Proper Menubar for Google Chrome icon

Proper Menubar for Google Chrome

by Stefan vd · stefanvd.net · Accessibility
FeaturedEstablished publisherManifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Add the best menu bar to get easy and fast access to all your useful browser options and internet products!

Users
30K
0 in 30 days
Rating
3.7 / 5
−0.16 in 30 days
Ratings
338
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#4,433
#3,829 among extensions
Version
1.5.9
updated 1 Oct 2026

Users

monthly, 3 years
6,00018K30KAug 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 30,000 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 3 years
100219338Aug 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 338 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 Proper Menubar for Google Chrome

Get everything you need from your browser with Proper Menubar – the ultimate browser extension for a streamlined browsing experience! The extension brings all essential browser functions, including File, Edit, View, History, Bookmarks, Window, and Help, into one convenient horizontal bar. Plus, with just one click on the X icon, you can easily hide the bar for a clutter-free interface. The Proper Menubar is a lightweight and efficient add-on designed to streamline your browsing experience. It categorizes every function under the appropriate menu for easy access, whether you are saving files, editing text, muting the current tab, or toggling full screen mode. With the option to choose between the classic Web Browser menu bar or the Google Products menu bar, you can tailor your browsing setup to suit your preferences. Plus, with the ability to display the bar on all websites, your browsing experience remains consistent no matter where you go. Choose between the following bars: ◆ Web Browser menu bar (default option) ◆ Google Products menu bar Browser extension features: ◆ Browser Menu Customization: Customize your browsing experience with the option to choose between the browser menu or the Google Products list, giving you control over your navigation preferences. ◆ Sound Control: Easily mute or unmute the sound on the current tab, providing convenient audio management while browsing. ◆ View Mode: Quickly access zoom controls to adjust the magnification of the current web page. Choose to zoom in or out for optimal readability, or effortlessly bring the entire page to full-screen mode. ◆ Google Products Order Adjustment: Tailor your browsing bar by changing the order of Google Products, ensuring quick access to your preferred services. Such as Google Calendar, Google Translate, Gmail, YouTube, Gemini, etc. ◆ Country-Specific URL: Switch seamlessly between Google country domains (UK, US, NL, ES, FR, JP, RU, etc.) with the option to customize your URL, enhancing your localized browsing experience. ◆ Search Keyword Retrieval: Gain quick access to search keywords with an intuitive option to retrieve them effortlessly. ◆ Visual Customization: Personalize your browsing interface by customizing background and color schemes, making it uniquely yours. ◆ Drop Shadow Addition: Enhance the visual appeal of your browsing bar with the option to add a drop shadow effect, adding depth to its appearance. ◆ Screen Placement Flexibility: Choose between placing the bar on the top or bottom of your screen, optimizing space and accessibility according to your preference. ◆ Tab Link Behavior: Control how links behave with the option to open them in the existing tab, streamlining your browsing workflow. ◆ Context Menu Integration: Access the context menu to toggle the visibility of the Proper Menubar on the current web page. ◆ Custom Toolbar Icon: Select your preferred toolbar icon in either light or dark mode, adapting to your visual preferences. ◆ Define custom keyboard combinations to activate the Proper Menubar swiftly ◆ Support for Dark Mode Project Information: https://www.stefanvd.net/project/proper-menubar/browser-extension/ Required Permissions: ◆ "contextMenus": Add a context menu to instantly toggle the Proper Menubar visibility. ◆ "activeTab": This permission is necessary for the following features: displaying or hiding the toolbar and executing context menu actions on the currently open tab. ◆ "storage": Save settings locally and sync with your web browser account. ◆ "pageCapture": This permission enables saving the currently open web page as an MHTML file. "◆ clipboardWrite": This permission allows writing selected text to your clipboard using the 'copy' or 'cut' function. ◆ "clipboardRead": This permission allows reading text saved in your clipboard. ◆ "bookmarks": This permission is necessary to create custom bookmarks in your bookmark manager page. ◆ "downloads": This permission allows saving the current file to your Downloads folder. ◆ "tabs": This permission allows you to manage open windows and view the name of the currently active tab in each window. Note: YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions. Google and the Google logo are registered trademarks of Google Inc. <<< Option feature >>> Unlock an option feature to protect your eyes at night and focus on the video player, such as YouTube™, by installing Turn Off the Lights browser extension for YouTube and Beyond. https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/turn-off-the-lights/bfbmjmiodbnnpllbbbfblcplfjjepjdn

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%0−0.16
30 days0+0.0%0−0.16
6 months0+0.0%+5−0.15
1 year0+0.0%+11−0.15

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Proper Menubar for Google Chrome appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
menu#40
toolbar#7−4
google chrome#12−6
choose#26−15
google#39−23
browser settings#44−11
function#46−15
context menu#48−15
search bar#48−33
browsing#65−17
permission#66−20
sheets erweiterung#76−33
chrome#98−58

Version history

15 versions recorded
1.5.91 Oct 2026
1.5.825 Jul 2026
1.5.723 Jul 2026
1.5.613 Jul 2026
1.5.511 Jan 2026
1.5.46 Jan 2026
1.5.331 Dec 2025
1.5.226 Dec 2024

Details

Category
Accessibility
First seen
4 Sep 2019
Size
996 KB
Languages
de, en, en-GB, en-US, fil, id, sw, ms
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
stefanvd.net
Support
stefanvd.net
Extension ID
egclcjdpndeoioimlbbbmdhcaopnedkp

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 3, likelihood 1
Permissions
contextMenusactiveTabstoragewebNavigationscripting
Site access
<all_urls>
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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