{"id":1654,"date":"2024-01-05T08:25:44","date_gmt":"2024-01-05T08:25:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/?p=1654"},"modified":"2024-01-05T15:20:03","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T15:20:03","slug":"best-gnome-desktop-extensions-ubuntu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/best-gnome-desktop-extensions-ubuntu\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Best GNOME Extensions that are Beautiful (2024)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1655 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Best-GNOME-Extensions-for-Ubuntu.jpg\" alt=\"13 Best GNOME Extensions that are Beautiful (2024)\" width=\"736\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Best-GNOME-Extensions-for-Ubuntu.jpg 736w, https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Best-GNOME-Extensions-for-Ubuntu-300x85.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Best-GNOME-Extensions-for-Ubuntu-150x42.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Best-GNOME-Extensions-for-Ubuntu-696x197.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Extensions are a major part of the overall GNOME experience as they add value to the ecosystem either it is too bold its Desktop Environment (DE) to workflow, to add more functions than provided by default, or to freshen up the user interface. To put a long story short you can customize your desktop theme with the help of these extensions.<\/p>\n<p>With the default Ubuntu switching from Unity towards it, now it is time that you get familiar with the different choices that it offers. Finding one can be quite a difficult task this is why we have compiled for you a list to save your time and energy to follow through to know it all.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/best-gnome-desktop-extensions-ubuntu\/#List_of_13_Best_GNOME_Desktop_Extensions_To_Try_On_Ubuntu\" title=\"List of 13 Best GNOME Desktop Extensions To Try On Ubuntu\">List of 13 Best GNOME Desktop Extensions To Try On Ubuntu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/best-gnome-desktop-extensions-ubuntu\/#Apt-Update_Indicator_%E2%80%93_Overall_best_GNOME_extension\" title=\"Apt-Update Indicator &#8211; Overall best GNOME extension\">Apt-Update Indicator &#8211; Overall best GNOME extension<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/best-gnome-desktop-extensions-ubuntu\/#Appfolders_Management\" title=\"Appfolders Management\">Appfolders Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/best-gnome-desktop-extensions-ubuntu\/#Caffeine_%E2%80%93_Best_GNOME_Extension_for_Ubuntu\" title=\"Caffeine &#8211; Best GNOME Extension for Ubuntu\">Caffeine &#8211; Best GNOME Extension for Ubuntu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/best-gnome-desktop-extensions-ubuntu\/#Auto_Move_Windows\" title=\"Auto Move Windows\">Auto Move Windows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/best-gnome-desktop-extensions-ubuntu\/#Clipboard_Indicator\" title=\"Clipboard Indicator\">Clipboard Indicator<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/best-gnome-desktop-extensions-ubuntu\/#CPU_Power_Manager_Intel_only\" title=\"CPU Power Manager (Intel only)\">CPU Power Manager (Intel only)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/best-gnome-desktop-extensions-ubuntu\/#Frippery_Move_Clock\" title=\"Frippery Move Clock\">Frippery Move Clock<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/best-gnome-desktop-extensions-ubuntu\/#Extensions_by_Petres\" title=\"Extensions by Petres\">Extensions by Petres<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/best-gnome-desktop-extensions-ubuntu\/#User_Themes\" title=\"User Themes\">User Themes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/best-gnome-desktop-extensions-ubuntu\/#Gno-Menu\" title=\"Gno-Menu\">Gno-Menu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/best-gnome-desktop-extensions-ubuntu\/#MConnect\" title=\"MConnect\">MConnect<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/best-gnome-desktop-extensions-ubuntu\/#Hide_Activities_Button\" title=\"Hide Activities Button\">Hide Activities Button<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/best-gnome-desktop-extensions-ubuntu\/#OpenWeather\" title=\"OpenWeather\">OpenWeather<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/best-gnome-desktop-extensions-ubuntu\/#How_To_Install_Gnome_Shell_Extensions_2_Methods\" title=\"How To Install Gnome Shell Extensions (2 Methods)\">How To Install Gnome Shell Extensions (2 Methods)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/best-gnome-desktop-extensions-ubuntu\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_13_Best_GNOME_Desktop_Extensions_To_Try_On_Ubuntu\"><\/span><strong>List of 13 Best GNOME Desktop Extensions To Try On Ubuntu<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apt-Update_Indicator_%E2%80%93_Overall_best_GNOME_extension\"><\/span><strong>Apt-Update Indicator &#8211; Overall best GNOME extension<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1656 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Apt-Update-Indicator-Extension.jpg\" alt=\"Apt Update Indicator Extension\" width=\"669\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Apt-Update-Indicator-Extension.jpg 669w, https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Apt-Update-Indicator-Extension-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Apt-Update-Indicator-Extension-150x92.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Apt-Update-Indicator-Extension-356x220.jpg 356w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Distributions like Ubuntu or Debian utilize Apt as their package manager. This allows users for a more streamlined update experience.<\/p>\n<p>It settles on the top bar and notifies you regarding updates waiting on the system. It displays recently added repos, files that are auto removable, residual config files, and also allows checking for updates manually all on one basic drop-down menu.<\/p>\n<p>A simple one that promises to add an immense amount of functions to any system.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extensions.gnome.org\/extension\/1139\/apt-update-indicator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"td_btn td_btn_md td_shadow_btn\">Install Apt-Update Indicator Extension<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>READ ALSO:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/fix-add-apt-repository-command-not-found-ubuntu-debian\/\">How to Solve Add-Apt Repo Command Not Working.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Appfolders_Management\"><\/span><strong>Appfolders Management<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A major feature we think that it is missing is the ability to organize the default app grid. This is something that is included by default in KDE\u2019s apps dashboard there in the Elementary OS\u2019s Slingshot launcher and also in the MAC operating system yet GNOME 3.26 is not something that comes easily, it changes that.<\/p>\n<p>With this, you can easily organize your applications into different folders with a simple right-click &gt; add to the folder. It is just not adding apps, it is so natively implemented that you shall wonder why this is not built into the default experience.