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10 Chrome Extensions You Need For LinkedIn Success in 2024

lemlist team
LAST UPDATED
June 7, 2024
READING TIME
7 min.

LinkedIn is the leading platform for B2B lead generation and 82% of B2B marketers achieve greater success with this social network.

But while it yields a lot of results, maximizing LinkedIn’s potential can get very time-consuming. So the key is to automate how you work with the platform. 

Fortunately, there are now multiple Chrome extensions that can streamline your workflow, get you quality leads and increase your sales revenue. In this post, we’ll share the top 10 Chrome extensions that’ll make your LinkedIn sales strategy more successful.

1. lemlist

Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

PH 4.6/5 (418 reviews) | G2 4.4/5 (237 reviews)

Overview

lemlist is a cold outreach tool that is designed to help you generate, nurture and convert your LinkedIn leads all from one platform. You can also run multichannel LinkedIn campaigns from the extension. 

So if you’d like to send LinkedIn messages, then send an email afterwards or even place a cold call, you can do that from this platform.

Once you install the Chrome extension, you can import leads directly from LinkedIn to your campaigns on lemlist. 

A key feature is that if you already have an existing lead in your campaign, it doesn’t duplicate the contact, it just updates it.

This extension is free on the Google Chrome store and it works with sales navigator searches and lists too. 

2. Buffer

Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

G2 4.3/5 (1,005 reviews) | Capterra 4.5/5 (1,474 reviews)

Overview

Buffer is a social media scheduling tool that allows you to create and schedule content ahead of time. With this tool, you can schedule LinkedIn posts in advance ensuring consistent flow and maximizing reach. You can easily build your company or personal brand by being a consistent thought leader. 

The buffer Chrome extension allows you to share links, images, videos and more on your Linkedin without having to be logged in to the buffer dashboard. You can log back into the buffer app to analyze and track engagements in your posts or even do this directly from LinkedIn itself.

The only downside is you do need a Buffer account to access this extension.

3. Hunter

Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

G2 4.4/5 (541 reviews) | Capterra 4.6/5 (617 reviews)

Overview

This tool helps businesses find leads via email addresses and LinkedIn profiles from several domains, companies and more it indexes online. Similar to lemlist, you can identify these leads and send email campaigns directly from Hunter. 

With the Chrome extension, you can find email addresses from whatever website you’re visiting at the time. It’ll display all email addresses linked to that website and a verification status for each address. 

So some might be verified while others not so much but you’ll see the deliverability percentage associated with that contact. The Chrome extension also allows you to save a lead in your Hunter list for future campaigns. 

4. Taplio

Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Product Hunt - 4.1/5 (24 votes)

Overview

Unlike most Chrome extensions that focus on getting contact information, Taplio shows you the best-performing content for a specific account along with an account summary so you can better qualify your leads. But, you can also use this tool to get content inspiration for your own niche. 

Since you can also identify your top-performing content, you know what exactly to double down on and what to improve on. This Chrome extension also comes with an AI assistant to help you write posts and comments, and analytics to help you keep track of your activities and everything you need to succeed for your business branding on LinkedIn.

5. Apollo.io

Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

G2 4.8/5 (6,938 reviews) | Capterra 4.6/5 (343 reviews)

Overview

Being a very popular B2B platform for prospecting, the Apollo Chrome extensions provide an opportunity for you to reach out to sales prospects, get their contact information and send messages to nurture them within the LinkedIn social media tool. 

You can find verified B2B leads and email addresses with the extension. In addition to this, you can also send the contacts you generate to your CRM and even add them to a running campaign directly from LinkedIn. 

6. Skrapp

Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

G2 - 4/5 (41 reviews) | Capterra 4.5/5 (46 reviews)

Overview

Skrapp is another email finder tool you can use within the LinkedIn sales navigator. This Chrome extension allows you to find employees and other professional contacts from company websites.

