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What it is

Claude in Chrome is a browser extension for having Claude work with the pages and tools already open in Google Chrome. It can read pages, click, type, navigate and fill forms, and its side panel can summarize tabs, extract details and guide step-by-step site tasks. Background workflows can run while you focus elsewhere. Examples include work with Google Drive, calendars and email, Salesforce, promotional email cleanup and competitor research. A separate safety check reviews browser actions for risk and hidden site instructions; purchases, financial actions and other irreversible actions wait for your approval. Claude Code can build in a terminal while the extension verifies the result in a browser. The extension is available on paid Claude plans. Pro is $17/user/mo (annual), with the listed plan noting $200 billed up front; monthly billing is $20. It requires Google Chrome, not other Chromium-based browsers or mobile devices. Anthropic cautions that prompt-injection protections are not foolproof and advises against financial transactions, password management and sensitive personal-data workflows.

Spec sheet

What it does
Claude in Chrome reads signed-in webpages and can click, type, navigate and fill forms while the user supervises.Read 19 Oct 2026 · claude.com
API
The Claude API is a REST API at api.anthropic.com with Messages and Message Batches endpoints.Read 19 Oct 2026 · platform.claude.com
Compliance
Anthropic's Trust Center lists SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001:2022, ISO/IEC 42001:2023, HIPAA, and FedRAMP High compliance resources.Read 30 Sep 2026 · trust.anthropic.com
Headquarters
San Francisco, California, United StatesRead 23 Sep 2026 · claude.com
Analytics extraction
Anthropic describes using it to navigate analytics dashboards, extract metrics and compile summaries without exports.Read 19 Oct 2026 · claude.com
Background tasks
Anthropic says workflows can continue in the background while the user works elsewhere.Read 19 Oct 2026 · claude.com
Browser automation
Claude in Chrome reads pages and can click, type, navigate, and fill forms while you browse.Read 30 Sep 2026 · claude.com
Browser requirement
The extension requires Google Chrome and is unsupported on other Chromium browsers and mobile devices.Read 19 Oct 2026 · support.claude.com
Browser support limit
Claude in Chrome requires Google Chrome and is not supported on other Chromium-based browsers or mobile devices.Read 30 Sep 2026 · support.claude.com
Calendar and email
It can read calendar and email context, identify meeting preparation needs and book missing rooms.Read 19 Oct 2026 · claude.com
Claude Code integration
Claude Code can build a site, use the extension to test it, and inspect console logs, network requests and DOM state.Read 19 Oct 2026 · support.claude.com
Claude Cowork
On Max and Team, rolling out to Pro, and when enabled by Enterprise administrators, the side panel runs as a Claude Cowork session.Read 30 Sep 2026 · support.claude.com
Company founding
The Associated Press reports that Anthropic was founded by former OpenAI employees in 2021.Read 19 Oct 2026 · apnews.com
Company headquarters
Crunchbase lists Anthropic's headquarters in San Francisco, California, United States.Read 19 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Company identity
Anthropic is a privately held AI safety and research company; LinkedIn lists 501-1,000 employees and 6,244 discoverable employees.Read 19 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company legal form
Anthropic describes itself as a Public Benefit Corporation.Read 19 Oct 2026 · anthropic.com
Compliance limitation
Claude in Chrome is not covered by Anthropic's HIPAA business-associate agreement, even when enabled in a HIPAA-configured organization.Read 19 Oct 2026 · support.claude.com
CRM integration
It can match calendar attendees to Salesforce contacts and draft activity logs for approval.Read 19 Oct 2026 · claude.com
Cross-tab work
The extension can organize tabs into a Claude tab group and operate across multiple tabs.Read 19 Oct 2026 · claude.com
Data exposure
Screenshots of visible tab content become part of the conversation, and Claude cannot filter sensitive information from those screenshots.Read 19 Oct 2026 · support.claude.com
Documentation depth
The platform documentation covers authentication, API versions, pagination, rate limits, cloud access, SDKs and a browser playground.Read 19 Oct 2026 · platform.claude.com
Enterprise administration
Enterprise administrators can enable or disable the extension, deploy it through Chrome management tools and restrict sites with allowlists or blocklists.Read 19 Oct 2026 · support.claude.com
Everyday tools
The product page describes workflows involving Google Drive, calendars and email, Salesforce, promotional email cleanup, and competitor research.Read 30 Sep 2026 · claude.com
