chrome extension development on manifest v3

Chrome Extension Development Services

Custom Manifest V3 Chrome extensions for SaaS, AI, enterprise and agencies — with Edge and Firefox builds when you need them.

Every popup, side panel and injected UI is keyboard- and screen-reader tested against WCAG 2.2 by founder Mohammad Shadab Saifi (IAAP CPACC, WAS and CPWA). We also ship the Featured HalfAccessible Accessibility Toolkit on the Chrome Web Store.

Choose Your Next Step

New here or still scoping an extension idea? Start with the free call. Ready for a scoped build or Manifest V3 migration? Get a project quote. Need hands-on technical answers now (permissions, service workers, injected UI)? Book the $100 hour. Want an accessibility review of an existing extension or the web app behind it? A $500 Quick Audit or $2,000 Complete Audit is a fixed-price start.

Free 30-Minute Call

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  • Best for: first conversations, scoping and quotes
  • Talk through your extension idea, browsers and deadline
  • Learn whether you need a new build, MV2→MV3 migration or an audit
  • Leave with a clear next step and a quote
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Chrome Extension Build

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  • Best for: new Manifest V3 builds, migrations and store publishing
  • Popup, side panel, options page and injected UI to WCAG 2.2 AA
  • Keyboard, NVDA, JAWS and VoiceOver testing before release
  • Scope and quote within 2 business days of the free needs assessment
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1-Hour Technical Consultation

$100
  • Best for: developers who need technical answers now
  • Review permissions, service workers or injected UI live
  • Talk through MV3 architecture with your developer
  • Walk through existing audit findings on extension UI
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Quick Answer

What is Chrome Extension Development?

Chrome extension development is the process of creating browser extensions that extend Google Chrome with custom functionality. Modern extensions are built using Manifest V3, JavaScript or TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and Chrome Extension APIs to automate workflows, integrate with web applications, enhance productivity, or provide new browser capabilities. Manifest V3 is now the only option: Chrome 138 disabled Manifest V2 extensions for all users in July 2025, and the remaining Manifest V2 extensions were removed from the Chrome Web Store on August 31, 2026.

A Chrome extension adds product features directly inside the browser, from AI assistants and SaaS workflows to enterprise automation, developer tools, and productivity interfaces.

  • Build secure custom Chrome extensions on Manifest V3
  • Support SaaS, AI, enterprise, productivity, accessibility, and browser automation use cases
  • Handle architecture, development, testing, packaging, and Chrome Web Store deployment
  • Prioritize security, performance, usability, accessibility, and long-term maintainability
  • Port the same extension to Microsoft Edge and Firefox, which also support Manifest V3
  • Built by the team behind the Featured HalfAccessible Accessibility Toolkit extension
Manifest V3 Specialists
Featured Chrome Web Store Extension
AI Extension Development
Enterprise Browser Extensions
Accessibility-First Development
Secure & Performant Architecture
Why Build One

Why Build a Chrome Extension?

A Chrome extension can transform an existing website or web application into a more powerful product without requiring users to leave their browser.

Improve Customer Productivity

Extensions can reduce context switching, bring actions closer to user workflows, and make browser-based tasks faster.

Extend SaaS Platforms

A companion extension can connect your SaaS product to web pages, CRMs, dashboards, inboxes, support tools, and internal workflows.

Automate Repetitive Workflows

Browser automation can help users complete form entry, data capture, page actions, and recurring browser tasks more efficiently.

Integrate AI Into Browser Experiences

AI extensions can summarize, translate, generate content, answer questions, review pages, and assist users inside the browser.

Increase Customer Engagement

Extensions keep your product accessible from the toolbar, side panel, context menu, and pages where users already work.

Support Internal Business Processes

Enterprise extensions can streamline internal dashboards, employee tools, corporate portals, and business automation workflows.

Launch New Digital Products

A Chrome extension can be a standalone product, an acquisition channel, a SaaS companion, or a specialized workflow tool.

Reach Chrome Web Store Users

Store-ready extensions can reach users searching for productivity, AI, accessibility, developer, education, finance, and automation tools.

