What’s the best weather extension for Chrome? We tested the top free extensions and ranked the 12 that actually load fast, don’t track you, and show accurate forecasts without opening new tabs. From dead-simple toolbar icons to beautiful new-tab dashboards with radar and UV index.

The Cleaner – history & cache clean Chrome extension gives you a single toolbar button (and Alt+C shortcut) to instantly wipe browsing history, cache, cookies, downloads and other data. Choose time ranges from the last hour to all time. Perfect for quick privacy cleanup or speeding up a sluggish browser. Installs in seconds, works on Windows, macOS, Linux and ChromeOS. No account needed, completely free.

The Outdoor Photos by Hipcamp Chrome extension turns every new tab into a stunning outdoor scene from forests, deserts, and coastlines. No clutter, no shortcuts overlay, just a clean, professional nature photograph that changes every time you open a tab. Installs instantly from the Chrome Web Store and works on Windows, macOS, Linux, and ChromeOS. Perfect for campers, remote workers, or anyone who wants a daily dose of the outdoors while browsing.

Google’s official Picture-in-Picture Extension adds a reliable floating video player to Chrome. Click the toolbar button or press Alt+P (Option+P on Mac) while any video plays and it instantly pops out into a resizable, always-on-top window. Perfect for following tutorials, watching streams, or keeping an eye on meetings while you work. Free, lightweight, and works on Windows, macOS, Linux, and ChromeOS.

The official Google Arts & Culture extension turns every new Chrome tab into a mini museum visit. Each day you get a different high-resolution artwork with a subtle info link to the full story, artist bio, and virtual tours. No extra apps or clicks needed. Installs in seconds and works on any OS.