Funding news
Anthropic announced on February 12, 2026 that it raised $30 billion in Series G funding at a $380 billion post-money valuation.Read 19 Oct 2026 · anthropic.com
General availability date
Anthropic announced Claude in Chrome generally available on all paid Claude plans on August 26, 2026.Read 19 Oct 2026 · claude.com
Google Drive organization
It can sort Drive files into folders and flag duplicates or old files for review.Read 19 Oct 2026 · claude.com
Independent hands-on result
TechRadar reported successfully organizing about 900 Drive documents into six top folders and cleaning nearly 50 duplicates, with some password errors during workflow replay.Read 19 Oct 2026 · techradar.com
Limit: freemium caps
A Capterra reviewer complains that the free tier has few features and rate limits reset too slowly, while generated code may lack codebase context.Read 19 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Limit: missing capabilities
A TrustRadius reviewer reports that Claude does not create graphical images or Office documents and wants more integrations.Read 19 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Limit: reliability and cost
Chrome Web Store review analysis reports disconnections, lost page connections, sign-in trouble and concerns about cost or token consumption.Read 19 Oct 2026 · chrome-stats.com
Limit: security vulnerability
TechRadar reported researchers' claims that version 1.0.80 allowed synthetic clicks to trigger nine workflows, with CVSS 7.7 high and 9.6 critical under automatic execution.Read 19 Oct 2026 · techradar.com
Paid-plan availability
Claude in Chrome is available on all paid Claude plans.Read 30 Sep 2026 · support.claude.com
Permissions
Installation requests sidePanel, storage, scripting, debugger, tabGroups and tabs permissions to display, read and control browser content.Read 19 Oct 2026 · support.claude.com
Praise: automation
Chrome Web Store review analysis repeatedly praises browser automation, time savings and control over which sites Claude can access.Read 19 Oct 2026 · chrome-stats.com
Praise: writing and research
G2's review analysis reports especially strong satisfaction for writing-heavy and research-focused work, with 92% ease-of-use satisfaction.Read 19 Oct 2026 · learn.g2.com
Rating on Capterra
4.4 out of 5 from 62 reviews.Read 19 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on Chrome Web Store
2.9 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings.Read 19 Oct 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com
Rating on G2
4.6 out of 5 from 795 reviews for Anthropic's product portfolio; the Claude listing shows 494 reviews.Read 19 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on TrustRadius
9.3 out of 10 from 358 reviews and ratings.Read 19 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Research workflow
It can gather competitor pricing, features and positioning, with Claude Cowork turning the research into a PowerPoint deck.Read 19 Oct 2026 · claude.com
Safety checks
A separate safety check reviews browser actions for risk and hidden site instructions before Claude acts.Read 30 Sep 2026 · claude.com
SDKs
Anthropic provides official client SDKs with header management, typed requests, retries, streaming, timeouts and connection handling.Read 19 Oct 2026 · platform.claude.com
Security certifications
Anthropic lists SOC 2 Type I and II, ISO 27001:2022, ISO/IEC 42001:2023 and HIPAA-ready configuration credentials.Read 19 Oct 2026 · support.claude.com
Security controls
Anthropic describes model training, content classifiers, granular permissions, site blocklists, action confirmations and automatic action screening.Read 19 Oct 2026 · support.claude.com
Security warning
Anthropic states that prompt-injection risk remains and recommends avoiding financial transactions, password management and sensitive personal data.Read 19 Oct 2026 · support.claude.com
Self-hosting
The documentation describes hosted API and cloud-platform access and does not describe self-hosting Claude models.Read 19 Oct 2026 · platform.claude.com
Sensitive actions
Purchases, financial actions, and other one-way-door actions wait for user approval.Read 30 Sep 2026 · claude.com
Session portability
Side-panel conversations are saved to the account and can be resumed on web, desktop or mobile.Read 19 Oct 2026 · support.claude.com
Side panel
The Chrome side panel lets Claude work beside the page and supports summarizing tabs, extracting details, and step-by-step site tasks.Read 30 Sep 2026 · support.claude.com
Skills and connectors
Cowork side-panel sessions support the same skills, plugins and connectors used elsewhere in Claude.Read 19 Oct 2026 · support.claude.com
Unauthenticated web access
Claude can work with internal tools, legacy portals, admin consoles, and invoice systems through the logins already present in the browser.Read 30 Sep 2026 · claude.com

