ZIP Writer 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.
ZIP Writer extension helps you easily convert your file(s) to a single compressed file (.zip). Simply drag & drop files to a designated area in the app UI (top section). All the uploaded files will be listed in the UI. You can now click on the - Zip & Download - button to download the ZIP file to your system (default download location). There is also a reload button at the top-right corner in the app UI. Clicking on this button will reload the app and reset all active operations. If you want to zip multiple files, please drag & drop them altogether in the app (top section). It is also recommended to reload the UI after each zip operation. Note 1: this add-on is only designed to make compressed zip files. If you want to extract a zip folder (unzip), please install my other add-on: ZIP Reader (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/zip-reader/hppjaadfhhgadeokjndmbnjnegagcadd) Note 2: this add-on is using an open-source JavaScript library for the zip operation. You can get more info about this library here: https://github.com/gildas-lormeau/zip.js If you found a bug to report, or have a feature request, please fill the bug report form on the addon's homepage (https://mybrowseraddon.com/zip-maker.html).
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Writer (original) | — | — | Free | Create zip files via an easy-to-use UI right 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. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Tampermonkey | 4.7 | 11M+ | Free | Power users who want to customize websites and automate tasks with userscripts. |
| Adblock for Youtube™ | 4.4 | 10M+ | Free | ✓ Permissions: like common ad-blocking extensions we do need default permissions on every website to remove ads or popups for exam. |
| 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. |
Do more in Google Chrome with Adobe Acrobat PDF tools. View, fill, comment, sign, and try convert and compress tools.
Why it replaces ZIP Writer: Another popular Productivity extension: Do more in Google Chrome with Adobe Acrobat PDF tools. View, fill, comment, sign, and try convert and compress tools.
Remove ads on YouTube and everywhere else you browse.
Why it replaces ZIP Writer: Another popular Productivity extension: Remove ads on YouTube and everywhere else you browse.
Chrome Remote Desktop extension
Why it replaces ZIP Writer: Another popular Productivity extension: Chrome Remote Desktop extension
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 ZIP Writer: Another popular Productivity extension: Connect to the fastest VPN out there — NordVPN. Hide your IP, block ads, and be safer online with our VPN proxy extension for Chrome
VeePN is a VPN extension that unblocks websites and secures your connection with encrypted tunneling and unlimited bandwidth.
Why it replaces ZIP Writer: Another popular Productivity extension: VeePN is a VPN extension that unblocks websites and secures your connection with encrypted tunneling and unlimited bandwidth.
Tampermonkey lets you install and run userscripts to customize websites, automate repetitive tasks and enhance functionality.
Why it replaces ZIP Writer: Another popular Productivity extension: Tampermonkey lets you install and run userscripts to customize websites, automate repetitive tasks and enhance functionality.
✓ Permissions: like common ad-blocking extensions we do need default permissions on every website to remove ads or popups for exam.
Why it replaces ZIP Writer: Another popular Productivity extension: ✓ Permissions: like common ad-blocking extensions we do need default permissions on every website to remove ads or popups for exam.
To convert the web page to Foxit PDF
Why it replaces ZIP Writer: Another popular Productivity extension: 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 ZIP Writer: Another popular Productivity extension: LastPass is an award-winning password manager for secure credential management on any device.
Browsec VPN is a Chrome VPN extension that protects your IP from Internet threats and lets you browse privately for free.
Why it replaces ZIP Writer: Another popular Productivity extension: Browsec VPN is a Chrome VPN extension that protects your IP from Internet threats and lets you browse privately for free.
Direct comparisons with the extensions people weigh against it.
Adobe Acrobat: PDF edit, convert, sign tools is the closest match. Another popular Productivity extension: Do more in Google Chrome with Adobe Acrobat PDF tools. View, fill, comment, sign, and try convert and compress tools.
Yes — Chrome Remote Desktop, VPN for Chrome: NordVPN proxy protection, Free VPN for Chrome - VPN Proxy VeePN are free.
