Question 1

How much does it cost to start?

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$9.99/month for the Starter plan, cancel anytime. No setup fees, no annual contract, no hidden costs. If you need more than one extension, Builder is $29.99/month for three. That's it: two plans, monthly billing.

Question 2

Is there a guarantee?

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Yes. PlugThis will build you a working Chrome extension from your description. If the code we generate doesn't work, email us within 7 days and we refund every cent. You keep everything you built. No questions, no hoops, no store credit.

Question 3

Can I cancel anytime?

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Yes. It's a monthly plan, cancel whenever you want from your account settings. No lock-in, no exit fees. The extensions you've already built stay on your machine and keep working forever.

Question 4

What's BYOK and why does it matter?

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BYOK = Bring Your Own Key. You plug in your own Gemini or Groq API key in Settings for AI features inside the extensions you build — and you can ask PlugThis to integrate another provider, such as OpenAI, and supply that key inside the extension itself. This means you're never marked up on AI usage, your costs stay tiny (often under $1/month), and you can switch providers anytime. We never charge a per-token fee or middleman your AI spend.

Question 5

Can I publish to the Chrome Web Store?

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Yes. You own all the code, so publish, sell, or share it. PlugThis generates Manifest V3 compliant extensions that follow Chrome Web Store policies, so the typical rejection reasons (excessive permissions, vague descriptions, missing privacy policy) are handled by default. You'll need a Chrome Developer account ($5 one-time fee from Google) and to write your store listing.

Question 6

What support do I get?

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Email support answered within one business day, full documentation, video tutorials, and onboarding guides. Builder plan customers get priority support. We actively monitor tickets and reply to every one.

Question 7

What exactly is PlugThis?

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PlugThis is an AI-powered Chrome extension builder. You describe what you want in plain English, and it generates a complete, working Chrome extension including the popup UI, content scripts, background workers, manifest file, and everything else. No coding required. Think of it as ChatGPT, but instead of giving you text, it gives you a working Chrome extension you can install immediately.

Question 8

Do I need to know how to code?

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No. You describe what you want in plain English, and PlugThis writes the code for you. All it takes is saying "Build me an extension that highlights all email addresses on any webpage." If you do know how to code, you can download and edit the source code directly.

Question 9

How long does it take to build an extension?

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The AI generates your first working version in about 2 minutes. From there, you iterate: "change the color," "add an export button," "make it work on Gmail only." Each iteration takes another minute or two. Most people go from idea to finished extension in 15-30 minutes. Compare that to weeks of development or $5,000-$15,000 hiring a developer.

Question 10

Can I really build any Chrome extension?

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PlugThis handles simple to moderately complex extensions very well, including productivity tools, scrapers, UI customizers, AI assistants, email trackers, sidebar tools, and more. We rebuilt real, published extensions end to end and put the results on this site — eight written up, six on video, each with the time it took. For highly specialized enterprise extensions with complex native integrations, you may need a developer for the final 10%. But PlugThis still gives you the 90% head start.

Question 11

Is the AI generated code actually good?

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PlugThis generates clean, Manifest V3 compliant code using Chrome's latest APIs. It is not a generic code generator but rather a purpose-built tool for Chrome extensions, which means it understands content scripts, service workers, permissions, and popup architecture. That said, complex extensions may need a few iterations to get right. That is why every plan includes builds per month so you can refine until it is exactly what you want. You can also download and manually edit the code at any time.

Question 12

What if I need changes after building?

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Just tell PlugThis what to change. "Make the button bigger." "Add dark mode." "Include export to CSV." "Only run on LinkedIn pages." It updates the extension instantly. No rebuilding from scratch. On the paid plans these refinement chats are unlimited; the AppSumo lifetime tiers include a monthly build allowance.

Question 13

Will my extensions work with Manifest V3?

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Yes. Every extension PlugThis generates uses Manifest V3, which is Chrome's current and required standard. This means your extensions will not break when Google fully removes Manifest V2 support. PlugThis handles service workers, content security policies, and permission declarations correctly out of the box.

Question 14

Will my extension pass Chrome Web Store review?

Accepted Answer

PlugThis generates extensions that follow Chrome Web Store policies, ensuring they are Manifest V3 compliant, use minimal permissions, and avoid remote code execution. The three most common rejection reasons (excessive permissions, vague descriptions, missing privacy policy) are handled by default. You will still need a Chrome Developer account ($5 one-time fee) and to write your store listing, but the extension code itself is built to pass review.

Question 15

What happens when Chrome updates and breaks my extension?

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Because PlugThis generates Manifest V3 code using stable Chrome APIs, routine Chrome updates should not break your extensions. If a major API change does affect your extension, you can regenerate or update it in PlugThis with a few clicks. You also have the full source code, so a developer can fix it independently if needed.

Question 16

What is Supabase integration?

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Supabase is an open-source backend platform (think Firebase, but open-source). PlugThis auto generates the code to connect your extension to your Supabase account, giving your extensions user authentication, database storage, and server-side logic. You create a free Supabase account, paste your project URL and key into PlugThis, and your extensions get a full backend without you writing any server code.

Question 17

How do AI/LLM integrations work?

Accepted Answer

There are two types of AI in PlugThis. First, our AI that builds your extensions that runs on our servers using a mix of open-source and closed-source models, and is included in your plan — unlimited on the paid plans, and subject to a monthly allowance on the AppSumo lifetime tiers. Second, for AI features inside the extensions you build, such as summarization, writing assistants, and auto repliers, you bring your own API key. Google Gemini and Groq are configured directly in your Settings, and you can ask the builder to wire up another provider such as OpenAI and supply that key in the extension. Through Groq, you can run powerful open-source models like Qwen and Kimi K2 that are 90 95% as capable as closed-source models for free or near free. You pick the provider, you control the costs.

Question 18

Can I export the code and own it completely?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You download the complete source code with every file and every line included. It is a standard Chrome extension folder you can open in any code editor, modify however you want, and load into Chrome without PlugThis. There is no vendor lock in. No obfuscated code. No "you can only run it through our platform" restrictions. The code is yours.

Question 19

Can I build extensions to sell?

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Yes. You own the IP for everything you build. Publish to the Chrome Web Store, sell on marketplaces, offer custom builds to clients, or bundle extensions into a SaaS product. There are no royalties, no revenue sharing, no restrictions on commercial use. Freelancers and agencies use PlugThis to build Chrome extensions and charge clients $1,000-$15,000 per project.

Question 20

Can I use this for client work and white label?

Accepted Answer

Yes, on all tiers. Build extensions for clients, deliver the source code, and charge whatever you want.

Compare	PlugThis.ai	Lovable	bolt.new	v0	Replit	Cursor
Primary output	Chrome Extension	Web apps	Web apps	Web apps	Any code	Any code
Purpose-built for Chrome extensions
Auto-generates manifest, content & background scripts	Automatic	If prompted*	If prompted*	If prompted*	If prompted*	If prompted*
Ready-to-install .zip export	One click
Extension knowledge needed	None	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Some
Time: idea → working extension	~2 min	15–30+ min	15–30+ min	15–30+ min	10–30+ min	10–20+ min
Cost	From $9.99/mo	$300–$600/yr	$300–$360/yr	$360–$1,200/yr	$240–$1,200/yr	$240–$2,400/yr

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