Plans and prices

Free Free Free for everyone Web, desktop, and mobile chat · web search · file creation and code execution · memory · app and tool connections · Artifacts Read 30 Sep 2026 · claude.com
Free Free Free for everyone web, desktop and mobile chat · web search · files and code · memory · connectors · Artifacts Read 19 Oct 2026 · claude.com
Pro $17 a month $200 billed up front annually; $20 billed monthly more usage · Claude Code · Projects · more models · Claude in Chrome · Microsoft 365 Read 19 Oct 2026 · claude.com
Pro $17 a month Per month with annual subscription discount ($200 billed up front). $20 if billed monthly. More usage · scheduled tasks · Claude Code · Projects · more models · Claude in Chrome Read 30 Sep 2026 · claude.com
Enterprise $20 a month US$20 per seat monthly, billed annually; 20-seat minimum, plus usage at API rates spend limits · role-based access · SCIM · audit logs · compliance API · retention controls · IP allowlisting · HIPAA-ready option Read 19 Oct 2026 · claude.com
Enterprise $20 a year Billed annually; usage cost scales with model and task API-rate usage · spend limits · role-based access · SCIM · audit logs · compliance API · custom retention · IP allowlisting · HIPAA-ready offering Read 30 Sep 2026 · claude.com
Team $20 a month Per seat / month if billed annually. $25 if billed monthly. Teams of 2 to 150 · Claude in Chrome · Claude Code and Cowork · central administration · SSO · connector controls Read 30 Sep 2026 · claude.com
Team Standard seat $20 a month Per seat monthly when billed annually; $25 monthly billing all Claude features · more usage than Pro · administration · SSO · connectors controls Read 19 Oct 2026 · claude.com
Max $100 a month From $100 per month 5x or 20x Pro usage · higher output limits · priority access · $100-$200 monthly API credits Read 19 Oct 2026 · claude.com
Max $100 a month Per month Choose 5x or 20x more usage than Pro · higher output limits · early access · priority access Read 30 Sep 2026 · claude.com
Team Premium seat $100 a month Per seat monthly when billed annually; $125 monthly billing 5x Standard usage · Claude Code and Cowork · Design, Slides and Docs · Microsoft 365 Read 19 Oct 2026 · claude.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Reads, clicks, types, navigates and fills forms
  • Can summarize tabs and extract details
  • Runs browser workflows in the background
  • Purchases and other one-way actions require approval

Limits

  • Requires Google Chrome
  • Not supported on other Chromium-based browsers or mobile devices
  • Prompt-injection protections are not foolproof
  • Pro costs $17/user/mo (annual)

Who it suits

It suits people who want Claude to handle browser-based research, form filling or multi-step site tasks in Chrome. Teams may also use the side panel with Claude Cowork where enabled.

Claude in Chrome in depth

Read the full write-up

Claude in Chrome is a browser assistant for people who want Claude to handle research and multi-step site work alongside their browsing. It is most compelling for existing Claude subscribers, but its Chrome requirement and security cautions make it a poor fit for sensitive workflows.

Overview

The Chrome side panel keeps Claude next to the page as it summarizes tabs, gathers details, and works through site tasks. It can use logins already active in the browser to reach internal tools, older portals, admin consoles, and invoice systems, which is useful when those systems are not approached through a separate connection. That access also raises the stakes of the product’s security limitations.

Claude can continue browser workflows in the background while you focus elsewhere. A separate safety check reviews actions for risk and hidden site instructions, and purchases, financial actions, and other irreversible steps pause for approval. These checks are meaningful safeguards, but not a basis for trusting the extension with sensitive work: Anthropic says prompt-injection protections are not foolproof and recommends avoiding financial transactions, password management, and sensitive personal-data workflows.

Key features

Browser work and research

Claude can read pages, click, type, navigate, and fill forms, making it suited to research and routine multi-step tasks that involve several sites or pages. Examples include cleaning up promotional email, researching competitors, and working with Google Drive, calendars, email, and Salesforce. These examples point to a broad range of browser tasks, but the product’s practical reach depends on Chrome and the user’s existing browser sessions.

Claude tools together

Claude Code can build in a terminal while the Chrome extension checks and verifies the result in a browser, a useful pairing for people who want browser verification alongside coding work. On Max and Team, the side panel runs as a Claude Cowork session; it is rolling out to Pro and can be enabled for Enterprise by administrators. That makes the experience depend partly on plan and, for Enterprise, administrator settings.

Safety and compliance

Anthropic’s Trust Center lists SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001:2022, ISO/IEC 42001:2023, HIPAA, and FedRAMP High compliance resources. Those resources may matter to organizations assessing vendor compliance, but they do not remove the stated warning against using the browser agent for sensitive workflows.

