Chrome which helps users post Google Plus updates to other social networking sites including Facebook and Twitter. Once installed, the extension adds a share button on your Google+ posts which can be used to share it on different social networks. If you are looking for a detailed guide on how to use Extended Share for Google Plus, check here.
Download Extended Share for Google Plus
3. Surplus
With Surplus, users can manage all their Google+ notifications in Google Chrome browser. Installing the extensions adds an extra icon in right next to Google Chrome address bar which can be used to view and manage notifications from Google plus. Users can even enable desktop notifications and notification sounds for Google Plus.
4. Google+ Ultimate
Google+ Ultimate helps users customize the theme and functionality of Google Plus. After installing the extension, a new icon will appear in Google Chrome task bar. Users can change the theme of their Google Plus page by going to the options of Google+ Ultimate in few simple clicks.
5. +Photo Zoom
With +Photo Zoom, users can easily zoom in pictures of other Google+ users. Using the extension is really simple and straight forward. After installing the extension, just move your mouse to the picture and it will automatically zoom the profile picture for you.
6. Notification Count for Google Plus
Notification Count for Google Plus adds a small button right next to your address bar which shows users unread Google+ notifications right inside Google Chrome browser. Clicking on the Google Plus icon will redirect users to Google+ notifications page where you can manage unread notifications.
Download Notification Count for Google Plus
7. +Comment Toggle
With +Comment Toggle, users can hide the comments on any post in your stream. Users can expand the comments section if they want to. This is a useful extension for Google Chrome which helps you check your Google+ Stream easily.
8. Plus One Anything
Plus One Anything for Google Chrome adds Plus one button to Google Chrome taskbar which helps users like any webpage they want to. Users can simply like any page they want without even looking for the plus one button on that page. Users can even enable the Plus one count as well which will show the number of people who like that specific web page.
9. Replies and More for Google+
Replies and More for Google+ adds reply and reply to author button to Google+ comments. After installing the extension, you will able to see a new option of Reply and Reply to Author right next to any post on Google+. It even adds a share button which can be used to share the specific post on different social networks or email the post to any friend.
Download Replies and More for Google+
10. G+ Extended
Last but not the least, G+ Extended adds different set of shortcut keys for Google plus like share, +1 or expanding comments etc.
Some shortcuts include:
- Press “+” for +1′ing a post.
- Press “-” for removing your +1 on a post.
- Press “p” to toggle your +1 on a post.
- Press “s” to share a post.
- Press “e” to expand older comments on a post.
If you know about any other useful Google Chrome extension to improve Google Plus experience, please share with us using the comments section below.
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