Many believe that Chrome OS is nothing more than a glorified Chrome browser. That would have been true three to four years ago, but that statement doesn't hold water right now (check out our top Chrome OS tips and tricks). Currently, Chrome OS is supported by many different ecosystems, including the web, Android, and even Linux. This essentially means that Chromebooks offer millions of built-in apps from multiple subsystems. So, in this article, I'm going to share some of the best Chrome OS apps available on Chromebook right now. We have included top-notch apps for all categories, so that you can have a pleasant experience while using Chrome OS.

We have categorized the article into four sections, so that you can conveniently navigate through the list of apps. First we have mentioned web apps and then Android, Chrome extensions and finally Linux apps. We have selected only the best Chrome OS apps that work perfectly without any issues. So now, let's go ahead and start with web apps first.

Before we begin, let me clarify a few important points about web apps. Web apps are basically websites on the internet, but they mainly follow the PWA (Progressive Web Apps) standard. If you're unfamiliar with PWA, it's a flexible and modular web standard that allows websites to behave like native apps. You can create a dedicated window on the website, pin it to your shelf and use it offline. Simply put, PWAs are the cornerstone of Chrome OS, which is why we're going to list the best web apps on Chrome OS first.

Web apps that adhere to PWA standards now come with a handy "Install" button in Chrome's address bar. You no longer need to create a web app manually on Chrome OS. Just click the "Install" button and the web app will be installed on your Chromebook. You can even pin this app to the taskbar. For example, if you open snapdrop.net, you can click the "Install" button at the top right, and you're done.