I Built 2 Chrome Extensions for ADHD Users & Trust — Shipped to the Chrome Web Store

Source: Dev.to

ADHD Web Simplifier

The web is a distraction machine. ADHD Web Simplifier automatically cleans up any page you open.

Features

• Kills autoplaying videos, animations, and flashing banners
• Bionic Reading mode – bolds the first half of every word for faster scanning
• Built‑in Pomodoro timer with focus/break cycles
• One‑click “Reading Mode” that strips sidebars, ads, and clutter
• Accessibility‑first – works on any site, no configuration needed

👉 Get ADHD Web Simplifier

TrustLayer

Before you trust a website, TrustLayer scores it for you.

Features

• Real‑time credibility score (0–100) displayed in the browser toolbar
• Checks domain age, HTTPS, known scam databases, and content signals
• Visual trust badge on every page
• Detailed breakdown explaining the score

👉 Get TrustLayer

Technical Stack

• React 18
• TypeScript
• Chrome Manifest V3 (MV3)
• Vite 5
• Tailwind CSS
• Canvas API

Both extensions use Manifest V3 (the current Chrome standard) with service workers instead of background pages.

Implementation Details

Manifest snippet

{
  "content_scripts": [
    {
      "matches": [""],
      "js": ["content.js"],
      "run_at": "document_idle"
    }
  ]
}

Message passing between popup and content script

// popup.tsx
chrome.tabs.sendMessage(tab.id!, { action: 'enableFocusMode' });

// content.ts
chrome.runtime.onMessage.addListener((msg) => {
  if (msg.action === 'enableFocusMode') applyFocusMode();
});

Publishing & Monetization

• Both extensions are priced at $1.99 lifetime – no subscription, no account required.
• They work on Chrome and all Chromium‑based browsers.
• A privacy policy is mandatory, even for simple extensions; I host mine on GitHub Pages.
• Permissions must be justified – the review team asks why each permission is needed. Using activeTab only is safer than requesting the broader tabs permission.
• High‑quality screenshots in the Chrome Web Store listing significantly improve click‑through rates.

Source Code

The full source code for both extensions is available on GitHub:

GitHub Repository