> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.we360.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.we360.ai/reference/work-and-time-management/user-interfaces/chrome-extension.md). # Chrome Extension This page covers the Chrome Extension for the we360 app The We360.ai **Chrome Extension** is a lightweight, browser-based tracking client. It is ideal for employees who work primarily inside the browser — or on devices where installing the full desktop agent isn't practical — and can be used **on its own**, without the desktop app. The extension shares the same tracking policies as the desktop agent, so what it captures (screenshots, screen recording, idle detection, domain blocking) is governed by the **same** organization settings you configure in the portal. {% hint style="info" %} The extension and the desktop app are governed by one shared tracking policy. Anything you enable or disable in **Settings → Compliance & Security** and **Settings → Productivity** applies to both. {% endhint %} ## Signing In The extension signs in against your organization's workspace, just like the portal and desktop app. {% stepper %} {% step %} ### Install the extension Add the We360.ai extension from the Chrome Web Store (or your organization's managed-extension rollout) and pin it to the toolbar. {% endstep %} {% step %} ### Enter your workspace Click the extension icon and enter your **Workspace** name. This routes you to your organization's sign-in page. {% endstep %} {% step %} ### Log in Enter your **Email** and **Password** (or continue with your organization's single sign-on). Once authenticated, the extension is ready to track. {% endstep %} {% endstepper %} ## Key Features 1. **Attendance from the browser:** Punch in, punch out, and manage breaks directly from the extension popup — no separate app required. 2. **Activity tracking:** Records the active tab's website and page title, along with keyboard and mouse activity, to measure active versus idle time. Individual keystrokes are **never** recorded (no keylogging). 3. **Screen capture:** Periodically captures screenshots of the visible tab when screenshots are enabled in your organization's policy. 4. **Screen recording:** Captures screen recordings when recording is enabled in your organization's policy. 5. **Live view:** Supports on-demand live streaming of the employee's screen to authorized managers in the portal. 6. **Idle detection:** Detects inactivity and can automatically punch the employee out after a configured idle period. 7. **Website blocking:** Enforces your organization's blocked-domain list — a restricted site is closed or replaced with a policy notice. 8. **Projects & tasks:** Lets employees select the project or task they are working on so time is attributed correctly. ## When to Use the Extension vs. the Desktop App {% columns %} {% column %} ### Chrome Extension * Best for browser-first roles and quick rollouts. * No installation of a desktop application required. * Captures browser activity, attendance, and screen data for the browser. {% endcolumn %} {% column %} ### Desktop App * Best for full-device visibility across all applications. * Tracks every desktop application, not just the browser. * Adds USB monitoring, device/location tracking, and virtual-desktop (Citrix/RDP/VDI) support. {% endcolumn %} {% endcolumns %} {% hint style="info" %} For deep, system-wide monitoring, deploy the [Desktop App](/reference/work-and-time-management/user-interfaces/desktop-app.md). Many organizations use the extension for browser-heavy teams and the desktop agent everywhere else. {% endhint %} {% hint style="info" %} This extension is an alternative for users to access features without downloading the application onto their computers. Initializing and configuration must be done via web portal for assigning Admin role, allotting teams, etc. {% endhint %} ## Getting Started It's super simple for users to add the we360 chrome extension: * Click [here ](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/we360ai-workforce-product/eainhghihghonimoemjhiimpkfejkgbd)to access the extension on the Chrome Web Store * Alternatively, head over to the [Chrome Web Store](https://chromewebstore.google.com/) and search for `We360.ai Workforce Productivity Analytics` .
We360.ai Workforce Productivity Analytics listing on the Chrome Web Store with the Add to Chrome button
* Click on `Add to Chrome` * This will open up the following pop up box:
Chrome prompt listing the permissions the We360.ai extension requests, with Add extension and Cancel buttons
* Click on `Add extension` * This will add the extension, and display this Thank You page.
Thank you page shown after installing the We360.ai Chrome extension, pointing to the toolbar icon to get started
* Give the extension permissions required:
Chrome Extensions panel showing the We360.ai extension requesting access to the current site
Chrome toolbar menu for the We360.ai extension with site data access, manage extension and permissions options
* Now you're ready to sign in. ## Signing in * Enter the Workspace/Domain name assigned to your organization
We360.ai Chrome extension sign-in screen asking for the organization workspace or domain name
* Enter your email ID and password to sign into your account. Once signed it, you'll see an authentication complete prompt as so:
Authentication complete confirmation shown after signing in to the We360.ai Chrome extension
### Punch In/Out Once logged in, the extension will be available to use to punch in, take a break, and punch out.
Chrome extension Attendance tab showing current working time and the Punch In button
Select Break dialog in the Chrome extension listing lunch and tea break options with durations
Chrome extension Attendance tab after punching in, with the Take Break link and Punch Out button
The `Take Break` option is visible in grey above the Punch Out button. {% hint style="info" %} If user is already punched in via another instance of the app (Mobile App or Computer Application), then the following prompt will appear: Prompt warning that the user is already punched in on another device and asking whether to punch out there {% endhint %} ### Tasks/Project The extension also allows the user to track their tasks with a timer. In the extension, switch from Attendance to My Task:
Chrome extension My Task tab with project and task selectors and a timer ready to track
Then, select the project you're working on, and the task within that project. Users can search for an existing task by name, or also create a New Task on selected project. {% hint style="info" %} Projects and Tasks must be defined previously via the web portal. {% endhint %} Once selected, you can start the in-built timer and get started on your work. When changing tasks, you can stop the time tracker.
Chrome extension My Task tab tracking a selected task with the timer running and a stop button
{% hint style="info" %} Clicking on `More Detail >>` will redirect to the task selected, otherwise it opens the Projects tab in the portal. {% endhint %} ### Other Features Pressing the button Info button icon button allows the options of toggling Auto Punch-In ON/OFF, as well as checking date & time of last sync, and an option to manually sync to current time. The prompt also displays version of extension being used. Make sure to use the latest version for the most updated features & support. ![Chrome extension workspace panel showing the Auto Punch-In toggle, last sync time and extension version](https://312671257-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FQ3PNLgMbrzO5nP1CwEjg%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-6dd081668c11ebb95ee5cd43ab00614aa3f82e4e%2Fchrome-extension-workspace-auto-punch-in-last-sync.png?alt=media) The Domain name on top left is a hyperlink that, when clicked, redirects the user to the Projects Dashboard in the web portal. The Sign out icon in the We360.ai Chrome extension header, used to log out of the extension button logs the user out. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.we360.ai/reference/work-and-time-management/user-interfaces/chrome-extension.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.