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Automa Chrome Extension Analysis

Automation & Workflow Efficiency

Chrome extension ID: infppggnoaenmfagbfknfkancpbljcca

Automa is a browser extension that allows users to create custom automation workflows for web browsers without extensive manual coding. It provides a drag-and-drop interface to build sequences of actions, which can be triggered or scheduled to perform routine web tasks.

Version:1.30.01
Size:2.57MiB
Last updated:
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External:Chrome Web StoreOfficial website

Overview

Installs

200K+

Rating

★ 4.4

281 reviews

Languages

1 locales

Includes English

Market analysis

Review-backed positioning, friction, and market signals for this Chrome extension.

Backed by review samples

Macro category

Automation & Workflow Efficiency

Pricing friction

Low review signal

Complaint intensity

High review signal

Listing & review signals
Observed signals from store listing text and review samples.

Listing positioning

Automa positions itself as a versatile browser-based automation tool capable of handling form filling, repetitive tasks, screenshots, and web data scraping. It emphasizes user control through a visual workflow builder and offers scheduling capabilities for executing automated sequences.

Inferred product pattern

Open-source browser automation builder with a complex node-based UI that struggles with maintenance and user onboarding.

Review-backed pain points

Users struggle with steep learning curves, sparse documentation, and broken workflow recording. Frequent complaints exist regarding UI design, specifically window focus issues during execution and removal of legacy navigation shortcuts.

Observed feature gaps

Lack of comprehensive, up-to-date documentation and templates. Absence of a background execution mode that doesn't disrupt foreground work. Potential bugs in trigger logic and tab management.

Tags
Browser AutomationWeb ScrapingWorkflow BuilderNo-CodeTask Automation
Target users

- Web developers

- Data analysts

- Power users

- Automation enthusiasts

Primary use cases

- Web form automation

- Automated web data scraping

- Browser task scheduling

- UI interaction workflows

Positive themes

- High potential for complex task automation

- Powerful visual workflow builder

Negative themes

- Poor documentation and outdated tutorials

- High learning curve requiring coding knowledge

- UI usability issues

- Intermittent functional breakage after updates

Observed friction

- Account blocking complaints detected

- Performance complaints detected

- Users expressed frustration over login failures and the presence of premium features in an environment that may not be fully functional.

Evidence boundary: Extracted from 279 user reviews; high reliance on negative feedback regarding software stability and documentation quality. Review sample skewed heavily toward negative feedback; may not represent the experience of the broader, quieter user base.
Complaint summaries
Review-backed complaint signals grouped by operational area.

Support

Documentation is frequently cited as outdated, incomplete, or confusing, leaving users unable to build simple workflows.

Reliability

High frequency of reports regarding broken triggers, failed execution, memory leaks during loops, and poor compatibility with certain browser versions.

Privacy

No specific privacy or security concerns regarding data handling were identified in the review set.

Access & pricing

- Free entry with paid features

- Login needed for core features

- Limited free usage observed

Store listing facts

Listing assets

- Screenshots: 4

- Videos: 1

- Languages: 1

Trust signals

- Privacy policy

- Developer contact

- Official website

- Support link

Store metadata

- Version: 1.30.01

- Size: 2.57MiB

- Last updated:

Store description excerpt
Short excerpt from the public Chrome Web Store listing; full copy is available on the official store page.
From auto-fill forms, doing a repetitive task, taking a screenshot, to scraping data of the website, it's up to you what you want to do with this extension. And you also can schedule when the automation will execute. If you have a question or want to report a bug, feel free to open an issue in automa GitHub repository. GitHub: https://github.com/AutomaApp/automa

Listing SEO keywords

Search intent keywords
Keyword signals for evaluating how users may discover, compare, or search for this extension category.

Core discovery

browser automation extensionweb scraping toolautomate repetitive browser tasksno-code workflow builder

Comparison

Automa vs Seleniumbrowser automation alternatives

Problem

Automa not workingAutoma documentation issuesbrowser automation bug

Alternative

UiPathBrowserflowTasker for Chrome

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FAQ

What is Automa mainly used for?
Automa is a browser extension that allows users to create custom automation workflows for web browsers without extensive manual coding. It provides a drag-and-drop interface to build sequences of actions, which can be triggered or scheduled to perform routine web tasks.
What market signals stand out?
Established adoption with moderate review base. Last known update: 02/09/2026.
What should builders compare before entering this space?
Compare install concentration, rating quality, update recency, screenshots, developer portfolio, listing claims, and review-backed friction signals.
Is this page review-backed?
Backed by review samples. This page combines store metadata with selected review signals, while raw store metrics remain visible for comparison.

Screenshots

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Links

Website: extension.automa.site

Privacy policy: https://extension.automa.site/privacy

Support links: https://github.com/automaapp/automa/issues

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