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Loom
Record your screen and camera, share a link instantly.
4.610,200 reviews~8M+ usersScreenshot & RecordingBy Loom
Freemium
Reviewed by the Single Tab Browser editorial teamLast tested 2026-07-06Loom screenshots
Overview
Loom records screen, camera and microphone, then uploads and produces a shareable link with transcript, comments and viewer analytics. It is widely used for async standups, bug reports and customer walkthroughs.
Loom is a screenshot & recording Chrome extension from Loom with roughly 8M users on the Chrome Web Store. It holds a 4.6-star average across 10K ratings, which puts it among the better-reviewed options in its category. Pricing is freemium, listed at From $12.50/mo.
Loom records screen, camera and microphone, then uploads and produces a shareable link with transcript, comments and viewer analytics. It is widely used for async standups, bug reports and customer walkthroughs.
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 8M users, complaints and fixes surface quickly, so check the review notes below before installing it alongside other screenshot & recording extensions.
How to install and set up Loom
- 1Open the Chrome Web Store listing for Loom 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 screenshot & recording 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
Screen and camera capture
Record the tab, desktop or camera bubble together.
Instant share links
A link is ready before the upload finishes.
Transcripts and captions
Automatic transcription with searchable text.
Viewer analytics
See who watched and how far they got.
Pros
- Syncs across devices
Who should use Loom?
Remote teams replacing status meetings and long written explanations with short videos.
Pricing
Loom is freemium — From $12.50/mo. The free tier is usable for evaluation; compare paid tiers before committing a team.
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View ExtensionFrequently asked questions
Is Loom free?
It is a freemium extension with a listed price of From $12.50/mo. The free tier covers the core feature; paid tiers unlock the rest.
How many people use Loom?
Roughly 8M Chrome users have it installed, and it holds a 4.6-star average from 10K ratings.
Is Loom safe to install?
Loom is published on the official Chrome Web Store by Loom, 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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