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extensions.gnome.org\/extension\/1217\/appfolders-manager\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"td_btn td_btn_md td_shadow_btn\">Install Appfolder Management Extension<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Caffeine_%E2%80%93_Best_GNOME_Extension_for_Ubuntu\"><\/span><strong>Caffeine &#8211; Best GNOME Extension for Ubuntu<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1657 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Caffeine-Gnome-desktop-extension.jpg\" alt=\"Caffeine Gnome Desktop Extension\" width=\"645\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Caffeine-Gnome-desktop-extension.jpg 645w, https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Caffeine-Gnome-desktop-extension-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Caffeine-Gnome-desktop-extension-150x104.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Caffeine-Gnome-desktop-extension-603x420.jpg 603w, https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Caffeine-Gnome-desktop-extension-100x70.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This one allows you to keep your computer screen from auto-suspending at the flip of a switch. Shaped like a coffee mug, it embeds itself into the right side of your top bar and clicks show that your system is \u201cCaffeinated\u201d with a soft addition of steam to the mug followed by a notification.<\/p>\n<p>The same is true for turning it off, enabling auto to suspend or screen save again. It is very easy to use.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Author:<\/strong> Eon<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extensions.gnome.org\/extension\/517\/caffeine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"td_btn td_btn_md td_shadow_btn\">Install Caffeine Extension<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Auto_Move_Windows\"><\/span><strong>Auto Move Windows<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you utilize different virtual desktops just like us then this is the best choice as it makes the workflow much easier. With this, you can set your apps to open automatically on the virtual desktop of your choosing. It is as simple as you add an app to the list and select the desktop you want that specific app to open on.<\/p>\n<p>From them, every time you open it, it shall open on that. It makes all the difference as soon you log in to your system all you need to do is open it and it shall open to where you want it automatically without having to move it around manually each time you get to work.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extensions.gnome.org\/extension\/16\/auto-move-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"td_btn td_btn_md td_shadow_btn\">Install Auto Move Windows Extension<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clipboard_Indicator\"><\/span><strong>Clipboard Indicator<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1659 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Clipboard-Extension.jpg\" alt=\"Clipboard Extension\" width=\"673\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Clipboard-Extension.jpg 673w, https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Clipboard-Extension-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Clipboard-Extension-150x101.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Clipboard-Extension-624x420.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 673px) 100vw, 673px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is a clean and simple management tool. This extension is there on the top bar and catches the recent clipboard history (stuff that is copy and pasted). It saves all this information unless and until you clear its history.<\/p>\n<p>Now if you work with docs that you don\u2019t want to be saved like this such as credit card numbers or any other personal information then it also offers a private mode in which you can toggle on the off for such cases.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extensions.gnome.org\/extension\/779\/clipboard-indicator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"td_btn td_btn_md td_shadow_btn\">Install Clipboard Indicator Extension<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CPU_Power_Manager_Intel_only\"><\/span><strong>CPU Power Manager (Intel only)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At first, we thought that this one it not very useful but after using it we found out that the functions it carries must be backed into all the systems at least all laptops, that too by default. It allows you to select which system resources are being used at any given time period.<\/p>\n<p>It has a simple drop-down menu with which you can change between different present or user-made profiles that control at which frequency the CPU is to run. Like set it to \u201cquiet\u201d present, this tells your system to use only 30% of resources in such a case.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, set it to \u201cHigh Performance\u201d present to allow your system to run at full potential. This is handy only when you have loud fans and want to lower it down or need to save battery life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Author:<\/strong> Martin31821<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extensions.gnome.org\/extension\/945\/cpu-power-manager\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"td_btn td_btn_md td_shadow_btn\">Install CPU Power Manager Extension<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>READ ALSO:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/top-5-best-free-android-emulators-for-linux\/\">Free Android Emulators You Should Install Today.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frippery_Move_Clock\"><\/span><strong>Frippery Move Clock<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1660 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Frippery-Move-Clock-Extension.jpg\" alt=\"Frippery Move Clock Extension\" width=\"644\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Frippery-Move-Clock-Extension.jpg 644w, https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Frippery-Move-Clock-Extension-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Frippery-Move-Clock-Extension-150x68.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 644px) 100vw, 644px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This one is for all those who are used to having their clock on the right of the panel in unity. It moves it from the middle of the top panel towards the right side. Moreover, moves the calendar and notification window but does not move the notifications themselves.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Author:<\/strong> rmyorston<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extensions.gnome.org\/extension\/2\/move-clock\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"td_btn td_btn_md td_shadow_btn\">Install Frippery Move Clock Extension<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Extensions_by_Petres\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extensions.gnome.org\/extension\/1036\/extensions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Extensions by Petres<\/strong><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is yet another one to make it to the list which allows you to enable or disable other extensions to access settings in one single package. These either sit next to other icons in the panel or in the drop-down menu.