# Bookmarks Glance - Chrome Extension

> Minimal Chrome extension that turns the New Tab page into a clean, organised overview of your bookmarks.

Canonical page: https://www.abdullahkaleem.live/products/bookmarks-glance · Last updated: 24 April 2026

Type: Chrome extension · Free
Add to Chrome: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/bookmarks-glance/fnlopgakdkibknkfgibbaakgcaenicbk

## Overview

A minimalist Chrome extension that provides users with a quick, organized overview of their bookmarks, enhancing accessibility and productivity.

## The problem

Users often have a large number of bookmarks that are difficult to navigate, leading to decreased productivity and frustration when trying to find specific links quickly.

## What I built

Developed a lightweight Chrome extension that organizes bookmarks into a clean, easily navigable interface accessible directly from the browser New Tab page, allowing users to quickly glance at and access their bookmarks without opening the full bookmarks manager.

## Results

- Successfully published the extension to the live Chrome Web Store.
- Delivered a clean, organized interface for bookmarks that enhances user productivity and accessibility.
- Gained hands-on experience with browser extension architecture, lifecycle events, and manifest configuration.

## Technical notes

### Architecture

A simple browser extension architecture using vanilla JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, functioning within the context of the New Tab page defined by the manifest.json file.

### Technical decisions

- **Used vanilla JavaScript, HTML, and CSS without any frontend frameworks.** To ensure the extension remains lightweight and loads instantly when the New Tab page is opened, while maintaining compatibility across all Chrome versions.

### Challenges and fixes

- **Navigating the Chrome Web Store publishing process and securely managing browser permissions.** Successfully configured the manifest.json with the principle of least privilege, handling permissions securely to pass the Chrome Web Store review process.

## Built with

JavaScript, HTML, CSS, manifest.json (Chrome Extensions API)

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