System Monitor

Monitor system status like CPU, memory, battery

The System Monitor Chrome extension allows you to effortlessly track your system's vital statistics including CPU usage, memory status, and battery level. Designed for users who want to stay informed about their system's performance in real-time, this lightweight tool provides a clear and concise overview directly within your browser.

With a simple interface, System Monitor helps you optimize your computer's performance by providing quick access to crucial system data. Whether you're monitoring resource consumption for productivity or checking battery health on the go, this extension is your go-to solution. The source code is available on GitHub for those interested in customization or contributing to development.

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By:: Rongjian Zhang
Users:: 10,000+
Rating:: 4.58
(50)
Version:: 2.1.2 (Last updated: 2024-09-06)
Creation date:: 2020-02-01
Risk:: Low risk impact Very low risk likelihood
Permissions:: system.cpu
system.memory
system.storage
storage
Size:: 61.44K
Email:: pd*****@gmail.com
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Chrome Web Store
Updated:: a day ago

Ranking

# 7,971 ▼ 358

Other rankings

#727 in Developer Tools ▼ 2 #2 in system keyword 16 ▲ 1 #4 in monitor keyword 44 ▲ 1

User reviews

Users appreciate the System Monitor extension for its simplicity, reliability, and useful system data display which is especially beneficial for Chromebook users. However, multiple reviews highlight the need for more customization options and fixing bugs relating to CPU core data inaccuracies on some devices. Additional desired features include CPU temperature readings and better UI customization to improve visibility and convenience.

Pros

Simple and provides desired system data such as CPU usage and memory information.
Great integration especially for Chromebooks and useful for monitoring system performance.
Allows quick viewing of CPU usage directly from the icon.
Helpful in managing system resources to prevent crashes.
Open source and reliable with frequent usage by users.

Cons

Limited customization options; users want to select/deselect features, move or lock the window, and customize color schemes.
Some bugs affecting CPU core temperature and usage display especially on certain devices like Pixelbooks and specific Intel CPUs.
Lacks advanced features such as CPU temperature monitoring and task manager integration on click.
Display visibility issues, e.g., color contrast against dark backgrounds.
Popup window can't be set to always stay on top, limiting usability.

Recent reviews

Simple, with data i want to see. Great job!

Daniel Sexton, 2023-08-25

I have a Chromebook with a Intel Core i3-1125G4 CPU which is a quad core cpu with Hyper-threading. However, this extension is displaying the temperature for 6 cores. I think the developer has a temperature related software bug that needs to be fixed for this CPU. I would expect to see the temperature displayed for 4 cores.

Mark Dougherty, 2023-07-12

Love that you can see CPU usage just in the icon, all that you can see how the user AND Kernel use the CPU.

Sam Smith, 2023-07-06

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Extension safety

Risk impact

System Monitor requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

Medium Access to storage systems, low risk if data handling practices are secure.

Risk likelihood

System Monitor has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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