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Focus Cell in Google Sheets

by meneermarmin@gmail.com · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Use Focus Cell in Google Sheets to highlight active rows & columns in Google Sheets. Works like Excel focus cell feature.

Users
8,000
+3,000 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
−0.03 in 30 days
Ratings
30
+8 in 30 days
Store rank
#11K
#9,435 among extensions
Version
1.4.3
updated 2 Oct 2026

Users

monthly, 6 months
04,0008,000Apr 2026Aug 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 8,000 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 6 months
01530Apr 2026Aug 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 30 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 Focus Cell in Google Sheets

Focus Cell is a powerful Chrome extension designed to improve visibility and concentration while working in spreadsheets. If you often lose track of where you are in large tables, this tool makes it easier to follow your data. With Focus Cell in Google Sheets, your active position becomes clear instantly, helping you work faster and with fewer mistakes. 🚀 Many spreadsheet users ask questions like how to highlight a row in Google Sheets or can you highlight it without complicated formatting rules. This extension provides a simple solution allowing to automatically highlight active row in google sheets. It feels natural, especially for users familiar with focus cell in Excel and similar spreadsheet workflows. The extension introduces a smooth Google Sheets focus cell experience that works directly in your browser. Instead of manually applying styles or conditional formatting, the highlighting appears instantly when you move between cells. This creates a clean and focused working environment that helps you read and analyze data more efficiently. Here are some key benefits of using focus cell in GSheets: - Instantly see your current row and column - Reduce errors when scanning large datasets - Improve readability in wide spreadsheets - Replace manual formatting methods - Make navigation easier for daily spreadsheet tasks Users coming from Excel often look for Excel focus cell behavior in Google Sheets. This extension recreates that familiar feeling. If you previously relied on focus cell excel tools, you will immediately notice how comfortable it is to work with a similar approach directly in Google Sheets. What makes this extension especially useful: 1️⃣ Automatic highlighting row and column of active cell 2️⃣ Highlighting while moving between cells 3️⃣ Clear visual guidance in complex tables 4️⃣ Lightweight performance that does not slow down spreadsheets 5️⃣ Works with large datasets and reports 6️⃣ Simple setup with no technical skills required Highlighting an active row in google sheets using native solutions can be limited or time-consuming. If you have ever wondered how to automatically highlight active row in google sheets, with this extension, the answer becomes straightforward. The auto highlight row in google sheets feature works instantly as you click or navigate through cells. This tool is especially helpful for: ➤ Analysts working with large datasets ➤ Students organizing research tables ➤ Finance teams reviewing reports ➤ Project managers tracking tasks ➤ Anyone who wants better spreadsheet focus Another common question is can you highlight in google sheets dynamically without editing rules every time. The extension solves that problem by applying real-time highlighting. The google sheets focus cell feature ensures you always know exactly where you are. You will notice improvements in daily workflow such as: ▸ Faster data review ▸ Better concentration when scanning numbers ▸ Less visual confusion in wide tables ▸ Improved spreadsheet navigation ▸ Cleaner working experience The extension supports auto highlight row in google sheets and column tracking at the same time. This makes it much easier to analyze data intersections and follow relationships between rows and columns inside your spreadsheet. Main features include: • Real-time focus cell in google sheets highlighting • Excel-style navigation similar to focus cell excel • Easy visibility in large spreadsheets • Smooth integration with Google Sheets • Simple and intuitive user experience Whether you are exploring how to highlight a row in google sheets, looking for excel focus cell functionality, or wondering if you can highlight selected row in google sheets automatically, this extension provides a clear and efficient solution. Once enabled, the google sheets focus cell behavior becomes part of your everyday workflow and significantly improves spreadsheet productivity. 📊 💳 Pricing. In some countries Focus Cell is a paid extension. There you can try it for free during a trial period after installation, with no account or payment details required. When the trial ends, continued use requires a paid plan. In all other countries the extension is free. Plans are sold through the in-extension checkout by the developer of Focus Cell, not by Google. Details, current prices and terms of sale: https://focus-cell.com/terms/ Focus Cell in Google Sheets is an independent software product and is not an official product of Google or its parent company. Any references to Google are made solely to describe compatibility or intended use.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+1,000+14.3%00.00
30 days+3,000+60.0%+8−0.03
6 months+7,993+114185.7%+30+4.97

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Focus Cell in Google Sheets appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
fogli#10
инструменты электронных таблиц#4−1
feuilles#7+2
feuilles de calcul#7+14
google sheets#8+7
spreadsheet tools#12+11
focus#14+37
электронные таблицы#15−1
hoja de cálculo#17+2
sheets#19+17
spreadsheet#20+10
электронная таблица#20−2
sheets#25+11
sheets erweiterung#26+23
sheets extension#28+10
hojas#290

Version history

10 versions recorded
1.4.32 Oct 2026
1.4.218 Sep 2026
1.4.114 Sep 2026
1.4.012 Sep 2026
1.3.120 Aug 2026
1.3.01 Aug 2026
1.2.127 May 2026
1.2.023 May 2026

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
14 Apr 2026
Size
292 KB
Languages
de, en, fil, id, sw, ms, nl, vi
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
docs.google.com
Extension ID
jegmlddeokkbpabgejknoalmklbcnife

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Permissions
storageactiveTabscriptingoffscreen
Site access
<all_urls>
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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