Chrome Extension Services

Chrome Extension Services

We support custom extension builds, Manifest V3 migrations, publishing, enterprise deployment, AI extensions, and long-term maintenance.

What is included

Custom Chrome Extension Development

Build extensions tailored to your product, users, workflows, and business goals.

Manifest V3 Migration

Upgrade legacy Manifest V2 extensions to Manifest V3 with modern architecture, service workers, permissions, and APIs.

Chrome Web Store Publishing

Prepare and publish extensions with store-ready assets, metadata, permissions explanations, packaging, and listing support.

Enterprise Chrome Extensions

Develop internal extensions for organizations, including deployment through managed enterprise environments.

AI Chrome Extensions

Integrate OpenAI, Gemini, Claude, or custom AI services into secure browser workflows.

Extension Maintenance

Provide ongoing feature development, compatibility updates, Chrome API support, policy updates, and release support.

Features We Can Build

Features We Can Build

We build the browser automation, injected UI, API integrations, AI workflows, storage, and extension surfaces that turn extension ideas into products.

Browser Automation

  • Autofill
  • Form automation
  • Page interactions
  • Workflow automation

Content Scripts

  • Modify webpages
  • Add overlays
  • Inject UI
  • Analyze DOM

AI Features

  • Summaries
  • Writing assistance
  • Accessibility suggestions
  • Code generation
  • Chat interfaces

Browser Actions

  • Toolbar popup
  • Side panel
  • Context menus
  • Keyboard shortcuts

Integrations

  • REST APIs
  • GraphQL
  • OAuth
  • Firebase
  • Supabase
  • Stripe
  • Slack
  • Jira
  • GitHub

Data Storage

  • Chrome Storage API
  • IndexedDB
  • Sync storage
  • Local storage

Notifications

  • Browser notifications
  • Background tasks
  • Scheduled reminders
Decision Support

How To Choose The Right Accessibility Service

Helpful Statistics

  • Aug 31 2026 Chrome Web Store removed remaining Manifest V2 extensions. Existing installs on Chrome 138 or earlier can keep running, but they can no longer update or reinstall. Source: Chrome for Developers
  • Chrome 138 Manifest V2 extensions were disabled for all users in July 2025. Chrome 139 removed the enterprise policy that kept them running. Source: Chrome for Developers
  • 5.0 rating Our free HalfAccessible Accessibility Toolkit on the Chrome Web Store carries the Featured badge and a 5.0 store rating (public listing). Source: Chrome Web Store listing

Choose This Service If You Need

  • Choose chrome extension development when you need a new Manifest V3 product, an MV2 migration, or a store-ready rebuild
  • Choose it when popups, side panels, options pages or injected UI must meet WCAG 2.2 AA with real keyboard and screen-reader testing
  • Choose it when your SaaS or AI product needs a companion extension with OAuth, APIs and secure messaging
  • Choose it when you need Chrome Web Store packaging, privacy disclosures and review support
  • Start with the free 30-minute call if you are still scoping; book the $100 technical hour when a developer needs answers now
  • Pair with a $500 Quick Audit or $2,000 Complete Audit when the priority is reviewing an existing extension or the web app behind it
Security & Performance

Standards, Assistive Technologies, And Tools

Chrome Web Store Program Policies

Store-bound builds must align with permissions, privacy and listing rules. Under Manifest V3, all extension logic must ship inside the package, so code can no longer be loaded from your server or a CDN (Improve extension security). Source: Chrome Web Store Program Policies.

WCAG 2.2 (Level A & AA) for Extension UI

Popup, side panel, options, and injected UI are web surfaces. We map practical checks to WCAG 2.2; see also the W3C WAI WCAG overview.

WebExtensions / Cross-Browser APIs

When Edge or Firefox versions matter, we plan against the shared WebExtensions APIs documented on MDN WebExtensions. Firefox has supported Manifest V3 since Firefox 109 (Firefox Extension Workshop), and Microsoft Edge Add-ons has required Manifest V3 for new extensions since July 2022 (Microsoft Learn).