In addition to the email addresses, you get other details like the company, industry, revenue and more. It also has a bulk search feature you can use on LinkedIn and here, you can search for multiple email addresses all without leaving your browser.  

7. Kaspr

Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐

G2 - 4.4/5 stars (724 reviews)

Overview

Another sales prospecting tool that allows you to find emails and phone numbers directly from LinkedIn.

This is particularly handy if you need to make cold calls because it automates phone number search and verification. So when you visit LinkedIn, the extension scans the Kaspr database to find any relevant contact information. 

Plus, even after you add these addresses to your Kaspr account directly, the contact details you collect are updated in real time. The Chrome extension also works in sales navigator and other similar platforms. 

8. Signal Hire

Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐

G2 3.5/5 (41 reviews) | Capterra 4.4/5 (32 reviews)

Overview

Although this tool was designed specifically for recruiters, B2B sales professionals can still use this Chrome extension to find people and contacts online.

You get the most updated information and access to better ways for lead generation. You get verified emails from LinkedIn profiles, then it matches the phone numbers to the profiles.

All phone numbers are also verified so you don’t have to spend any extra time or resources reviewing the data collected. You can also find email addresses from multiple addresses thanks to the bulk finder. 

9. Octopus CRM

Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐

G2 4.4/5 (115 reviews) | Capterra 4.6/5 (271 reviews)

Overview

Octopus CRM is a Chrome extension that has several features designed to maximize value from LinkedIn especially when it comes to lead prospecting.

So you can automate how you send connection requests to people on LinkedIn, so it's from a list directly on your CRM page. You can also send automated messages to hundreds of connections which makes it easy when you’re sending invites, selling a product and so much more. 

Track who is visiting your profile especially if you’re a key player in the business and see if your services align with their needs. Plus, you can also endorse your contacts and receive endorsements back by automating the entire process. 

10. Meet Alfred 

Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Trustpilot - 4.6/5 (877 reviews)

Overview

This Chrome extension not only works for LinkedIn but it's also a helpful tool for B2B outreach across channels like Twitter and email. In addition to being able to launch fully automated campaigns across these channels, you can use search filters and get lead recommendations when prospecting on LinkedIn. 

The primary feature of this tool is that you can send personalized initial and follow-up messages on this platform. It also has multi-channel prospecting like lemlist so you can send emails and then send a LinkedIn message afterwards, reaching your leads where they always are.

Tips to choose a Linkedin Chrome Extension

With so many LinkedIn Chrome extensions available, selecting the right ones can still be a conflicting choice to make so, here are some tips to guide your decision:

  • Identify Your Needs

First, consider your specific goals on LinkedIn. Are you looking to expand your network, generate leads, or improve content engagement?

Different extensions cater to various needs. So for example, if you need a more robust option, especially on a budget, we recommend lemlist

  • Pricing

Many extensions offer free plans with limited features, while paid plans unlock additional functionalities. Evaluate your needs and budget before committing. Typically, you want to test out at least a free trial before opting for a service

  • Security & Privacy

Ensure the extension has a reputable developer and a clear privacy policy. Avoid extensions that request excessive permissions or access to sensitive data. Fortunately, all the extensions on this list are highly secure

  • Reviews & Ratings

Read user reviews and ratings to gauge the extension's effectiveness and identify potential cons to using it. You want to see the experiences of customers like you as they give the most honest feedback

  • Integrations

Consider extensions that integrate seamlessly with your existing CRM or social media management tools. We do recommend choosing an extension that already has a CRM that aligns with your business like lemlist. That way, everything is in one place. 

Key takeaways

LinkedIn remains a powerful tool for professional networking and sales prospecting. By using these Chrome extensions, you can significantly increase your productivity and sales revenue. Just be sure to prioritize those that align with your needs, and be consistent in your sales efforts.

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Backbone of a business's internal operations.
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Focus
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Feature-rich and flexible
Reported bugs
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7-day trial
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Teams: $17.99/month
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Too sales-oriented & pricey
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