Register the Chrome Web Store developer account
30 min sign-up, 1-3 days for verification
Submitted to Chrome Web Store. Manifest v3, narrow permissions. Review ~3-7 days.
Get your manifest.json on Manifest V3
1-3 days if migrating from MV2, 2-4 hr if fresh
Approved. Available immediately on Chrome Web Store.
Build the icon, screenshots, and promotional graphics
4-8 hr
Update: added safelist toggle. Reviewed in 24 hr (smaller update).
New permission for tabs API; reviewed in 5 days; approved.
Write the listing copy + permission justifications
3-5 hr to draft, 2-3 hr to refine
Test in unpacked + packaged modes
2-4 hr
Upload the .zip and fill the listing
1-2 hr
Submit for review and prepare for the rejection cycle
1 hr to submit, 1-7 days waiting, repeat on rejection
Set up auto-update + a version-bump cadence
1 hr to set up, ongoing
Post-launch: ratings, reviews, support, and policy enforcement
Ongoing, 2-5 hr/week for the first month