Chrome Extension Developer

Looking for a top-tier chrome extension developer? At Authority Hype, our expert team specializes in end-to-end chrome extension development, from manifest.json configuration and JavaScript extension APIs to Chrome Web Store publishing and extension performance optimization.

Introduction

A skilled chrome extension developer can transform your web presence by adding custom functionality, automating workflows, and enhancing user engagement. From building toolbar widgets to powerful background scripts and content scripts that modify page behavior, our team handles every aspect of chrome extension development.

Whether you need a lightweight utility addon or a complex enterprise-grade solution with OAuth authentication and REST API integrations, Authority Hype delivers robust, scalable, and secure browser extensions. Our experts stay current with Manifest V3 requirements, Chrome Web Store publishing policies, and best practices for Chrome extension debugging and maintenance.

Why Hire a Chrome Extension Developer?

  • Deep JavaScript API Knowledge: Proficient in Chrome’s JavaScript extension APIs for tabs, storage, alarms, and messaging.
  • Manifest.json Expertise: Crafting manifest.json configuration for permissions, MV3 service workers, and content security policies.
  • Performance Optimization: Techniques for reducing memory footprint and improving load times.
  • Chrome Web Store Publishing: Handling review processes, screenshots, localization, and extension listings.
  • Cross-Browser Compatibility: Adapting code for Edge and Opera with polyfills and webextension standards.

Our Developer Services

Custom Chrome Extension Development

We build tailored extensions—popup UI, background scripts, content scripts—to meet your unique requirements. From idea to deployment, our chrome addon developer services cover prototyping, architecture design, and production-grade code.

Extension Maintenance & Updates

Keep your extension up to date with Chrome’s rolling release cadence. We handle version bumps, API changes, and Chrome extension debugging to ensure uninterrupted performance.

Chrome Web Store Publishing

Navigate the publishing process: asset preparation, localization, compliance checks, and responding to Google’s review feedback. Our team ensures your extension goes live quickly and remains in good standing.

Cross-Browser Porting

Extend reach by adapting your Chrome extension for Microsoft Edge, Opera, and Firefox using the standard WebExtensions API, polyfills, and testing across browsers.

Our Development Process

  1. Discovery & Requirements: Gather extension goals, user personas, and technical constraints.
  2. Design & Architecture: Define manifest.json structure, permissions, background scripts, and content scripts.
  3. Implementation: Write clean, modular JavaScript, HTML, and CSS—integrating React/Vue if needed for UIs.
  4. Testing & QA: Automated and manual testing, including Chrome extension debugging with DevTools and Lighthouse.
  5. Publishing & Support: Submit to Chrome Web Store, monitor analytics, and provide ongoing maintenance.

Technical Expertise & Key Concepts

  • Manifest V3: Building service workers in place of background pages for improved security.
  • Background Scripts: Handling long-running tasks and event-driven listeners.
  • Content Scripts: Injecting code into web pages to modify DOM and behavior.
  • Chrome Storage API: Storing data in sync or local storage for user preferences.
  • Messaging: Communication between content scripts, background, and popup via messaging APIs.
  • Performance Optimization: Lazy loading modules, minimizing permissions, and asset bundling.

Use Cases

Productivity Tools

Clipboard managers, tab organizers, and quick-note widgets that streamline workflows.

E-Commerce Plugins

Price trackers, coupon finders, and one-click checkout extensions to boost conversions.

Developer Utilities

API inspectors, CSS editors, and performance analyzers for faster debugging and testing.

Accessibility Extensions

Text-to-speech, high-contrast modes, and keyboard navigation enhancements for compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pricing varies by scope—simple utilities start at $3,000, while complex, integrated extensions can range up to $30,000+ depending on features and integrations.

Typical timelines range from 2–6 weeks for moderate complexity. MVPs can be delivered in under a week for single-feature extensions.

Yes—we handle the entire Chrome Web Store publishing process, including asset creation, store listing, and compliance with Google’s policies.