# Submit to Chrome Web Store

> Launch Llama directory submission tracker review — last reviewed 2026-08-25

- **Canonical:** https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories/chrome-web-store
- **Markdown twin:** https://tools.launchllama.co/directory-spokes/chrome-web-store.md
- **Directory:** Chrome Web Store (chromewebstore.google.com)
- **Submit URL:** https://chromewebstore.google.com
- **DR:** 99
- **Pricing:** Free
- **Category:** Marketplace (#1 of 15 by DR in this category)
- **Referral traffic:** Very High
- **Backlink quality:** Weak
- **Link type:** Mixed — Extension listing on chromewebstore.google.com; developer website linked from store listing fields

## Quick verdict

Top extension Marketplace — DR 99, free to submit. Worth it for Chrome extensions; skip if your product is not a browser extension.

**Best for:** Browser extensions distributing via Chrome with a clear merchant or user value prop · Teams pairing Web Store listing with Product Hunt and dev-community launches

## Approval & timeline

- **Time-to-live:** First extension review often takes 1–3 business days; policy-sensitive permissions can extend to 1–2 weeks.
- **Review:** Automated and manual Google review for policy, permissions, and malware checks. Updates may retrigger review.
- **Common rejections:** Overbroad permissions, missing privacy policy, misleading description, or manifest V3 non-compliance.
- **Reputation:** Google review is unpredictable — plan buffer before launch day and avoid permission scope creep.

## Pros

- DR 99 chromewebstore.google.com with Very High install-intent traffic
- Free developer listing — no upfront marketplace fee
- Default discovery path for Chrome users searching extensions
- Listing URL is shareable marketing asset for launch campaigns

## Cons

- Backlink quality rated Weak — SEO value is secondary to install traffic
- Strict permission and privacy policy requirements
- Chrome-only — does not cover Firefox, Safari, or Edge stores
- Review delays can miss coordinated launch windows

## What you need before you submit

- Google Chrome Web Store developer account ($5 one-time registration fee)
- Extension package (zip) with Manifest V3 compliance
- Store listing: name, description, icon (128px), screenshots, and category
- Privacy policy URL explaining data collection and permission usage
- Promotional tile and marquee images for featured placement eligibility

**Gotchas:**

- Justify every permission in listing copy — overreach is the top rejection reason
- Privacy policy must match actual data handling in extension code
- Unlisted vs public listing affects discoverability — choose before publish

## Submission mechanics

- **Account:** Chrome Web Store Developer Dashboard account required. Upload package and complete listing in developer console.
- **Categories:** Pick store category matching user search behavior — productivity, developer tools, shopping, etc.
- **Anchor text:** Extension name on listing; optional developer website URL field links to your product site.
- **Link placement:** Store detail page at chromewebstore.google.com/detail/{slug}/{id} — indexed marketplace listing.

## FAQ

### Is the Chrome Web Store free?

Listing is free, but Google charges a one-time $5 developer registration fee when you create a developer account.

### How long does Chrome Web Store review take?

Many extensions approve in 1–3 business days. Complex permissions or policy flags can take 1–2 weeks — plan buffer before launch day.

### Does the Chrome Web Store send referral traffic?

Yes — users search and browse for extensions. Very High intent install traffic on DR 99, though we rate backlink SEO value as Weak.

### Can SaaS web apps list here?

Only browser extensions distributed as Chrome packages. Standalone SaaS without an extension cannot list in the Chrome Web Store.

## Related

- [Directory Submission Tracker](https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories)
- [Marketplace directories](https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories?category=marketplace)
- [Directory backlink service](https://tools.launchllama.co/launch#directory-submissions)
- [llms.txt](https://tools.launchllama.co/llms.txt)