Annotate: Web Annotations with Screen Sharing

Annotate web pages, PDFs, Google Slides, and Google Docs to improve engagement. Annotate in Google Meet when screen sharing.

Annotate: Enhance Learning with Web & PDF Markup

"Annotate: Web Annotations with Screen Sharing" is a versatile Chrome extension designed to elevate online teaching and presentations. It enables users to draw, highlight, and take notes on web pages, Google Slides, Google Docs, and PDF documents, directly from their browser. Integration with Google Meet allows for enriched engagement during live sessions. With features like sticky annotations, real-time feedback, live streaming of content, and compatibility across different file types, Annotate fosters a collaborative and interactive educational environment. Students can also benefit from functionalities such as note-taking, screen sharing, and the ability to create a more dynamic learning experience by annotating and sharing their work. Teachers can make use of these tools to create Google Classroom assignments and provide instant feedback. The extension caters to various account types and integrates seamlessly with your Annotate.net instructor account.

Extension stats

Manifest V3
Users: 200,000+
Version: 8.44 (Last updated: 2024-12-24)
Creation date: 2020-06-24
Permissions:
  • desktopCapture
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • tabs
  • storage
  • alarms
  • webNavigation
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • *://*/*
  • <all_urls>
Size: 3.61M
Full description: See detailed description

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works well on both Edge and Chrome
  • Good for basic annotations like highlights and text
  • Seamless usage with webpages, maintaining annotations while scrolling
  • Fast loading of the extension
  • Powerful tool for online teaching
Cons
  • Requires excessive personal information to sign up
  • Limited functionality in the free version (only 10 annotations)
  • Issues with exporting annotations and freezing screen
  • Paywall for premium features makes it unusable for many users
  • Unresponsive or problematic registration process
Most mentioned
  • Registration issues prevent usage
  • Too many restrictions on the free plan
  • Request for shortcut features and usability improvements
  • Need for customizable tools and settings
  • Frustration with pen cursor visibility and annotation syncing problems
User reviews
Requires way too much personal info in order to sign up for the Annotate.net account (mandatory to use the extension)! Why do you need to know my salutation, first name, last name, and birth date? For that reason, I AM OUT!!!
by Crystal Identity, 2025-03-05

12 annotations on a free plan with a lackluster 1990s interface.
by Ace Mamun, 2024-12-30

Thank you to the developers for their efforts Can you add a few shortcuts to common functions? This is more convenient
by xinghe, 2024-12-04
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Annotate: Web Annotations with Screen Sharing requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

Annotate: Web Annotations with Screen Sharing has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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