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ChatsNow Chrome Extension

A sidebar assistant tapping GPT-4o, Claude and Gemini to write, translate, summarize and boost search results.

Checked 4 Oct 2026 Reviewed by Alex Listed since September 2024

Screenshot of ChatsNow Chrome Extension

At a glance

Starts at Free Listed as free on the Chrome Web Store.
Free tier Yes
Platforms Chrome
Best for People wanting one AI sidebar across writing and search
Not for Anyone avoiding a signup just to try free AI access

4.8 out of 5

Scored by Alex after real use

Our verdict

ChatsNow puts a sidebar in your browser that draws on GPT-4o, Claude, Gemini and other models to write, translate, rewrite, summarize and answer questions on any page. It also layers AI answers on top of Google, Bing, Baidu and DuckDuckGo results, plus over 100 preset templates for writing, marketing and coding tasks. Free GPT-4o access requires creating an account first, so it is not entirely walk-up-and-use.

✓What it does well

Multi-model sidebarRuns GPT-4o, Claude, Gemini and other models from one sidebar.
Search enhancementLayers AI answers on top of Google, Bing, Baidu and DuckDuckGo.
Preset template libraryShips with over 100 preset templates for common tasks.

✕Where it falls short

Account requiredRequires signing up for an account to get free access.
Feature overloadPacks in so many tools and models that it can feel cluttered, without a simple default view.
Model access may varyDoes not guarantee which premium models stay free long-term.

Key features

Customizable promptsLets you save and reuse customizable prompts on any page.
Reading assistantSummarizes and explains complex text or code.
Writing assistantChecks grammar and rewrites or expands content.
Enhanced searchAdds AI-generated answers to major search engines.

Questions about ChatsNow Chrome Extension

What does ChatsNow Chrome Extension do?

ChatsNow puts a sidebar in the browser that draws on GPT-4o, Claude, Gemini and other models to write, translate, rewrite, summarize and answer questions on any page. It also explains complex text or code and checks grammar. Over 100 preset templates cover writing, marketing and coding tasks.

Is ChatsNow Chrome Extension free?

ChatsNow is listed as free on the Chrome Web Store, with a $0 plan and no paid plan listed. Free GPT-4o access requires creating an account first, so it is not entirely walk-up-and-use. It does not suit anyone avoiding a signup just to try free AI access.

Does ChatsNow Chrome Extension work with Google search?

ChatsNow layers AI-generated answers on top of Google, Bing, Baidu and DuckDuckGo results. That search enhancement sits alongside the writing sidebar, so one extension covers both writing and search. The reviewer recommends it for people who want a single AI sidebar for both jobs.

What are the downsides of ChatsNow Chrome Extension?

The reviewer says ChatsNow packs in so many tools and models that it can feel cluttered, without a simple default view. It also does not guarantee which premium models stay free long-term, so model access may change over time.

How does Toolio rate ChatsNow Chrome Extension?

Toolio scores ChatsNow 4.8 out of 5, scored by Alex after real use on 4 Oct 2026. The reviewer highlights its multi-model sidebar, its search enhancement and its library of over 100 preset templates. Customizable prompts can also be saved and reused on any page.

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