Assistive technologies

Keyboard Navigation Screen Readers High Contrast Modes Visible Focus Indicators Accessible Forms Proper ARIA Usage Responsive Popup Interfaces Accessible Side Panels

Tools

Manifest V3 JavaScript TypeScript React Next.js Vite Tailwind CSS Chrome Extension APIs Firebase Supabase Node.js REST & GraphQL APIs
Extension Categories

Chrome Extensions We Develop

AI Extensions

  • Chat assistants
  • Summarization
  • Translation
  • Content generation

Productivity Extensions

  • Task management
  • Time tracking
  • Bookmarks
  • Clipboard managers
  • Tab management

Accessibility Extensions

  • Accessibility testing
  • WCAG tools
  • Accessibility overlays for evaluation only
  • Accessibility checkers
  • Developer tools

Enterprise Extensions

  • Internal dashboards
  • Employee tools
  • Corporate portals
  • Business automation

Browser Automation

  • Form automation
  • Workflow automation
  • Data extraction
  • CRM integration

SaaS Extensions

  • Customer portals
  • CRM integrations
  • Analytics
  • Support tools

Industries

AI Productivity Tools Extensions that summarize, translate, draft, review, classify, or assist directly inside browser workflows. SaaS Companion Extensions Browser companions that connect SaaS platforms to customer workflows, web apps, CRMs, and portals. Accessibility Testing Tools Browser-based tools for audits, WCAG checks, developer workflows, overlays for evaluation, and issue discovery. Internal Enterprise Tools Managed browser extensions for employee workflows, internal dashboards, operations, and corporate systems. Browser Automation Extensions for form automation, workflow automation, page interactions, and structured data capture. CRM Extensions Extensions that connect browsing, lead research, customer records, sales workflows, and CRM updates. Sales Enablement Tools for prospecting, enrichment, outreach, research, note capture, and sales workflow automation. Marketing Automation Extensions for content workflows, analytics, campaign support, competitive research, and publishing workflows. Customer Support Extensions that connect support teams to knowledge bases, tickets, customer data, and browser context. Data Collection Structured browser-based data collection with careful permission, privacy, and compliance planning. Developer Utilities Developer tools, debugging helpers, testing tools, API utilities, and workflow accelerators. Research Tools Extensions for clipping, note taking, summarization, source capture, tagging, and browser-based analysis.

Proof points

Why Choose HalfAccessible?

  • Experienced Chrome Extension Developers
  • Manifest V3 Specialists
  • Accessibility-First Engineering
  • Secure Development Practices
  • AI Integration Expertise
  • Chrome Web Store Experience
  • Long-Term Product Support
  • Scalable Architecture

We Build and Ship Our Own Extension

Our free HalfAccessible Accessibility Toolkit (WCAG target size, text spacing and axe checks) is live on the Chrome Web Store with the Featured badge, a 5.0 rating and 2,000 users as of October 2026, on version 3.0.1 (updated July 12, 2026).

Accessibility Led by Our Founder

Extension interfaces are reviewed by founder Mohammad Shadab Saifi, who holds the IAAP CPACC, WAS and CPWA credentials and is a DHS Section 508 Trusted Tester, with 10+ years of accessibility experience.

Extension Types

Extension Types We Build

Chrome extensions can support many product categories, from AI assistants and SaaS companions to enterprise utilities and developer tools.

  • Productivity Extensions
  • AI Assistants
  • Accessibility Tools
  • Developer Tools
  • CRM Extensions
  • Sales Tools
  • Marketing Extensions
  • Browser Automation
  • Analytics Extensions
  • Enterprise Utilities
  • Education Extensions
  • Finance Extensions

Turn Your Idea Into a Chrome Extension

Tell us what your extension should do, who will use it, which browsers and integrations you need, and your launch date — we reply with a scoped plan and estimate. Not sure where you stand yet? Start with a free 30-minute call. Need technical answers now? Book the $100 one-hour consultation. Already shipping an extension and want an accessibility review? Start with a free accessibility needs assessment, or a $500 Quick Audit / $2,000 Complete Audit.

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Chrome Extension FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about Manifest V3, Chrome Web Store deployment, AI extensions, browser automation, enterprise extensions, accessibility, security, and maintenance.

What is Manifest V3?

Manifest V3 is the current Chrome extension architecture that defines how modern extensions declare permissions, service workers, content scripts, extension pages, APIs, and security requirements. See Google What is Manifest V3 overview and the Chrome Extensions documentation.