Pricing

Claude in Chrome is available on all paid Claude plans. The Free plan costs nothing and includes web, desktop, and mobile chat, web search, file creation and code execution, memory, app and tool connections, and Artifacts; it does not include Claude in Chrome. It is a useful way to use Claude without a subscription, but not a way to try this browser extension.

Pro: $17 a month with an annual subscription discount, with $200 billed up front; $20 if billed monthly. It adds more usage, scheduled tasks, Claude Code, Projects, more models, and Claude in Chrome. This is the clearest fit for an individual who wants the extension and broader Claude features, though the annual option requires an upfront payment.

Team: $20 per seat / month if billed annually; $25 if billed monthly. For teams of 2 to 150, it includes Claude in Chrome, Claude Code and Cowork, central administration, SSO, and connector controls. Choose it when shared administration and team controls matter; the per-seat price makes it a different proposition from an individual subscription.

Max: $100 a month. It offers a choice of 5x or 20x more usage than Pro, higher output limits, early access, and priority access, alongside availability of Claude in Chrome. It suits individuals who need substantially more usage than Pro offers.

Enterprise: $20 a year, billed annually; usage cost scales with model and task. It includes API-rate usage, spend limits, role-based access, SCIM, audit logs, compliance API, custom retention, IP allowlisting, and a HIPAA-ready offering. It fits organizations seeking administrative and compliance controls, with usage costs that scale beyond the stated annual charge.

Platforms

Claude in Chrome requires Google Chrome and does not support other Chromium-based browsers or mobile devices. The broader Claude service spans web, iOS, and Android, but those platforms do not extend browser control to mobile; readers who need an agent in another browser or on a phone should look elsewhere.

Who it's for

This is a strong fit for people already using Claude who want help with browser research, form filling, or routine tasks across logged-in sites, and for developers who want Claude Code to verify work in a browser. Teams may value the administrative controls and Cowork integration. It is not a sound choice for workflows involving financial transactions, passwords, or sensitive personal data, and Chrome-only support rules it out for users committed to another browser.

Pros and cons

Pro: Page reading, navigation, and form filling let Claude handle multi-step work directly in the browser, including tasks in systems reached through existing logins.

Pro: Background workflows and approval pauses for irreversible actions allow work to continue without leaving high-impact steps unattended.

Pro: Claude Code browser verification connects terminal development with checking the result in a browser.

Con: Support is restricted to Google Chrome, with no mobile browser control or support for other Chromium-based browsers.

Con: Anthropic’s warning about imperfect prompt-injection protection makes the product unsuitable for sensitive workflows despite its safety checks.

Con: The Free Claude plan does not include the extension, so browser automation requires a paid plan.

Alternatives

For a wider comparison, see AI Browser Agents. Consider these alternatives when their platform reach, free access, or usage model better matches your needs:

Gemini is a freemium option across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, with free access to Deep Research and other app features; choose it if broader platform support matters more than Chrome-specific control.

Comet is free to download and supports Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows, making it worth considering if you want a free browser option across those platforms.

Muse offers a free plan with usage that refreshes periodically, plus a Power plan at $20 a month with 500M Muse tokens per week; consider it if that usage-based pricing and its Android, iOS, and web availability suit you.

Genspark AI Browser offers an on-device free plan with 169 open-weight models and no internet requirement or subscription; consider it if local, no-subscription access is the priority.

Skyvern offers API, self-hosted, and web access, with a free plan including 5,000 credits and one concurrent run; consider it if you need those deployment options and a defined free allowance.

Strawberry Browser is available on macOS and Windows, with its Intern plan at $20 a month including 8,000 credits; consider it if those desktop platforms and a credit-based plan fit your work.

UseAgent is free during early access and supports Linux, self-hosted, and web use; consider it if that platform mix is a better match.

Bardeen is a freemium extension and web option, with Basic at $10 a month for 100 credits and Premium at $50 a month for 1,000 credits; consider it if you want a credit-based alternative.

Verdict

Claude in Chrome is a good choice for Claude users who want browser research, routine site work, and a bridge between Claude Code and browser verification. Its combination of page actions, background work, and approval checks is useful, but Chrome-only reach and Anthropic’s explicit security warning are decisive limits. Choose it for ordinary browser tasks in Chrome; choose another approach for sensitive work or browsing outside Chrome.

Verdict

Claude in Chrome combines browser automation, page summaries and background workflows with approval checks for sensitive actions. Its key constraints are Chrome-only support and Anthropic's warning against using it for sensitive workflows.

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