How to Start AI Chrome Extensions With AI, Step by Step
Built only from the steps described in 6 sourced AI Chrome Extensions cases. Each step is attributed to the case it comes from; we do not add steps of our own.
How they started
Learn a narrow skill fast
Learned extension development and shipped in days.
From Superpower ChatGPT (Saeed Ezzati), step 1. $20,000 to $30,000 MRR, Self-Reported
Pick a problem you live with
He spent 20 to 30 hours researching each Amazon product idea by copying data into spreadsheets.
From Launch Fast (Hasaam Bhatti), step 1. $30K MRR, Self-Reported
Solve a problem you watched happen
He built the first version as a fun tool for his dad, who typed slowly.
From Voicy (Kourosh), step 1. $16K to $20K a month, Self-Reported
Prompt the code
ChatGPT wrote the full extension in about 10 hours of work.
From Type Slash AI (Ihor Stefurak), step 1. $1,000 in pre-orders, Self-Reported
Scratch your own itch
Heavy daily ChatGPT users themselves, they built the folders and search they wanted.
From AI Toolbox (Adi Leviim and Mohammad El-Esawi), step 1. 5-figure MRR (more than $10K a month), Self-Reported
Install the extension
Students add it to Chrome.
From Math AI (Andrew Kalita), step 1. $1,124 MRR, Independently Documented
What they did next
Grow free first
Kept the extension free to build a user base.
From Superpower ChatGPT (Saeed Ezzati), step 2. $20,000 to $30,000 MRR, Self-Reported
Add a Pro tier
Monetised power users with paid features.
From Superpower ChatGPT (Saeed Ezzati), step 3. $20,000 to $30,000 MRR, Self-Reported
Build fast with an AI code editor
He built the first version in 48 hours in Cursor with no prior coding experience.
From Launch Fast (Hasaam Bhatti), step 2. $30K MRR, Self-Reported
Borrow distribution
He pitched a sellers coaching community with thousands of active members: build in 48 hours, and partner if they liked it.
From Launch Fast (Hasaam Bhatti), step 3. $30K MRR, Self-Reported
Ship a tiny MVP
A Chrome extension went from idea to MVP in about two weeks, written by prompting ChatGPT.
From Voicy (Kourosh), step 2. $16K to $20K a month, Self-Reported
Follow organic demand
When people downloaded it without marketing, he turned it into a side project.
From Voicy (Kourosh), step 3. $16K to $20K a month, Self-Reported
Take pre-orders
A landing page with a Stripe pre-order button and a demo video.
From Type Slash AI (Ihor Stefurak), step 2. $1,000 in pre-orders, Self-Reported
Sell it
Listed on Acquire for one week; 50 enquiries and five bids.
From Type Slash AI (Ihor Stefurak), step 3. $1,000 in pre-orders, Self-Reported
Validate before quitting
The interview says they validated the idea by analyzing forums and reviews before leaving their jobs.
From AI Toolbox (Adi Leviim and Mohammad El-Esawi), step 2. 5-figure MRR (more than $10K a month), Self-Reported
Ship a cheap first version
The first version took about two weeks and about $32, then launched on the Chrome Web Store.
From AI Toolbox (Adi Leviim and Mohammad El-Esawi), step 3. 5-figure MRR (more than $10K a month), Self-Reported
Screenshot a problem
The extension captures the question.
From Math AI (Andrew Kalita), step 2. $1,124 MRR, Independently Documented
Get a solution
AI returns the answer and steps.
From Math AI (Andrew Kalita), step 3. $1,124 MRR, Independently Documented
How they grew
Extend the product
He added a Chrome extension and an MCP connection for AI-driven research, catalog and ad work.
From Launch Fast (Hasaam Bhatti), step 4. $30K MRR, Self-Reported
Add services
He now also takes build contracts and runs company workshops on agentic workflows.
From Launch Fast (Hasaam Bhatti), step 5. $30K MRR, Self-Reported
Expand to every platform
He added Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android apps using AI coding tools.
From Voicy (Kourosh), step 4. $16K to $20K a month, Self-Reported
Serve an overlooked customer
He focuses on older users and people with disabilities and offers a 20% disability discount.
From Voicy (Kourosh), step 5. $16K to $20K a month, Self-Reported
Expand across AI platforms
They added support for Gemini, Claude and Grok, plus a search that spans all of them.
From AI Toolbox (Adi Leviim and Mohammad El-Esawi), step 4. 5-figure MRR (more than $10K a month), Self-Reported
AI Chrome Extensions: common questions
How much do people make with AI Chrome Extensions and AI?
Across the 3 of our 6 sourced cases that report a monthly figure, amounts range from $1,124 to $30,000 a month, with a median of $20,000. These are what each source reports, not typical results.
How much does it cost to start?
About $32 for the first version in the one case that discloses a cost. 1 of 6 cases disclose a startup cost.
How long until the first dollar?
Within 30 days in the one case that says. This comes from what our cases report.
Which AI tools do these cases use most?
ChatGPT (3 cases), Cursor (2 cases), Claude (1 case). Only tools named in the sources are counted.
How reliable are these income figures?
1 of 6 cases are independently documented, meaning a news outlet says it reviewed records. 5 are self-reported. Every case links its source.
What are the main risks?
The host site can change and break the extension. Browser store policy changes. The host product can add the same feature.
How many of these cases say when they made their first dollar?
1 of 6 cases state a time to first revenue. For example: Launch Fast (Hasaam Bhatti): "Within 30 days (the founder says it reached $10K MRR on day 30)". The rest do not say, so treat any single timeline as one example, not a norm.
What went wrong or held these cases back?
6 of 6 cases list limitations or risks drawn from their sources. Examples: Superpower ChatGPT (Saeed Ezzati): Depends entirely on ChatGPT's interface, which can change or add the same features; Launch Fast (Hasaam Bhatti): The revenue figures are self-reported; Voicy (Kourosh): The figures are self-reported. Each case page lists them in full.
Do I have to report this income to the IRS if I never get a 1099-K?
Yes. The IRS says that whether or not you receive a Form 1099-K, you must report all income from selling goods or services on your tax return. Payment apps and online marketplaces must send a 1099-K when payments for goods or services total over $20,000 in more than 200 transactions, but they may send one for lower amounts. Source: IRS, "Understanding your Form 1099-K" (irs.gov/businesses/understanding-your-form-1099-k), checked 2026-10-20. General information, not tax advice.
Do I owe self-employment tax on side hustle income in the US?
According to the IRS, you must pay self-employment tax and file Schedule SE if your net earnings from self-employment were $400 or more. The rate is 15.3% (12.4% Social Security and 2.9% Medicare), and you may need to pay estimated taxes quarterly. Source: IRS, "Self-employment tax (Social Security and Medicare taxes)" (irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/self-employment-tax-social-security-and-medicare-taxes), checked 2026-10-20. General information, not tax advice.