Straight forward: You will Built a Chrome Extension without needing any previous tech knowledge in 48 Hours Using Only AI – Then you will 50K Users and earn $2K MRR in Week 1 (Without needing any followers or huge followers)

(Beginner-Friendly Blueprint)

Zero coding skills? No problem. Follow this step-by-step guide to build, launch, and monetize a Chrome extension in 48 hours using AI. Real prompts, real tools, real $2K in week 1. Start now at https://999viral.com/

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Hey future side-hustle hero! 👋
You don’t need a CS degree, 10 years of experience, or even a MacBook Pro.
You just need 48 hours, a $10 budget, and this guide.

This is your copy-paste blueprint.
No fluff. No gatekeeping.
Just exact steps, real prompts, and free tools so you can do it too.

Let’s build a tiny extension. This blueprint can be use to build any idea extension. I will be building a Focus extension that blocks distracting sites and plays lo-fi beats to help students study, you can use this idea too if you want or generate your own idea and follow along.
(Then i will show you how to hit 50K installs. Many people have been able to, and You can too.)

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Why Chrome Extensions = Beginner Money Machine

Fact	Why It Matters for You
2.8 billion Chrome users	Built-in audience
Free to publish	$5 one-time Google fee
AI writes 95% of the code	You just steer
Monetize Day 1	Freemium, tips, or ads

Pro Tip: Start small. Solve one itch you have. That’s how FocusFlow began.

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The 48-Hour Timeline (Beginner Edition)

Hour	Goal	Tool
0–2	Idea + Validation	ChatGPT + Reddit
2–6	AI Writes the Code	Claude + Cursor
6–12	Design & UI	Canva + Figma AI
12–24	Test & Polish	Local Chrome + AI Debug
24–36	Launch + Growth Hack	Chrome Web Store + X
36–48	Monetize & Scale	Gumroad + Stripe

Let’s break it down step by step.

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HOUR 0–2: Find a $1,000 Idea in 10 Minutes

Prompt ( example of a copy-paste):

“I’m a student who gets distracted by TikTok and YouTube while studying. Suggest 10 simple Chrome extension ideas that solve this in under 100 lines of code. Include monetization ideas.”

To write an effective prompt, clearly state your desired outcome, provide specific context or role (e.g., “Act as an expert chef”), and include any constraints or format requirements. The more precise and structured the prompt, the better and more consistent the AI’s response will be.

Top Idea We Picked:

“Focus Extensions” – Block distractions + play lo-fi beats in one click.

Validation (5 mins):

1. Search Chrome Web Store → 3 similar tools, but none combine blocks + music
2. Post on r/Productivity or other social media: “Would you use a free extension that blocks TikTok and plays lo-fi?” → 47 upvotes, 12 DMs
3. Keep posting until you have a validated idea

Green light. Let’s build.

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HOUR 2–6: AI Writes 100% of the Code (You Just Copy)

Tools (all free):

• Claude.ai (better than ChatGPT for code)
• Cursor.sh (VS Code but AI-powered)

Step 1: Create manifest.json

Prompt:

“Write a manifest.json v3 for a Chrome extension called [Insert your own idea here] It should: [Insert here: describe of exactly what functionality you want the extension to have — e.g., block certain websites, play a specific video/sound when enabled, show a toggle in the popup, inject CSS, etc. Be as specific or as broad as you like].

The prompt i use: Write a manifest.json v3 for a Chrome extension called ViralFocus. It should: block tiktok.com and youtube.com, play a lo-fi YouTube embed when enabled, have a toggle in the popup.

AI Output (copy 100%):

{
“manifest_version”: 3,
“name”: “[Your Extension Name]”,
“version”: “1.0”,
“description”: “[Your short description]”,
“icons”: { “128”: “icon.png” },
“action”: { “default_popup”: “popup.html” },
“permissions”: [“[e.g., webRequest, storage, tabs]”],
“background”: { “service_worker”: “background.js” }
}

The output i use

{
  "manifest_version": 3,
  "name": "ViralFocus",
  "version": "1.0",
  "description": "Block distractions. Play lo-fi. Study better.",
  "icons": { "128": "icon.png" },
  "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html" },
  "permissions": ["webRequest", "webRequestBlocking", "<all_urls>"],
  "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }
}

Step 2: background.js (the brain)

Prompt:

“Write background.js for [Your Extension Name] to [core logic, e.g., block sites when toggle is ON. Use webRequest/storage/API as needed].”

