Here to
help you save.
A little help for the things you’re into.
Get set up, get unstuck, or get in touch.
From “I like that” to saved.
Add the extension.
Get it free from the Chrome Web Store and click Add to Chrome. Your board has the same button: on an empty board, and under Finish setup at the top until setup is done.
Sign in to your board.
Open things{i}fw in the same Chrome browser as your extension and sign in with Google or your email. The extension connects by itself and ticks off its step under Finish setup.
See something you’re into?
Hover over an image or video and click +. A checkmark means it’s saved. For a link, open the extension and paste a URL, or choose Save this page.
Find it on your board.
New saves land in your Inbox. Move them into sections, explore your timeline, or search for that thing you saw earlier.
A small snag?
I don’t see the + button.
Open the extension from Chrome’s extensions menu and turn on Show + on images and videos. Refresh the page and hover over a larger image or video.
The button appears on images and videos at least 150 pixels on their shortest side. It won’t appear on CSS backgrounds, inside embedded frames, or on pages Chrome prevents extensions from accessing, such as the Chrome Web Store and browser settings. Try pasting the page’s link into the extension instead.
The extension isn’t signed in.
Open your board, sign in, and refresh the tab. Then reopen the extension and check the account shown at the bottom. Use the same Chrome profile for the board and the extension.
If it still isn’t connected, reload the extension in Chrome’s extensions settings, then refresh your board again.
Something I saved isn’t on my board.
Check that the extension and your board show the same account. Clear any active search, look in your Inbox or Timeline, and refresh the board. Check your internet connection and try saving again if no checkmark appeared.
An image is unavailable, or a video won’t play.
Saved media uses the original site’s file. If a post is removed or the site blocks its images, the preview may stop loading. Open the saved item’s source link to check the original.
Some videos, including many on X, use temporary streaming URLs. These are saved as a preview image with a link to the original post.
How do I remove or back up my saves?
Select items on your board and press Delete or Backspace. Use Undo if you change your mind. You can also click a saved image’s checkmark on the original page to remove it.
In board Settings, Export downloads a JSON backup and Import merges one back into your account. Removing the Chrome extension doesn’t delete your account’s saved items. For help with your account or a data deletion request, email Smit.
Why does the extension need access to websites?
It runs on websites so it can show the save button on images and videos and capture the source link when you save. You can turn the hover button off in the extension popup, or manage site access in Chrome’s extension settings.
Your saved items are stored in your signed-in account so they can appear on your board across devices.
Can I connect my references to an AI app?
Yes. Open Settings → Connect AI apps on your board. The AI app setup guide walks through connecting your library and choosing which sections to share.
Still stuck? Say hey.
I’m Smit Chandrapatel, the developer behind things{i}fw. Send a bug, a question, or something you wish it could do.