Web Highlighter

Tracking since Apr 28, 2026.

Changelog

• May 5, 2026
  description

  Transform how you research and read online. Web Highlighter is a powerful, privacy-first tool that lets you save the most important parts of any webpage, add your own thoughts, and generate instant AI summaries—all without your data ever leaving your computer.
  
  Best of all, Web Highlighter is completely free. Enjoy every feature without any hidden costs, subscriptions, or locked "pro" versions—ever.
  
  🕵️ The Origin Story (A Note from the Developer)
  
    This extension started as a DIY project because I had 47 open tabs and the memory of a goldfish. I built it to solve my own disorganized research habits, but then I realized I wasn’t the only one drowning in unread articles.
  
    So, here it is—released into the wild for everyone to use. Since I built this for myself, you get the "Premium" experience by default. No subscriptions, no hidden "Pro" features, and no annoying pop-ups asking for your credit card. It’s 100% free because I like you (and because I think charging for highlights is just weird).
  
  ✨ Key Features
  
    Effortless Highlighting & Underlining:
      • Select any text to highlight or underline it instantly.
      • Use a sleek floating palette for one-click actions.
      • Choose from multiple colors to categorize your findings.
  
    Smart Research Dashboard:
      • Access all your highlights and notes in a convenient Side Panel.
      • View your research organized by website and page title.
      • Jump back to the exact spot on any page with a single click.
  
    Private, Local AI Summaries:
      • Get instant bullet points, TL;DRs, or headlines of long articles, highlights and/ or your notes.
      • Works 100% on your device using Chrome’s built-in AI.
      • Generate unlimited AI summaries with total privacy.
  
    Stay Organized Your Way:
      • Add personal notes and custom tags to any highlight.
      • Highlights automatically follow the order of the webpage.
      • Manually drag and drop highlights to create your own custom order.
      • Preserve original formatting for tables and lists.
      • Export your highlights, tags and notes to Markdown.
  
    Full Control of Your Data:
      • All data is stored locally on your computer.
      • Easily export your entire library to JSON for backup.
      • Restore your data anytime with a simple import.
  
    Universal Access & Premium Experience:
      • 100% FREE: No locked features or hidden subscriptions.
      • Beautifully designed with full Dark Mode and Light Mode support.
      • AI support for multiple languages including English, Spanish, and Japanese.
  
  🔒 Privacy First
  
    I believe your research is your business. Unlike other extensions, Web Highlighter does not use external servers to store your highlights or process your AI summaries. Everything happens locally on your machine, ensuring your browsing habits and data stay 100% private.
  
  🚀 Get Started
  
    1. Install Web Highlighter.
    2. Select any text on a webpage.
    3. Use the floating marker to highlight or underline.
    4. Open the Side Panel to manage your collection and generate AI summaries!
  
  Stop losing track of what you read. Start building your knowledge web today with Web Highlighter.

  Transform how you research and read online. Web Highlighter is a powerful, privacy-first tool that lets you save the most important parts of any webpage, add your own thoughts, and generate instant AI summaries—all without your data ever leaving your computer.
  
  Best of all, Web Highlighter is completely free. Enjoy every feature without any hidden costs, subscriptions, or locked "pro" versions—ever.
  
  🕵️ The Origin Story (A Note from the Developer)
  
    This extension started as a DIY project because I had 47 open tabs and the memory of a goldfish. I built it to solve my own disorganized research habits, but then I realized I wasn’t the only one drowning in unread articles.
  
    So, here it is—released into the wild for everyone to use. Since I built this for myself, you get the "Premium" experience by default. No subscriptions, no hidden "Pro" features, and no annoying pop-ups asking for your credit card. It’s 100% free because I like you (and because I think charging for highlights is just weird).
  
  ✨ Key Features
  
    Effortless Highlighting & Underlining:
      • Select any text to highlight or underline it instantly.
      • Use a sleek floating palette for one-click actions.
      • Choose from multiple colors to categorize your findings.
  
    Smart Research Dashboard:
      • Access all your highlights and notes in a convenient Side Panel.
      • View your research organized by website and page title.
      • Jump back to the exact spot on any page with a single click.
  
    Private, Local AI Summaries:
      • Get instant bullet points, TL;DRs, or headlines of long articles, highlights and/ or your notes.
      • Works 100% on your device using Chrome’s built-in AI.
      • Generate unlimited AI summaries with total privacy.
  
    Stay Organized Your Way:
      • Add personal notes and custom tags to any highlight.
      • Highlights automatically follow the order of the webpage.
      • Manually drag and drop highlights to create your own custom order.
      • Preserve original formatting for tables and lists.
      • Export your highlights, tags and notes to Markdown.
  
    Full Control of Your Data:
      • All data is stored locally on your computer.
      • Easily export your entire library to JSON for backup.
      • Restore your data anytime with a simple import.
  
    Universal Access & Premium Experience:
      • 100% FREE: No locked features or hidden subscriptions.
      • Beautifully designed with full Dark Mode and Light Mode support.
      • AI support for multiple languages including English, Spanish, and Japanese.
  
  🔒 Privacy First
  
    I believe your research is your business. Unlike other extensions, Web Highlighter does not use external servers to store your highlights or process your AI summaries. Everything happens locally on your machine, ensuring your browsing habits and data stay 100% private.
  
  🚀 Get Started
  
    1. Install Web Highlighter.
    2. Select any text on a webpage.
    3. Use the floating marker to highlight or underline.
    4. Open the Side Panel to manage your collection and generate AI summaries!
  
  Stop losing track of what you read. Start building your knowledge web today with Web Highlighter.
    
  
  In this update:
  * Added 'Buy Me a Coffee' support option.
  * Bugfixes.

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