Chrome extension
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The NameDrop Chrome extension brings pronunciation to the browser: it scans pages you visit for NameDrop profile links, alerts you when profiles are found, and lets you play audio or open profiles from the toolbar. It also powers in-browser helpers for Gmail and Outlook email signatures.
The extension is free and works on Chrome (Manifest V3). Install from the Chrome Web Store.
What you’ll get
Section titled “What you’ll get”- Automatic page scanning for NameDrop links (
namedrop.io,nmdrp.xyz, and related profile URLs) - A toolbar popup listing detected profiles on the current tab — play audio, open profiles, load more results
- Chrome side panel with the same profile list and playback (optional view alongside the page)
- Inline players on links in the page — play buttons and hover audio tooltips with waveform
- Email signature setup in Gmail and Outlook web compose (extension-assisted paste flow)
- Support when reading mail on Gmail, Outlook (Office 365 / Live), Yahoo, and Hotmail web interfaces
Quick start
Section titled “Quick start”-
Install the extension — Open the Chrome Web Store listing and click Add to Chrome. You only need to install once; NameDrop then works across sites you visit.
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Browse any webpage — Visit a site that links to NameDrop profiles (team pages, articles, LinkedIn, etc.). The extension scans the page and may show a subtle notification when profiles are detected.
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Open NameDrop from the toolbar — Click the NameDrop icon in Chrome. Review detected profiles, play pronunciations, or open the full NameDrop profile in a new tab.
How it works
Section titled “How it works”On any website
Section titled “On any website”- A content script runs on pages you visit and looks for anchors and URLs that point to NameDrop profiles (personal usernames or
/brands/...brand pages). - Matching links can show an inline play control or hover player so visitors hear the name without leaving the page.
- A background service worker coordinates detection, badge counts, and messages between the page, popup, and side panel.
- The popup and side panel list profiles found on the current tab, with play/pause, waveform playback, pagination (Load more), and a power toggle to enable or pause scanning.
Email clients (web)
Section titled “Email clients (web)”For Gmail and Outlook on the web, additional scripts help with email signatures:
- Gmail — Can inject a NameDrop signature block in compose windows and show a step-by-step guide on Gmail signature settings (CSP-safe overlay).
- Outlook — Inserts the NameDrop signature block in Outlook web compose.
For full signature copy-and-paste walkthroughs from the dashboard (all major clients), see Email signatures.
Extension UI at a glance
Section titled “Extension UI at a glance”| Part | Role |
|---|---|
| Toolbar popup | Profiles on this tab, audio playback, link to signature setup (envelope icon) |
| Side panel | Same profile list and player, docked beside the browser window |
| Inline on page | Play badges and hover players on detected NameDrop links |
| Context menu | Quick actions from right-click where supported |
Profiles may show an AI voice badge when the recording uses synthetic voice; human recordings play as uploaded.
When to use the extension vs other integrations
Section titled “When to use the extension vs other integrations”| Use case | Best option |
|---|---|
| Hear names while browsing LinkedIn, news, intranet pages | Chrome extension |
| Embed names on your website | Website plugin |
| Permanent signature in every email | Email signatures (dashboard + optional extension assist in Gmail/Outlook) |
| WordPress site | WordPress plugin |
The extension complements the website plugin: the plugin enhances your pages; the extension helps you when reading other people’s pages.
Privacy and performance
Section titled “Privacy and performance”- Scanning runs in the browser on pages you open; it looks for known NameDrop URL patterns and profile links.
- Audio is fetched when you choose to play — not pre-loaded for every link on the page.
- You can turn scanning off from the extension popup when you do not want detection on a session.
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”Extension icon missing after install
Pin the extension from Chrome’s puzzle menu (Extensions → pin NameDrop).
No profiles detected
The page may not contain links to namedrop.io or supported short links. Try a page that lists team members with NameDrop profile URLs.
Playback fails
The profile may not have a recording yet, or network access may be blocked. Open the profile on namedrop.io to confirm audio exists.
Signature not inserting in Gmail/Outlook
Use the Email signatures dashboard flow, or open signature setup from the extension popup (envelope) and follow the in-page guide.
Related
Section titled “Related”- Email signatures
- Website plugin
- Brand Pages — public URLs at
/brands/{username}that the extension can detect
Need help?
Section titled “Need help?”Contact hello@namedrop.io or use in-app feedback from the NameDrop dashboard.