# Hovering Social Media Extensions The Google Chrome Cortex Makes Sharing Better and Faster By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-12-12 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-chrome-cortex References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1662856/cortex-for-google-chrome-solves-one-of-social-medias-big-problems) & [cortexapp](http://cortexapp.com/) Life these days is all about speed and convenience, so the Cortex is sure to be welcomed with open arms. The Cortex is a free [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circle-to-search1) Chrome browser extension that uses a circular user interface that allows the user to post to [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grey-scale-browser-extensions), [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viral-reply) and Tumblr with one simple click. Created by the brilliant Joey Primiani, the Google Chrome Cortex is being touted as the problem-solver for all social media problems. Check out the video to see just how the Google Chrome Cortex works. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Streamlined Social Media:** Opportunities for social media platforms to create streamlined and efficient sharing experiences for their users. - **Browser Extensions:** Opportunities for developers to create browser extensions that enhance user experience and address convenience issues. - **Circular UI Design:** Opportunities for UI designers to explore circular interface designs for streamlined and efficient user interactions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Social Media Platforms:** Social media platforms can innovate by creating extensions or features that improve the user experience while sharing content seamlessly. - **Browser Developers:** Developers have the ability to create browser extensions that streamline user experience in various ways, like with Cortex's one-click social media sharing feature. - **UI/UX Designers:** UI/UX designers can explore new interface designs like Cortex's circular interface to improve user experience across various digital platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mindful Browsing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creator-mode.md) - [Efficient AI-Based Searches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circle-to-search1.md) - [Smart Search Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-portal.md) - [Efficient Content Management Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-mimic.md) - [Social Media Profile Access](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profile-jumper.md) - [Customizable Internet Browsers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-internet.md) - [Instant URL Shortening](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/link-shortener.md) - [Enhanced Browser Shortcuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shortcuts-extension.md) - [Grey Scale Browser Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grey-scale-browser-extensions.md)