Can you migrate Manifest V2 extensions?

Yes, and it is now urgent. Chrome 138 disabled Manifest V2 extensions for all users in July 2025, Chrome 139 removed the enterprise policy that kept them running, and the remaining Manifest V2 extensions were removed from the Chrome Web Store on August 31, 2026 (Google’s Manifest V2 support timeline). We migrate the manifest, move background pages to a service worker, replace blocking web requests with declarativeNetRequest, bundle any remotely hosted code, and re-check permissions and Chrome Web Store readiness.

Can you publish to the Chrome Web Store?

Yes. We can prepare extension packages, listing copy, screenshots, icons, metadata, privacy disclosures, permissions explanations, and support the Chrome Web Store review process.

Can you build private enterprise extensions?

Yes. We build internal Chrome extensions for organizations, including managed deployment considerations for enterprise environments.

Can extensions integrate with our SaaS platform?

Yes. Extensions can connect to SaaS platforms through REST APIs, GraphQL, OAuth, webhooks, embedded UI, CRM workflows, dashboards, and authenticated user accounts.

Can you build AI-powered Chrome extensions?

Yes. We build AI extensions that integrate OpenAI, Gemini, Claude, or custom AI services for chat, summarization, translation, writing assistance, accessibility suggestions, and workflow automation.

Do you support authentication and OAuth?

Yes. We support secure authentication flows, OAuth integrations, token handling, API access, and user state management for browser extension products.

Can you create side panel extensions?

Yes. We can build Chrome side panel extensions with accessible layouts, responsive UI, keyboard support, and integration with extension background logic.

Can you build browser automation tools?

Yes. We build extensions for autofill, form automation, page interactions, data extraction, workflow automation, and CRM or SaaS integrations.

Do you provide ongoing maintenance?

Yes. We provide compatibility updates, Chrome API support, policy updates, feature development, bug fixes, performance improvements, and store release support.

Can you develop cross-browser extensions?

Yes. Most Manifest V3 code can be shared across Chrome, Microsoft Edge and Firefox because they all use the WebExtensions model. Edge Add-ons has required Manifest V3 for new extensions since July 2022, and Firefox has supported Manifest V3 since Firefox 109, with some differences (Firefox uses event pages instead of service workers, for example). We build a shared core with small browser-specific layers and can publish to the Chrome Web Store, Microsoft Edge Add-ons and Firefox Add-ons. See the Firefox Manifest V3 guide.

How long does Chrome extension development take?

It depends on how many interfaces the extension has (popup, side panel, options page, injected UI), the sites it works on, login, integrations, AI features and testing. We give you a written scope and timeline after a short discovery call. Chrome Web Store review time is outside anyone’s control, so we plan launch dates with a buffer and prepare permission justifications and privacy disclosures in advance to reduce the risk of rejection. Share your idea to get a timeline.

What technologies do you use for Chrome extensions?

We use Manifest V3, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Vite, Tailwind CSS, Chrome Extension APIs, Firebase, Supabase, Node.js, REST APIs, and GraphQL where appropriate.

Can you build extension popups?

Yes. We build accessible toolbar popup interfaces with keyboard navigation, focus management, forms, buttons, state updates, and responsive layouts.

Can you build options pages?

Yes. We build settings and options pages for account preferences, feature configuration, integrations, permissions guidance, and extension controls.

Can extensions modify webpages?

Yes. Content scripts can analyze, enhance, modify, or inject UI into webpages, subject to permissions, browser rules, website behavior, and user privacy expectations.

Can you build context menu actions?

Yes. We can add context menu actions for selected text, links, pages, images, forms, and workflow-specific commands.

Can Chrome extensions use keyboard shortcuts?

Yes. Extensions can support keyboard shortcuts where appropriate, and those shortcuts should be documented, configurable when possible, and tested for conflicts.

Can extensions send browser notifications?

Yes. Extensions can send browser notifications, scheduled reminders, background task updates, and status alerts when designed with appropriate permissions and user expectations.

How do you keep Chrome extensions secure?

