Simple Chrome Extension for Text Highlighting

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Simple Chrome Extension for Text Highlighting

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Side Hustle School

Side Hustle School

Ep. 3211 - TBT: Built in a Weekend, Used by Thousands

Host: Chris Guillebeau

Timestamp: 01:19 - 03:35

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Direct Quote

"I built my own Chrome extension... to help save online articles or quotes and such."

Market Gap

Users struggle to efficiently save and organize online highlights.

Many people consume large amounts of content online but find it challenging to save and organize important excerpts or notes for later use. Existing tools often come with unnecessary features or subscription fees that deter potential users. This problem is particularly prevalent among students, researchers, and professionals who need to reference or compile information quickly. A solution that simplifies this process without overwhelming users with complex features can significantly enhance productivity and improve content retention.

Summary

The business idea is to create a simple Chrome extension that allows users to highlight text on web pages and save it easily without any complex setup or subscription model. Inspired by a developer's success with a similar tool called Quick Highlight, this extension would focus on a minimalist design, enabling users to highlight text, right-click to save it, and store their highlights in a Google Sheet. The ease of use and lack of a learning curve can appeal to a broad audience, particularly those who do not want to deal with sophisticated tools. Monetization could be achieved by offering a premium version with added features such as tagging, categorizing highlights, and exporting to popular note-taking apps like Notion or Obsidian.

Categorization

Business Model
SaaS
Target Founder
Technical
Difficulty
Medium
Time to Revenue
3-6 months
Initial Investment
< $100

Potential MRR (18-24 months)

Conservative
$2,000 - $5,000 MRR
Moderate (Most Likely)
$5,000 - $10,000 MRR
Optimistic
$15,000 - $25,000 MRR

* Estimates assume solo founder/bootstrap scenario with competent execution

Scores

Clarity
8/10
Novelty
7/10
Feasibility
8/10
Market Potential
6/10
Evidence
7/10
Overall
7/10
Found on October 16, 2025 • Analyzed on October 16, 2025 9:03 AM

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