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Canvas LMS Quick Add

by Dominic Church · Education
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Adds a Quick Add button to Canvas LMS to quickly add learning objects to course modules.

Users
37
+4 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
−5.00 in 30 days
Ratings
0
−1 in 30 days
Store rank
#121K
#101K among extensions
Version
2.1
updated 3 Jun 2025

Users

monthly, 17 months
01837May 2025Feb 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 37 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 17 months
001May 2025Feb 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Canvas LMS Quick Add

Canvas Quick Add is a powerful Chrome extension designed for Canvas LMS instructors who want to create and organize course content more efficiently. This extension dramatically reduces the number of clicks and page loads needed to add learning objects to your course modules. Key Features: Streamlined Content Creation: Create and add content to modules in just 4 simple steps Multiple Content Types: Quickly add assignments, discussions, pages, quiz shells, and external URLs Seamless Canvas Integration: Designed to match the Canvas UI for a natural experience Smart Context Awareness: Works from both course pages and your dashboard Time-Saving Placement Options: Add content at the beginning, end, or between existing module items User Preference Saving: Remembers your last used content type, module, and settings Rich Text Editor: Format descriptions and content without leaving the extension One-Click Publish Toggle: Choose to publish or keep items as drafts Benefits for Canvas LMS Instructors: Save Time: Create content in seconds rather than minutes Reduce Frustration: Eliminate the need to navigate through multiple Canvas screens Increase Productivity: Add multiple items in rapid succession with the "Create Another" option Maintain Focus: Complete your course building without disruptive page reloads Perfect For: Course instructors and designers who build and maintain Canvas courses Teachers who need to quickly add content during busy academic periods Instructional designers creating standardized course templates Anyone looking to streamline their Canvas course management workflow Usage: After installation, simply navigate to any Canvas course or your dashboard and click the "Quick Add" button. Follow the intuitive wizard to create your content and add it to your modules in seconds. Try Canvas Quick Add today and transform your course building experience!

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+1+2.8%00.00
30 days+4+12.1%−1−5.00
6 months+7+23.3%−1−5.00
1 year+14+60.9%−1−5.00

Version history

2 versions recorded
2.13 Jun 2025
2.010 May 2025

Details

Category
Education
First seen
10 May 2025
Size
73 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Extension ID
mmplbhjdhmiikjfjjlfcmpfjncalhhma

Permissions and risk

Low riskimpact 1, likelihood 2
Site access
https://*.instructure.com/*

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