<\/p>\n<p>Keeping everything at one side is a good way to get access to all without any need to open up the GNOME Tweak Tool to do so.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"User_Themes\"><\/span><strong>User Themes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is a must-have for all those who want to customize it. Now, by default it allows users to change the theme of apps, icons, as well as cursors but not the theme of the shell. It fixes it by enabling you to change the theme of it, allowing you to get most of the customization experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Author:<\/strong> fmuellner<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extensions.gnome.org\/extension\/19\/user-themes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"td_btn td_btn_md td_shadow_btn\">Install User Themes Extensions<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>READ ALSO:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/debian-vs-ubuntu-comparison-14-different-features-compared\/\">Debian or Ubuntu? Make an informed decision.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gno-Menu\"><\/span><strong>Gno-Menu<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1662 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Gno-Menu.jpg\" alt=\"Gno Menu\" width=\"672\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Gno-Menu.jpg 672w, https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Gno-Menu-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Gno-Menu-150x85.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This one brings in a more traditional menu to the GNOME DE. Now, it not only adds an app menu to the top panel but brings in different functions and customization along with it. If you the kind of user who is used to using this traditionally which is found in this but do not want the bugs and issues that Ubuntu 17.10 brought to then this is the best alternative.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Author:<\/strong> Panacier<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extensions.gnome.org\/extension\/608\/gnomenu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"td_btn td_btn_md td_shadow_btn\">Install Gno-Menu Extension<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MConnect\"><\/span><strong>MConnect<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This one offers a way to integrate the KDE conflict apps within its desktop. Although this offers a way to connect android sets virtually with any Linux DE, its indicator lacks a good way to integrate more seamlessly into any other DE than plasma.<\/p>\n<p>It fixes this problem, providing the user with a straightforward drop-down menu that allows you to send SMS, browse the phone\u2019s cell system, locate phones, and send files to the phone from the desktop. We were happy after using this. You need KDE installed along with this in order to get it to work.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hide_Activities_Button\"><\/span><strong>Hide Activities Button<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This does exactly as you expect. It hides the activities button which is found at the left corner of the top panel. It activates the activities overview in it traditionally, but many users use the Super Key from their keyboard to perform the same function.<\/p>\n<p>Although it disables the button itself, it does not disable the hot corner. As Ubuntu 17.10 offers you the ability to shut it off in the native settings app this is not a big deal for the users of Ubuntu. For another kind of distribution, there are many ways to disable it as you desire.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Author:<\/strong> Zeten30<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extensions.gnome.org\/extension\/744\/hide-activities-button\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"td_btn td_btn_md td_shadow_btn\">Install Hide Activities Button Extension<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OpenWeather\"><\/span><strong>OpenWeather<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1664 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Open-Weather-Gnome-Extension.jpg\" alt=\"Open Weather Gnome Extension\" width=\"670\" height=\"327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Open-Weather-Gnome-Extension.jpg 670w, https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Open-Weather-Gnome-Extension-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Open-Weather-Gnome-Extension-150x73.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Open-Weather-Gnome-Extension-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another one that provides weather information at a glance. The best part it is customizable and lets you view all the information for whatever location you want. The best thing is that it does not rely on systems location services. It gives you the choice between OpenWeatherMap and Dark Sky to provide information regarding this which is to be displayed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Author:<\/strong> Jens<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>READ ALSO:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/dekisoft.com\/which-ubuntu-version-is-best\/\">Decide Which Ubuntu Version Should You Choose (Compared).<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Install_Gnome_Shell_Extensions_2_Methods\"><\/span><strong>How To Install Gnome Shell Extensions (2 Methods)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are two ways on how you can achieve this:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Method #1: Through your browser<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open Firefox and <a href=\"https:\/\/addons.mozilla.org\/en-US\/firefox\/addon\/gnome-shell-integration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">install shell integration add-on.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Add it to your browser.<\/li>\n<li>Now choose your favorite one and viola!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Method #2: Using Shell Host Connector<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open your terminal<\/li>\n<li>Paste the below command in and hit &#8220;Enter&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<pre><code>root@dekisoft-team:~ sudo apt install chrome-gnome-shell\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>3. Done<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Well, these were the best Gnome shell extensions for Ubuntu and other distributions that you can install for free. Some of them were curated from Reddit and also reviewed by us. These add great visual styles and almost act like a theme without having all those files and fancy wallpapers installed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Extensions are a major part of the overall GNOME experience as they add value to the ecosystem either it is too bold its Desktop Environment (DE) to workflow, to add more functions than provided by default, or to freshen up the user interface. 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