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Highlight text

by nazebinan · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Highlight selected text and manage highlights per page.

Users
682
+119 in 30 days
Rating
4.7 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
3
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#38K
#32K among extensions
Version
2.7.2
updated 1 Apr 2026

Users

monthly, 8 months
0341682Feb 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 682 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 8 months
023Feb 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 3 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

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About Highlight text

Quickly highlight text to copy key parts — perfect for marking and reviewing important points while reading. Highlight text: Your smart reading companion Take control of your digital reading with highlight text, the intuitive Chrome extension that lets you mark, collect, and revisit key information across any webpage. Whether you're studying, researching, or skimming news, this text highlighter chrome extension helps you emphasize important points without clutter - keeping your focus sharp and your workflow smooth. Effortless marking for active readers 🔸 Instantly highlight selected text with one click or a custom shortcut 🔸 Visual cues stay on-page—even after refreshes 🔸 Perfect for students, analysts, and lifelong learners This highlight text chrome extension turns passive scrolling into purposeful reading. Smart interaction, zero friction 1. Select any sentence or phrase 2. Highlight any text you want 3. View all marked content in a clean sidebar panel Make every insight instantly retrievable. Works everywhere you read ➡️ News sites, blogs, documentation, and research papers ➡️ PDFs opened in Chrome (via built-in viewer) ➡️ Web apps like Gmail, Notion, and Google Docs (partial support) Your annotated passage stays exactly where you left it—no matter the site. Restore Highlights Instantly 😅Accidentally remove a highlight? ↩️Use the undo feature to instantly restore it. ✨ Smart Selection Tools 🔍 You can select text and instantly search it on Google by clicking the search icon. 🌐 The extension includes a smart domain detector - double-click any domain and the full domain is automatically selected. 🚀 After selecting a domain, press “Go” to open the website in a new tab. 📋 Or use “Copy” to save it to your clipboard in one click. A flexible text highlighter that adapts to your thinking style. Power-user shortcuts 1️⃣ Export all selections as PDF or DOC 2️ Quickly copy any highlighted text copy and paste into notes Speed meets precision for fast-paced workflows. Why highlighting the main points of a text is useful ✅ Boosts memory retention by 40% (cognitive science-backed) ✅ Reduces re-reading time during review ✅ Helps isolate arguments, data, or quotes in dense content This chrome highlighter extension isn’t just visual—it’s cognitive scaffolding. Advanced features for serious users 🔹 Auto-save marks per domain 🔹 Easily organize and manage your highlights 🔹 Title highlight option to auto-mark page context Turn web pages into personalized knowledge bases. Designed for deep work ➤ Supports highlight and read text without distraction ➤ Clean UI—no pop-ups, banners, or logins ➤ Lightweight: under 2MB, no performance drag Your browser stays fast; your mind stays focused. Use cases that shine • Students: highlight important lecture notes or journal excerpts • Developers: mark API docs or error explanations • Journalists: flag sources or conflicting claims • Shoppers: compare product specs side-by-side • Researchers: highlighting paragraphs​ for literature reviews Every role benefits from a reliable document highlighter. Sync & organize 1. Marks stored locally by default (privacy-first) 2. Optional cloud sync (coming soon) 3. One-click clear or archive per site Your data, your control—with this highlighter for web pages. Beyond basic markup ▸ Add marginal notes highlight to any selection ▸ Use copy to highlight to duplicate snippets into highlights ▸ Enable auto highlight for recurring terms (e.g., “deadline,” “price”) ▸ Highlights the importance of visual hierarchy in digital reading It’s more than color—it’s comprehension. Privacy-respecting design • No tracking, no ads, no external servers • All processing happens in your browser • Open permissions: only “activeTab”, “storage”, “Scripting", "Tabs" A true text highlighter that respects your space. FAQs about the extension ❓ How do I highlight text in pages 🏁 Simply select any sentence or paragraph on a webpage, then click the extension "highlighter" icon. Your highlighted text will be saved instantly and remain visible even if you navigate away and return. ❓ How to highlight all text 🏁 To mark an entire page, first select everything using Ctrl+A (Windows) or Cmd+A (Mac), then apply your highlight with one click. This method works great for capturing full articles or documentation in a single action. ❓ How to highlight the text 🏁 After selecting your desired passage, activate the tool via toolbar, context menu, or hotkey. The highlighted text is saved automatically and accessible from the sidebar for later review. ❓ How to highlight different sections of text 🏁 Organize different sections of text by purpose—definitions, examples, conclusions, or action items. ❓ What is the difference between a web marker and a web highlighter 🏁 Use a web highlighter when you want to read and remember. Use a web marker when you want to draw, annotate, or explain. ❓ Does it work on mobile Chrome 🏁 Not yet. The extension is currently available only for desktop versions of Chrome. Mobile compatibility is under evaluation for future releases. ❓ Can I save or export my highlighted text 🏁 Yes! Use the “save” buttons at the bottom to download all your highlighted text as a PDF or an editable DOC file — perfect for study notes, reports, or personal archives. Ready to read smarter? 🖱️ Click Add to Chrome and start using the highlight text extension today—your essential tool for focused, organized, and efficient web reading.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+18+2.7%00.00
30 days+119+21.1%00.00
6 months+549+412.8%+1−0.33

Version history

2 versions recorded
2.7.224 Mar 2026
2.4.213 Feb 2026

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
13 Feb 2026
Size
223 KB
Languages
de, en, fil, id, sw, nl, vi, tr
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
docs.google.com
Extension ID
icaeeikeeiipgdgdpngbekebipjcfcdp

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 3, likelihood 2
Permissions
storagetabsscriptingactiveTab
Site access
<all_urls>
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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