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Helpful

by Helpful · Workflow & Planning
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 18 Oct 2026

Helpful is the Chrome extension that helps you summarize the news, cite articles, identify author bias, and more. Supercharge your…

Users
18
+2 in 30 days
Rating
4.8 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
5
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#158K
#132K among extensions
Version
1.1.0
updated 26 Feb 2025

Users

monthly, 2 years
01223Jan 2025Dec 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 18 Oct 2026: 18 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 2 years
025Jan 2025Dec 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 18 Oct 2026: 5 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 Helpful

Helpful is the Chrome extension that helps you summarize the news, cite articles, identify author bias, and more. Supercharge your online productivity and your web browsing experience with Helpful, the innovative Chrome extension designed to streamline your online activities. With Helpful by your side, you can... Summarize complex news articles with ease. Cite sources like a pro. Uncover the information you are looking for in the content you read. Helpful can ELI5 on any article you want. Or ask your own question!

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+2+12.5%00.00
30 days+2+12.5%00.00
6 months−3−14.3%00.00
1 year+3+20.0%00.00

Version history

2 versions recorded
1.1.026 Feb 2025
1.0.028 Jan 2025

Details

Category
Workflow & Planning
First seen
28 Jan 2025
Size
414 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
gist.github.com
Support
helpfulbot.ai
Extension ID
cmhddhjhcekeggcmadafiipefngmbnof

Permissions and risk

Low riskimpact 2, likelihood 1
Permissions
storageactiveTabscripting
Site access
<all_urls>
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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