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Code Explainer

by adityasingla122@gmail.com · Developer Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Explain selected code on the current page.

Users
31
+11 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#130K
#108K among extensions
Version
0.1.0
updated 17 Jun 2026

Users

monthly, 4 months
01631Jun 2026Sep 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 31 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 4 months
001Jun 2026Sep 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 Code Explainer

Code Explainer helps you understand code instantly without leaving your browser. Instead of copying code into AI chatbots, switching tabs, or searching for unfamiliar syntax, simply highlight code on a webpage and click the Explain Code button. Code Explainer generates a beginner-friendly explanation directly in your browser. Whether you're learning programming, reviewing an unfamiliar project, exploring open-source repositories, or debugging your own work, Code Explainer acts like a coding teacher that explains what the code does and why it works. Features: - Generates clear, beginner-friendly explanations for highlighted code - Provides a high-level overview of the code's purpose and behavior - Explains important syntax, functions, and logic in plain English - Analyzes the roles of different functions within the larger codebase - Identifies potential edge cases, weaknesses, and failure points - Comments on efficiency and performance considerations - Eliminates the need to copy and paste code into external AI tools - Works directly within websites such as Google Colab, documentation pages, tutorials, GitHub repositories, and more How it works: - Open a webpage containing code - Highlight the code you want explained - Click the Explain Code button - Receive an instant explanation with summaries, syntax breakdowns, and coding insights Save time, stay focused, and learn code without leaving the page.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+2+6.9%00.00
30 days+11+55.0%00.00

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Code Explainer appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
code#23+24

Version history

1 versions recorded
0.1.017 Jun 2026

Details

Category
Developer Tools
First seen
17 Jun 2026
Size
16 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
docs.google.com
Extension ID
glkaookanifieglpgbjjpamojiiomgif

Permissions and risk

Minimal riskimpact 0, likelihood 3
Permissions
storagecontextMenusactiveTabscripting

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