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I built a Chrome extension that adds missing features to ChatGPT - now it has paying users and growing demand
r/microsaas
6/30/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT Power-Up | https://powerupchat.com/?source=msa3 | Browser Extension | Favorite Instructions, Folders + Subfolders, Multi-Select Chats, UX boosts |
| Tally.tv | Not provided | Video Editing | Used for zoom effects in demos |
| Canva Video Editor | Not provided | Video Editing | Used for final touches on demos |
| PeerPush | https://peerpush.net | Peer-Powered Discovery | Suggested for more peer-powered discovery |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- ChatGPT UI is slow and inefficient for power users
- Difficulty saving and reusing prompts
- Lack of chat organization features
- Time-consuming chat management (e.g., bulk deletion)
- Buried customization settings
Problems to Solve:
- Improve productivity when using ChatGPT for work
- Save and instantly access frequently used prompts
- Organize chats efficiently
- Quickly declutter chat history
- Make customization features more accessible
Potential Solutions:
- Browser extension adding features like Favorite Instructions, Folders, Multi-Select
- Positioning customization tools prominently above input box
- Creating focused tools that solve specific pain points
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Building small, focused tools that solve real pain points
- Starting with free version to gain users, then monetizing
- Testing pricing models iteratively
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Initial user acquisition via Reddit post
- Organic word-of-mouth growth
- Offering lifetime deals to early adopters
Monetization & Product:
- Started with $20 lifetime deal pricing
- Switched to $7/month subscription model
- Testing pricing strategies
- Product-market fit validated by paying users
User Engagement:
- Soliciting user feedback directly in Reddit comments
- Building features based on personal frustration (founder-user alignment)
- Community validation through comments expressing appreciation