We use minimal permissions, secure authentication, bundled code, safe storage choices, least-privilege architecture, careful messaging, privacy-conscious data handling, and Chrome Web Store policy alignment.

Can you build accessible Chrome extensions?

Yes. We build extension popups, side panels, options pages, injected UI, and forms with keyboard navigation, screen reader support, visible focus, semantic HTML, and proper ARIA usage aligned with WCAG 2.2 and the WAI-ARIA APG.

Can you review an existing extension for accessibility?

Yes. We can audit existing extension UI, popup flows, side panels, options pages, injected overlays, forms, keyboard behavior, and screen reader support.

Can you review an existing extension for security?

Yes. We can review permissions, authentication, storage, message passing, content scripts, third-party scripts, data handling, and privacy-related risks.

Can you build extensions for developer tools?

Yes. We build developer utilities, debugging tools, accessibility testing tools, QA helpers, API tools, and workflow accelerators.

Can you build extensions for sales or CRM workflows?

Yes. We build CRM extensions, prospecting tools, sales enablement workflows, data capture, account research helpers, and SaaS companion tools.

Can you build accessibility testing extensions?

Yes. We can build browser-based accessibility testing tools, WCAG checkers, developer utilities, audit helpers, and accessibility evaluation workflows.

What makes Manifest V3 different from older extension architecture?

Manifest V3 changes background processing, permissions, extension APIs, service worker behavior, remotely hosted code rules, and security expectations compared with older Manifest V2 extensions.

Can you help after Chrome Web Store rejection?

Yes. We can review rejection reasons, update permissions, metadata, privacy disclosures, code behavior, policy compliance, and resubmit store-ready builds.

How much does custom Chrome extension development cost?

Every extension is quoted after scoping, because the cost depends on the interfaces, integrations, AI features, browsers and maintenance you need. Send your idea through our project form and we reply with a scoped estimate. If you only need an accessibility review of an existing extension or the web app behind it, start with a free accessibility needs assessment. Our audits are fixed-price: $500 Quick Audit and $2,000 Complete Audit (see pricing).

Is Manifest V2 still supported in Chrome?

No. Chrome 138 disabled Manifest V2 extensions for all users in July 2025, and Chrome 139 removed the enterprise policy that kept them running. On August 31, 2026 the remaining Manifest V2 extensions were removed from the Chrome Web Store, so they can no longer be installed fresh or updated (Chrome for Developers). Any extension you sell or maintain must be Manifest V3.

Can a Manifest V3 extension load code from our server?

No. In Manifest V3 all extension logic must be part of the package, and Chrome Web Store policy does not allow loading and running JavaScript from your server or a CDN. You can still load remote configuration (for example a JSON file that turns features on), call your own web service or API, or run remote code inside a sandboxed iframe. We plan this architecture before development starts (Google’s guidance).

Have you built and published your own Chrome extension?

Yes. We build and maintain the free HalfAccessible Accessibility Toolkit, a WCAG testing extension with a target size checker (WCAG 2.5.8), text spacing checks, axe audits, an HTML copier and DOM insights. It carries the Chrome Web Store Featured badge, is rated 5.0 and had 2,000 users as of October 2026. See it with our other free accessibility tools.

What do you need from us to quote a Chrome extension?

A short description of what the extension should do, who will use it (public Chrome Web Store users or employees), which websites or apps it works with, any APIs, login or AI services involved, the browsers you need (Chrome, Edge, Firefox) and your launch date. Share it through our contact form. Designs, an existing codebase or a Manifest V2 extension to migrate help us quote faster.

Should I book the free 30-minute call or the $100 consultation?

Book the free 30-minute call if you are exploring an extension idea, need a quote, or want to understand where you stand before a project starts. Book the $100 one-hour consultation when you need a hands-on technical session — for example walking through Manifest V3 permissions, reviewing injected UI with your developer, or checking audit findings live.

Can I start with a free accessibility scan before a custom extension or audit?

Yes. Use AccessibilityScore.in as a starting point to spot common issues on the web app your extension will sit on. It complements — it does not replace — a manual audit of extension popups, side panels and injected UI. Ready for a human review? Start with a $500 Quick Audit or book a free 30-minute call.