Web Highlighter - Save Text Highlights icon

Web Highlighter - Save Text Highlights

by Mayank · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 18 Oct 2026

Highlight important text on any website. Your highlights are saved automatically.

Users
96
+15 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#86K
#72K among extensions
Version
1.1.6
updated 2 Jun 2026

Users

monthly, 15 months
04896Jul 2025Mar 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 18 Oct 2026: 96 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 15 months
001Jul 2025Mar 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 18 Oct 2026: 0 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 Web Highlighter - Save Text Highlights

📝 Updated Chrome Web Store Description for v1.1.6: Web Highlighter lets you highlight important text on any webpage, just like using a highlighter pen on paper. Your highlights are automatically saved and will appear every time you visit the page. 🆕 NEW IN v1.1.6: • Sidebar panel - View and search highlights without leaving the page (Alt+S) • Tags - Organize highlights with custom tags • Advanced search - Use operators like tag:, site:, date ranges • Toast notifications - Non-intrusive feedback • Statistics dashboard - Track your highlighting habits • Export to Markdown & CSV formats • Performance optimizations - 50% faster restoration 🌟 KEY FEATURES: • Highlight text in 4 colors (yellow, green, blue, pink) • Add notes to your highlights (500 characters) • Export as JSON, Text, Markdown, or CSV • Search and filter with advanced operators • Keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+H, Alt+S for sidebar) • Mini toolbar with quick actions • Floating sidebar with real-time search • Per-site color memory • Virtual scrolling for 1000+ highlights • Dark glassmorphic theme • Privacy-focused - all data stored locally ✨ PERFECT FOR: • Students researching online • Professionals gathering information • Researchers collecting quotes • Content creators finding inspiration • Anyone who reads extensively online 🔒 PRIVACY FIRST: • No account required • No data collection or tracking • All highlights stored locally on your device • No external connections • Your data stays 100% private 📱 HOW TO USE: 1. Select any text on a webpage 2. Click the color in the floating palette 3. Your highlight is saved automatically 4. Add tags and notes for organization 5. Use sidebar (Alt+S) for quick access 6. Click any highlight for options (copy, delete, change color, add note) 7. Access all highlights from the extension popup ⌨️ KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS: • Ctrl+Shift+H (Win/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+H (Mac) - Highlight selected text • Alt+S - Toggle sidebar • Alt+T - Focus tag input • Delete - Remove hovered highlight • Escape - Clear selection 🎯 UPCOMING PRO FEATURES: • Cloud sync across devices • Unlimited highlights • AI-powered summarization • Team collaboration • Advanced analytics 📝 NOTE: This is the free version with generous limits (1000 highlights total, 100 per page). All current features are completely FREE. ⚡ Performance: Optimized for speed with lazy loading and smart restoration. Works smoothly even with hundreds of highlights. Made with ❤️ for the web reading community.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+8+9.1%00.00
30 days+15+18.5%00.00
6 months+48+100.0%00.00
1 year+83+638.5%00.00

Version history

7 versions recorded
1.1.62 Jun 2026
1.1.520 Sep 2025
1.1.418 Sep 2025
1.1.216 Sep 2025
1.1.114 Sep 2025
1.1.018 Aug 2025
1.0.328 Jul 2025

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
28 Jul 2025
Size
143 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
github.com
Support
github.com
Extension ID
nhbljcnbbmmjdmaimlnpdfknlkojbjji

Permissions and risk

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

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