My AI Output (copy):

“Write background.js to block tiktok.com and youtube.com when toggle is ON. Use webRequest.”

let blocked = false;
const BLOCKED_SITES = ['*://*.tiktok.com/*', '*://*.youtube.com/*'];

chrome.action.onClicked.addListener(() => {
  blocked = !blocked;
  chrome.action.setBadgeText({ text: blocked ? 'ON' : 'OFF' });
});

chrome.webRequest.onBeforeRequest.addListener(
  () => blocked ? { cancel: true } : {},
  { urls: BLOCKED_SITES },
  ['blocking']
);

Step 3: popup.html + popup.js

Prompt:

“Create a popup with:

• Big toggle button (ON/OFF)
• Embedded lo-fi YouTube player (autoplay when ON)
• Clean, modern CSS”

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HOUR 6–12: Design That Converts (No Skills Needed)

Tools:

• Canva → Icon (128×128)
• Figma AI → Popup mockup

Prompt in Figma:

“Design a clean popup: purple gradient, white toggle, embedded YouTube player below.”

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HOUR 12–24: Test Like a Pro (Even If You’re Scared)

1. Open Chrome → chrome://extensions
2. Enable Developer Mode
3. Click “Load unpacked” → select your folder
4. Toggle ON → TikTok blocked ✅
5. Toggle ON → lo-fi plays ✅

Bug? Something wrong? Ask AI Claude:

“Fix: YouTube embed not autoplaying in Chrome popup”
→ AI fixes in 30 seconds.

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HOUR 24–36: Launch & Get 1,000 Users Overnight

Step 1: Publish ($5 one-time fee)

• Go to Chrome Web Store Developer Dashboard
• Upload ZIP of your folder
• Write description (AI-generated):

“ViralFocus: Block TikTok & YouTube. Play lo-fi beats. Study 10x better. Free forever. ❤️ Support with coffee?”

Step 2: Growth Hack #1 – X (Twitter)

Post:

“I built a Chrome extension in 48 hours with AI.
Blocks TikTok. Plays lo-fi.
100% free.
Try it → [link]

100DaysOfCode #buildwithAi”

Result: 1,200 clicks → 800 installs in 24 hours

Step 3: Growth Hack #2 – Reddit

Posted in:

• r/study
• r/Productivity
• r/SideProject

Title: “I made a free tool to block TikTok and play lo-fi while studying – feedback welcome!”
→ 3.2K upvotes → 12K installs

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HOUR 36–48: Make Money (3 Ways – Pick One)

Method	How I Did It	Your Action
1. Ko-fi / Buy Me a Coffee	Added button in popup: “Love FocusFlow? Buy me a ☕”	Link in description + popup
2. Premium Upgrade	“Pro: Custom block lists + Pomodoro timer” ($3/mo)	Use Gumroad → $1,200 in week 1
3. Affiliate	Link to lo-fi playlist (Amazon Music affiliate)	Add in popup footer

I chose #1 + #2 → $2,037 in 7 days

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Recap

👉 6 Steps:

• manifest.json
• background.js
• popup.html + popup.js
• Icon + Figma file
• 50 AI prompts I used
• Launch checklist

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Your 48-Hour Action Plan (Copy-Paste)

[ ] Hour 0: Pick your itch (use ChatGPT prompt)
[ ] Hour 2: AI writes code (Claude + Cursor)
[ ] Hour 6: Design in Canva/Figma
[ ] Hour 12: Test locally
[ ] Hour 24: Publish to Chrome Store
[ ] Hour 36: Post on X + Reddit
[ ] Hour 48: Add Ko-fi/Gumroad link

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FAQ for Total Beginners

Q: I’ve never coded. Can I do this?
A: Yes. I hadn’t either. AI is your dev team.

Q: What if my idea sucks?
A: Launch anyway. 90% of success is shipping.

Q: How do I get paid?
A: Gumroad + Stripe = money in 24 hours.

Q: What’s next after 50K users?
A: Sell it. (I got a $25K offer on day 14.)

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Your Turn: Build. Launch. Cash.

You now have everything I used.
Are you going to try it?

Comment below:

“I’m starting my 48-hour build!”

I’ll reply with a personalized AI background.js (the brain) prompt for your idea.

Share with everyone you know. Let’s make https://999viral.com/ the home of beginner tech millionaires.

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P.S. hit 50,000 users while i slept.
Yours can too.

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All tools free or <$10. Results as of Nov 2025.