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CrankWheel Screen Sharing Chrome Extension Analysis

Automation & Workflow Efficiency

Chrome extension ID: dooinopjfnhlmmdkdepajfipfhlcmjgp

CrankWheel is a browser-based extension that allows users to share their desktop, specific windows, or tabs via a simple link. The tool includes features for remote control, screen recording, and real-time engagement tracking to enhance virtual interactions.

Developer:CrankWheel
Version:8.17.0.0
Size:120KiB
Last updated:
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External:Chrome Web StoreOfficial website

Overview

Installs

50K+

Rating

★ 4.8

407 reviews

Languages

10 locales

Includes Deutsch, English, Nederlands, español...

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

Low review signal

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

Listing positioning

CrankWheel positions itself as a frictionless, instant screen-sharing solution that requires no downloads or software installation for viewers. It emphasizes ease of use for sales, customer support, and remote training, even on mobile devices.

Inferred product pattern

A sales-focused screen-sharing tool designed to eliminate viewer friction through browser-based, link-only access.

Review-backed pain points

Users reported issues with audio not transmitting, a lack of remote control capabilities on Mac, and unexpected behavior when using extended monitors.

Observed feature gaps

Users have requested better keyboard interaction/tab locking and more clarity on the exact format of links sent to mobile users.

Tags
Screen SharingRemote ControlSales EnablementVideo RecordingClient Collaboration
Target users

- Sales professionals

- Customer support agents

- Insurance agents

- Remote trainers

Primary use cases

- Sales presentations

- Remote customer support

- Product demonstrations

- Virtual training sessions

Positive themes

- Frictionless viewer experience with no downloads required

- Ease of use for non-technical clients

- Seamless CRM integration

- Real-time engagement tracking

Negative themes

- Lack of audio support in some sessions

- Remote control functionality limitations on macOS

- Setup friction regarding login requirements

- Difficulty managing extended monitor setups

Observed friction

- The product offers a free tier for limited commercial use (up to 15 meetings per month), with enterprise features available via paid plans.

Evidence boundary: Data extracted from the Chrome Web Store listing and a sample of user reviews highlighting ease of use and specific functional limitations. Review samples include some older data points which may not reflect the current state of the software.
Complaint summaries
Review-backed complaint signals grouped by operational area.

Support

No significant support complaints were found; some users specifically praised the helpfulness of the support staff.

Reliability

Occasional reports of audio issues and difficulties when switching between screens on extended monitor setups.

Privacy

No privacy complaints observed in the review samples.

Access & pricing

- Free entry with paid features

- Account required for core usage

- Limited free usage observed

Store listing facts

Listing assets

- Screenshots: 5

- Videos: 1

- Languages: 10

Trust signals

- Privacy policy

- Developer contact

- Official website

- Support link

Store metadata

- Version: 8.17.0.0

- Size: 120KiB

- Last updated:

Listing SEO keywords

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

Core discovery

screen sharing extensionremote desktop sharingno download screen sharesales presentation toolbrowser based screen share

Comparison

Zoho Webinars

Problem

screen share no audioremote control Macscreen share extended monitor

Alternative

instant screen sharingno installation screen share

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Screenshots

CrankWheel Screen Sharing screenshot
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CrankWheel Screen Sharing screenshot

Links

Website: crankwheel.com

Privacy policy: https://crankwheel.com/privacy-policy/

Support links: https://support.crankwheel.com/

Videos: Watch

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