Unlock PDF 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.
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| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlock PDF (original) | — | — | Free | Try Unlock PDF to lift restrictions or clear a password from your own PDF. A fast, private PDF unlocker in your browser. |
| Adobe Acrobat: PDF edit, convert, sign tools | 4.4 | 311M+ | Freemium | Do more in Google Chrome with Adobe Acrobat PDF tools. View, fill, comment, sign, and try convert and compress tools. |
| 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. |
| Avira Password Manager | 3.7 | 8M+ | Free | Avira Password Manager saves, manages, and syncs all your passwords across all your devices. |
| 1Password – Password Manager | 2.9 | 6M+ | Freemium | The best way to experience 1Password in your browser. Easily sign in to sites, generate passwords, and store secure information. |
| Immersive Translate: AI Web, PDF & Video Translator | 3.9 | 3M+ | Free | Free Translate Website, Translate PDF & Epub eBook, Translate Video Subtitles in Bilingual |
| Smallpdf—Edit, Convert, Compress, & AI Summarize PDF | 4.6 | 2M+ | Freemium | Get instant access to dozens of PDF tools directly in your browser – no downloads, no switching tabs. |
| Adblock Plus - free ad blocker | 4.4 | 37M+ | Freemium | Users who want an easy-to-use ad blocker with optional acceptable ads support. |
| Chrome Remote Desktop | 3.1 | 37M+ | Free | Chrome Remote Desktop extension |
| 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 |
Do more in Google Chrome with Adobe Acrobat PDF tools. View, fill, comment, sign, and try convert and compress tools.
Why it replaces Unlock PDF: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Do more in Google Chrome with Adobe Acrobat PDF tools. View, fill, comment, sign, and try convert and compress tools.
To convert the web page to Foxit PDF
Why it replaces Unlock PDF: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: To convert the web page to Foxit PDF
LastPass is an award-winning password manager for secure credential management on any device.
Why it replaces Unlock PDF: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: LastPass is an award-winning password manager for secure credential management on any device.
Avira Password Manager saves, manages, and syncs all your passwords across all your devices.
Why it replaces Unlock PDF: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Avira Password Manager saves, manages, and syncs all your passwords across all your devices.
The best way to experience 1Password in your browser. Easily sign in to sites, generate passwords, and store secure information.
Why it replaces Unlock PDF: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: The best way to experience 1Password in your browser. Easily sign in to sites, generate passwords, and store secure information.
Free Translate Website, Translate PDF & Epub eBook, Translate Video Subtitles in Bilingual
Why it replaces Unlock PDF: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Free Translate Website, Translate PDF & Epub eBook, Translate Video Subtitles in Bilingual
Get instant access to dozens of PDF tools directly in your browser – no downloads, no switching tabs.
Why it replaces Unlock PDF: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Get instant access to dozens of PDF tools directly in your browser – no downloads, no switching tabs.
Remove ads on YouTube and everywhere else you browse.
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Chrome Remote Desktop extension
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Connect to the fastest VPN out there — NordVPN. Hide your IP, block ads, and be safer online with our VPN proxy extension for Chrome
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Direct comparisons with the extensions people weigh against it.
Adobe Acrobat: PDF edit, convert, sign tools is the closest match. Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Do more in Google Chrome with Adobe Acrobat PDF tools. View, fill, comment, sign, and try convert and compress tools.
Yes — Foxit PDF Creator, LastPass: Free Password Manager, Avira Password Manager are free.
