According to AlphaMoat, as of 2026-09, the Chrome extension Local AI helper has 41 users (+17.1% MoM) — ranked #5,840 of 9,324 AI browser extensions, and #1,470 of 2,418 in General AI.
LocalAI provides access to web content with your authorisation, without storing it. It can be configured to use files and… LocalAI provides access to web content with your authorisation, without storing it. It can be configured to use files and incorporate additional hooks to enhance its functionality.
Looking to use LLM with web content while protecting privacy? This tool is the solution—no need to install applications. It integrates effortlessly with Chrome, Firefox, and their derivatives, and works seamlessly with your favourite LLM tools like LM Studio.
Key Benefits: * Local Control: Your data stays on your device—no sharing or storing of your actions. You control what to keep or delete. * Task Assistance: Need summaries or quick insights? LocalAI helps with tasks using the information in your active tab. * Custom Prompts: Create, store, and execute your own prompts locally for a personalised experience. * Add tool functions to extend LLMs that support them as part of the prompt, such as Llama 3.2. * Select or attach and process image as context for the prompt.
The full change log is here: https://github.com/ivostoykov/localAI/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md Documentation is here: https://github.com/ivostoykov/localAI/blob/main/documentation.md Report issues and suggest improvements here: https://github.com/ivostoykov/localAI/issues
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+ CompareData month: 2026-09 · User counts and ratings come from public Chrome Web Store data, aggregated monthly. See methodology.