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Buffer

The Buffer extension lets you queue a post to your connected social accounts from any page or image, without opening the Buffer da.

4.73,000 reviews~200K+ usersSocial MediaBy Buffer
Freemium
Reviewed by the Single Tab Browser editorial teamLast tested 2026-05-14

Buffer screenshots

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Screenshots from the Chrome Web Store listing for Buffer.

Overview

The Buffer extension lets you queue a post to your connected social accounts from any page or image, without opening the Buffer dashboard.

Buffer is a social media Chrome extension from Buffer with roughly 200K users on the Chrome Web Store. It holds a 4.7-star average across 3K ratings, which puts it among the better-reviewed options in its category. Pricing is freemium, listed at From $6/mo.

The Buffer extension lets you queue a post to your connected social accounts from any page or image, without opening the Buffer dashboard.

The trade-off is the usual one for a freemium extension: the free tier gets you the core feature and the paid tier unlocks the parts most people eventually want. With 200K users, complaints and fixes surface quickly, so check the review notes below before installing it alongside other social media extensions.

How to install and set up Buffer

  1. 1Open the Chrome Web Store listing for Buffer and click Add to Chrome, then Add extension.
  2. 2Pin the icon: click the puzzle-piece button in Chrome's toolbar, find it in the list and click the pin so it stays visible.
  3. 3Open the extension once and walk through its first-run screen — a social media extension usually asks which sites it may act on.
  4. 4Test it on a page you know well before relying on it for daily work.
  5. 5To remove it later, right-click the toolbar icon and choose Remove from Chrome, or use chrome://extensions.

Key features

The Buffer extension lets you queue a post to your connected

The Buffer extension lets you queue a post to your connected social accounts from any page or image, without opening the Buffer dashboard.

Who should use Buffer?

Social media managers scheduling content while browsing sources.

Pricing

Buffer is freemium — From $6/mo. The free tier is usable for evaluation; compare paid tiers before committing a team.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Buffer free?

It is a freemium extension with a listed price of From $6/mo. The free tier covers the core feature; paid tiers unlock the rest.

How many people use Buffer?

Roughly 200K Chrome users have it installed, and it holds a 4.7-star average from 3K ratings.

Is Buffer safe to install?

Buffer is published on the official Chrome Web Store by Buffer, so it passes Google's review. Check the permissions it asks for on install and prefer the store listing over third-party mirrors.

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