According to AlphaMoat, as of 2026-09, the Chrome extension Gene has 10,000 users (+0% MoM), rated 4.6 (72 reviews) — ranked #408 of 10,223 AI browser extensions, and #91 of 2,615 in General AI.
Gene is a web-wide AI assistant that combines chat, page summaries, search, image generation, website editing and more in one place. It is powered by several large models, and the new Agents feature lets you create reusable agents from trusted sources you choose, connect apps, add documents and save sources for future conversations.
AI assistant that works across the web. Ask questions, summarize pages, design websites, generate images, and search smarter. 🆕👉 Try the new Agents feature! Create your own agents with trusted sources you choose. Connect your apps, add documents, and save your sources for future chats. Whether you’re studying, researching, writing, or working on a project—like analyzing a company using financial reports—select your agent to get answers informed by the sources that matter to you.
🚀 Gene is your all-in-one AI assistant powered by GPT-5.6, Claude Opus 4.8, and DeepSeek-V3. Hit Ctrl + Q, and you’re ready to go! Gene helps you search, read, write, translate, create, and much more—all in one place.
Key Features:
💬 AI Chat ✨ Chat with AI across almost any webpage. 🧵 Ask questions about the articles and documents you’re reading.
Agents & Sources 🤖 Custom Agents: Create reusable agents with your preferred sources and select them for future conversations. 🔗 Connected Sources: Connect supported services to give Gene access to the information you need. Some services require a separate account, subscription, or API key. 📎 Chat Sources: Add files and choose sources for a specific conversation.
🌐 Real-Time Data Access 📡 Find up-to-date information from the web, including news, markets, sports, and trending topics.
Chat & Summarize 📚 Webpage Summaries: Reference the page and get concise summaries of long articles without having to read everything. 🖍️ Highlight & Learn: Select text on a webpage and ask Gene to explain it. 📄 PDF Search: Open a PDF online or from your computer to ask questions about it, or highlight text, right-click, and ask Gene! For local PDFs, make sure “Allow access to file URLs” is turned on. 📑 Google Docs Search: Open a Google Doc and reference it directly, or highlight text and let Gene help you write, edit, or explain.
[◉°] Screenshot: Click the screenshot button, select an area of a webpage, and ask questions about pictures, charts, or data.
Smart Search 🧠 Search Agent: Ask a question, and Gene will search the web and review relevant results to help you find an answer.
Create with AI 🎨 Image Generation: Describe what you imagine, and Gene will generate AI images. (Activate with /imagine) 📝 Write Agent: Share a topic, and Gene will create structured outlines with detailed content and references. ✏️ Content Assistant: Turn your ideas and prompts into polished, well-written content.
Website Editing 🛠️ Website Editor: Edit almost any webpage using natural language. Change text, adjust layouts, hide elements, redesign sections, and experiment with new ideas. (Activate with /design)
Notes 📒 Gene Notes: Create notes and save AI responses so you can easily return to them whenever you need.
Translation 🌍 Text Translation: Translate selected text on a webpage—no copy-pasting needed.
Problem Solve ➕ Math & Code Solutions: Get step-by-step explanations for math problems and help with coding challenges.
💻 How to Use: 🔹 Add Gene to Chrome and pin it to your toolbar. 🔹 Press Ctrl + Q to open Gene. 🔹 Ask a question, reference a webpage, or select an agent with your saved sources.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions:
🗣️ Do I need a ChatGPT/OpenAI account? Nope! You don’t need an OpenAI account to use Gene.
🔗 Do connected sources require separate accounts? Some do. Depending on the source, you may need to sign in with your own account or provide an API key. Provider subscriptions and usage limits may apply.
📧 Need Help? Got questions or suggestions? Reach out to us at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).
Get more done across the web with Gene! ⚡
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+ CompareData month: 2026-09 · User counts and ratings come from public Chrome Web Store data, aggregated monthly. See methodology.