The Best Chrome Extensions for Moodle Students in 2026

Moodle runs in your browser, which means the right extensions can make it faster, easier to read and much better for studying. Here are seven types of extensions worth having in 2026, with what each is good for.

1. TrustStudy: AI study help on the page

TrustStudy reads a question on the page and shows the answer as a small note in the corner. It has four input modes (Select, Text, Screenshot and Double-click), several AI models, and reasoning levels from fast to thorough. It is built for checking practice questions without leaving Moodle.

Best for: practice quizzes, revision, checking your answers after you try.

Keep in mind: it is a study tool. Use it only where AI is allowed. See is TrustStudy safe?.

2. A grammar and writing checker

Tools like Grammarly or LanguageTool check spelling and grammar in Moodle's text editor, forum posts and essay answers. They help you write clearly, especially in a second language.

Best for: forum posts, assignments and essays.

Keep in mind: check whether your course allows AI rewriting features, which go beyond grammar fixes. Our essay guide explains where the line usually is.

3. A citation manager connector

Zotero Connector or Mendeley's web importer save sources with one click and generate citations. Essential for any course with research assignments.

Best for: essays, reports and theses.

4. Dark mode

Dark Reader or a similar extension adds a dark theme to Moodle pages, which many students find easier on the eyes during long evening sessions.

Best for: late-night reading and long revision sessions.

Keep in mind: dark mode can occasionally make diagrams harder to read. Turn it off for image-heavy pages.

5. A focus blocker

Extensions that block distracting sites for a set time help you stay on Moodle when you should be studying.

Best for: study sessions and remote exams where you are allowed only Moodle.

6. A translator

Google Translate's extension or DeepL help international students with difficult words in readings and instructions.

Best for: understanding course material in a second language.

Keep in mind: translating quiz questions during a graded quiz may be restricted. Check first.

7. A screenshot and annotation tool

Capture diagrams from slides and annotate them for your notes.

Best for: building visual study notes.

How to choose extensions safely

Every extension can see something about the pages you visit. Before installing:

• Install only from the Chrome Web Store.
• Read the permissions and the privacy policy.
• Prefer extensions that act only when you trigger them.
• Remove extensions you no longer use.

Avoid unknown scripts and "Moodle hack" tools. We explain why in Moodle quiz scripts on GitHub.

A reminder about quizzes