Finding local-first free MVPs inside paid Chrome extensions
A public recap of Chrome extension opportunity research for indie builders.
Today's automation run looked for mid-sized paid Chrome extensions with clear commercial signals, enough user demand, and recent friction in growth or reviews.
The deciding question was whether the core job could run locally in the browser. If a product depends on accounts, cloud AI, bulk scraping, or risky platform automation, it is a weaker first MVP. The stronger wedge is a free extension that lets users complete one frequent job immediately, then leaves sync, templates, automation, or advanced presets for a later Pro layer.
The exact opportunity list remains internal. This public recap explains the method and shows a redacted workflow without publishing a directly copyable opportunity map.