Highlight keywords on webpages with custom colors, multiple lists, CSV import, match counts, and navigation—all processed locally.
Users
51
+39 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
2
+1 in 30 days
Store rank
#108K
#90K among extensions
Version
1.0.0
updated 27 Aug 2026
Users
monthly, 2 months
Latest, 19 Oct 2026:51 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 2 months
Latest, 19 Oct 2026:2 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About PhraseBeacon — Keyword Highlighter
PhraseBeacon automatically highlights keywords on webpages using colors you choose, helping you find and review important information faster.
KEY FEATURES
• Create multiple keyword lists with independent highlight and text colors
• Enable or disable individual lists, or pause all highlighting at once
• Match keywords using case-sensitive, whole-word, or regular-expression rules
• Import multiple keyword lists from CSV files
• View the number of matches on the current page
• Navigate between matches using previous and next controls
• See match locations on a page minimap and jump directly to them
• Reorder lists to control highlighting priority
• Automatically highlight newly loaded content on dynamic webpages
• Switch the interface between English and Traditional Chinese
PRIVACY
PhraseBeacon processes webpage text and keyword settings locally on your device. Website content is not stored or transmitted to the developer or any third party.
The extension does not include analytics, advertising, tracking, or external server connections. Your keyword lists and preferences are stored locally using Chrome’s extension storage.
PERMISSIONS
PhraseBeacon runs on webpages so it can locate and highlight the keywords you specify. It only modifies the visual presentation of matching text and excludes form inputs, password fields, editable areas, scripts, and styles.
HOW TO USE
1. Open PhraseBeacon from the Chrome toolbar.
2. Create a keyword list or import lists from a CSV file.
3. Choose highlight and text colors.
4. Add keywords and configure matching options.
5. Save the list and browse normally. Matching text will be highlighted automatically.
6. Use the match counter, navigation controls, or page minimap to locate results.