XPress for Chrome

XPress for Chrome

XPress for Chrome - Intuitive whiteboarding Chrome extension

XPress for Chrome is an extension that transforms your browser into an interactive whiteboarding tool. Its unique aspect is the ability to set background color to transparent, allowing users to annotate on top of any web content. It works well with touch-enabled devices and can be used to drop images and live USB camera feeds on any web page. You can save, copy, and paste your pages into other applications. It brings the ease and functionality of a physical whiteboard to a digital platform.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: -
Rating: 4.27
(15)
Version: 2.1.4 (Last updated: 2019-01-25)
Creation date: 2019-01-25
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • <all_urls>
Size: 1.29M
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Very useful for web page annotation
  • Easy to use
  • Great for classroom presentations and instruction
  • Makes reading important content easier
  • Great for K-12 environments
Cons
  • Exit button does not work
  • Slows down Chrome
  • Pic and webcam functionalities did not work
Most mentioned
  • Cool marking tool
  • Easy annotation tools
  • Great option for efficiency in classroom settings
  • Distraction from the 'Xpress' label
User reviews
This WAS a great extension! All our teachers used it daily until today. Google has removed the extension from their Chromebooks as the extension hasn't been updated. It fails to meet current requirements from Google for extensions.
by Robert Merritt, 2025-01-13

Very useful!
by SajuukOne, 2019-01-25

Nice app for web pages annotation!
by A Google user, 2019-01-25
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Extension safety

Risk impact

XPress for Chrome requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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