1. Adblock Plus - free ad blocker
Remove ads on YouTube and everywhere else you browse.
Why it replaces Simple Time Track: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Remove ads on YouTube and everywhere else you browse.
Best Simple Time Track Alternatives in 2026
Simple Time Track is a strong option, but it is not the right fit for everyone. Below are 10 alternatives compared on rating, install base, pricing and the use case each one actually wins on.
About Simple Time Track
Easy and free time tracking of tasks in the browser running in the background.
Free
Full reviewComparison at a glance
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Time Track (original) | — | — | Free | Easy and free time tracking of tasks in the browser running in the background. |
| Adblock Plus - free ad blocker | 4.4 | 37M+ | Freemium | Users who want an easy-to-use ad blocker with optional acceptable ads support. |
| VPN for Chrome: NordVPN proxy protection | — | — | Free | Connect to the fastest VPN out there — NordVPN. Hide your IP, block ads, and be safer online with our VPN proxy extension for Chrome |
| Free VPN for Chrome - VPN Proxy VeePN | 4.5 | 14M+ | Free | VeePN is a VPN extension that unblocks websites and secures your connection with encrypted tunneling and unlimited bandwidth. |
| Foxit PDF Creator | — | — | Free | To convert the web page to Foxit PDF |
| LastPass: Free Password Manager | 4.2 | 8M+ | Free | Users who want a free, feature-rich password manager with cross-device sync. |
| Browsec VPN - Free VPN for Chrome | 4.5 | 8M+ | Free | Browsec VPN is a Chrome VPN extension that protects your IP from Internet threats and lets you browse privately for free. |
| Avira Browser Safety | 4.1 | 7M+ | Free | Your surfing made private and secure |
| Shazam: Find song names from your browser | 4.7 | 5M+ | Free | What’s that song? Wondering what song is playing in that Netflix or YouTube video, that Soundcloud mix or in a Twitch streamed vid. |
| Equatio - Maths made digital | — | — | Free | Easily create mathematical equations, formulas and quizzes. Intuitively type or handwrite, with no tricky maths code to learn. |
| Free Download Manager | 4.2 | 3M+ | Free | Free Download Manager integration with browser |
Simple Time Track alternatives in detail
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2. VPN for Chrome: NordVPN proxy protection
Connect to the fastest VPN out there — NordVPN. Hide your IP, block ads, and be safer online with our VPN proxy extension for Chrome
Why it replaces Simple Time Track: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Connect to the fastest VPN out there — NordVPN. Hide your IP, block ads, and be safer online with our VPN proxy extension for Chrome
3. Free VPN for Chrome - VPN Proxy VeePN
VeePN is a VPN extension that unblocks websites and secures your connection with encrypted tunneling and unlimited bandwidth.
Why it replaces Simple Time Track: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: VeePN is a VPN extension that unblocks websites and secures your connection with encrypted tunneling and unlimited bandwidth.
4. Foxit PDF Creator
To convert the web page to Foxit PDF
Why it replaces Simple Time Track: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: To convert the web page to Foxit PDF
5. LastPass: Free Password Manager
LastPass is an award-winning password manager for secure credential management on any device.
Why it replaces Simple Time Track: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: LastPass is an award-winning password manager for secure credential management on any device.
6. Browsec VPN - Free VPN for Chrome
Browsec VPN is a Chrome VPN extension that protects your IP from Internet threats and lets you browse privately for free.
Why it replaces Simple Time Track: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Browsec VPN is a Chrome VPN extension that protects your IP from Internet threats and lets you browse privately for free.
7. Avira Browser Safety
Your surfing made private and secure
Why it replaces Simple Time Track: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Your surfing made private and secure
8. Shazam: Find song names from your browser
What’s that song? Wondering what song is playing in that Netflix or YouTube video, that Soundcloud mix or in a Twitch streamed vid.
Why it replaces Simple Time Track: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: What’s that song? Wondering what song is playing in that Netflix or YouTube video, that Soundcloud mix or in a Twitch streamed vid.
9. Equatio - Maths made digital
Easily create mathematical equations, formulas and quizzes. Intuitively type or handwrite, with no tricky maths code to learn.
Why it replaces Simple Time Track: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Easily create mathematical equations, formulas and quizzes. Intuitively type or handwrite, with no tricky maths code to learn.
10. Free Download Manager
Free Download Manager integration with browser
Why it replaces Simple Time Track: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Free Download Manager integration with browser
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Simple Time Track?
Adblock Plus - free ad blocker is the closest match. Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Remove ads on YouTube and everywhere else you browse.
Is there a free alternative to Simple Time Track?
Yes — VPN for Chrome: NordVPN proxy protection, Free VPN for Chrome - VPN Proxy VeePN, Foxit PDF Creator are free.