What is BuildThatExtension?
BuildThatExtension offers a comprehensive dataset of expired Chrome extensions that were previously live on the Chrome Web Store with real users. These extensions have been removed or disabled, often due to Google's transition from Manifest V2 to Manifest V3, but they represent validated market opportunities with existing demand. The database includes detailed information such as extension names, Chrome Store URLs, descriptions, user counts, ratings, and abandonment timelines.
This tool helps developers and indie hackers discover hidden startup ideas by analyzing extensions that had at least 500 users each. It enables gap analysis to find abandoned extensions with loyal users waiting for alternatives, providing inspiration and saving weeks of market research. Users can download a complete CSV dataset for lifetime access to jump-start their creativity with proven concepts ready for improvement.
Features
- Complete CSV Dataset: 9500+ expired Chrome extensions with detailed information including names, URLs, descriptions, user counts, ratings, and abandonment timelines
- Validated Ideas: Each extension had at least 500 real users, proving market demand exists
- Gap Analysis: Find abandoned extensions with loyal users waiting for alternatives
- Inspiration Source: Jump-start creativity with proven concepts ready for improvement
- Save Research Time: Skip weeks of market research with curated database
Use Cases
- Finding validated Chrome extension ideas for development
- Conducting market research for extension opportunities
- Identifying gaps in the Chrome extension market
- Saving time on idea generation for indie hackers
- Analyzing abandoned extensions for potential revival
FAQs
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What are expired Chrome extensions?
Expired Chrome extensions are those that used to be live on the Chrome Web Store with real users but have been removed or disabled, often due to not updating from Manifest V2 to Manifest V3. -
How many extensions are included in the database?
The database includes over 9500 expired Chrome extensions, each with at least 500 users. -
What information is provided in the CSV dataset?
The CSV dataset includes extension names, Chrome Store URLs, descriptions, user counts, ratings, reviews, and abandonment timeline data. -
Why use this database for extension ideas?
It provides validated ideas with proven market demand, saves research time, and helps identify gaps where users are waiting for alternatives to abandoned extensions.
