Frequently asked questions

Carefully. The Chrome Web Store has branding policies covering Google trademarks, and names implying official status can be rejected. Descriptive phrases like "X for Chrome" are generally safer than names that read as Google-made — but check the current policies before publishing. See the store naming tips.

Short, pronounceable, clear about the job, distinctive in a crowded store, and free of trademark conflicts — under about 20 characters so it survives toolbar tooltips. Our naming guide walks through the full process.

Not automatically. The tool does no trademark or store-listing checks. Search the Chrome Web Store for collisions and check your country's trademark database before committing.

Descriptive names match Web Store search queries and help new extensions get discovered; brandable blends are more memorable and ownable long-term. Many extensions launch descriptive and rebrand once they have users.

No. ChromeCharm is an independent naming tool. "Chrome" here refers to the browser users install extensions into, not to any endorsement or affiliation.

Yes. It runs entirely in your browser using crypto.getRandomValues(). Seed words and generated names never leave your device. See the privacy page.

It swaps the adjective pool used in descriptive names: professional (Swift, Prime, Solid) versus playful (Zippy, Breezy, Sunny). Match the tone to your audience — a security tool should not sound breezy.

Aim for under about 20 characters. Longer names get truncated in the toolbar tooltip and in store cards.

Ideally, yes. A matching domain gives you a home for docs and support and makes the project look legitimate. Check domain availability alongside the trademark search.

Rename before launch, not after. Before launch a rename costs an afternoon; after launch it costs reviews, ranking and user trust. Treat any exact Web Store collision as a disqualifier and pick your runner-up.

No — name first, logo second. A distinctive name constrains the icon in a useful way, while designing the logo first often produces a generic mark. Pick the name, then brief the icon around it.

Sparingly. One descriptive word users search for (Tab, Cookie, Password) helps discoverability; stuffing keywords looks spammy and gets truncated. Put one keyword in the title and the rest in the listing description.

Pick a different name. Even an inactive listing with your name confuses users and search results. Treat any exact Web Store collision as a disqualifier and promote your runner-up.

A seed word is a word describing what your extension does — tabs, passwords, notes. When you type one into the generator, some names are built around it so the shortlist stays relevant to your extension instead of drifting into generic vocabulary. It is optional: without it you get broader, more surprising combinations.