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Glasp
Highlight and annotate the web, then export your notes.
4.5981 reviews~500K+ usersResearchBy Glasp
Free
Reviewed by the Single Tab Browser editorial teamLast tested 2026-06-08Glasp screenshots
Overview
Glasp lets you highlight text on any page, add notes and export everything to Markdown or your note app, with a social layer showing what others highlighted.
Glasp is a research Chrome extension from Glasp with roughly 500K users on the Chrome Web Store. It holds a 4.5-star average across 981 ratings, which puts it among the better-reviewed options in its category. Pricing is free.
Glasp lets you highlight text on any page, add notes and export everything to Markdown or your note app, with a social layer showing what others highlighted.
The trade-off is the usual one for a free extension: there is no paid tier to unlock, so anything missing is simply missing. With 500K users, complaints and fixes surface quickly, so check the review notes below before installing it alongside other research extensions.
How to install and set up Glasp
- 1Open the Chrome Web Store listing for Glasp and click Add to Chrome, then Add extension.
- 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.
- 3Open the extension once and walk through its first-run screen — a research extension usually asks which sites it may act on.
- 4Test it on a page you know well before relying on it for daily work.
- 5To remove it later, right-click the toolbar icon and choose Remove from Chrome, or use chrome://extensions.
Key features
Glasp lets you highlight text on any page, add notes and exp
Glasp lets you highlight text on any page, add notes and export everything to Markdown or your note app, with a social layer showing what others…
Who should use Glasp?
Researchers and writers building a personal knowledge base from what they read.
Pricing
Glasp is free. There is no paid tier to consider.
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View ExtensionFrequently asked questions
Is Glasp free?
Yes. Glasp is listed as free on the Chrome Web Store with no paid tier.
How many people use Glasp?
Roughly 500K Chrome users have it installed, and it holds a 4.5-star average from 981 ratings.
Is Glasp safe to install?
Glasp is published on the official Chrome Web Store by Glasp, 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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