What BetterCampus can do for you
BetterCampus is a free browser extension that transforms Canvas from a clunky school system into something that actually works for you. Over 1.5 million students use it to stay organized, study better, and make Canvas feel like their own space.
Make Canvas easier on your eyes
Canvas wasn't built with late-night study sessions in mind. BetterCampus adds dark mode to reduce eye strain when you're working after dark, plus dozens of community-made themes that let you personalize everything—from colors and fonts to full background images. You can browse themes other students created, remix them to match your style, or build your own from scratch.
Stay on top of your work
The default Canvas to-do list is just a list. BetterCampus turns it into something you can actually work with:
Visual progress tracking — See your tasks fill up as you complete them
Subtasks — Break big assignments into smaller steps so they feel manageable
Work times — Schedule specific times to work on each task
Calendar sync — Send your Canvas deadlines straight to Google Calendar or Microsoft Outlook
Instead of scrambling to remember what's due, you'll see everything in one organized view.
Track your grades smarter
The Canvas grades page shows you what you got. BetterCampus shows you where you're headed:
Grade goals — Set the grade you're aiming for in each class and track your progress
GPA calculator — See what scores you need on upcoming assignments to hit your target
Grade trends — Watch how your grades change over time so you know if you're improving or slipping
It's like having a study coach built into your grades page.
Study with tools that actually help
BetterCampus gives you study features Canvas doesn't:
Flashcards and quizzes — Create study sets for any class and test yourself
AI-powered notes — Record lectures and turn them into organized notes automatically
Chat with your files — Upload PDFs, lecture slides, or notes and ask questions about them
Smart notes cleanup — Take messy class notes and let AI clean them up into something readable
Little things that make a difference
BetterCampus also includes small but useful extras:
Study playlists — Connect Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube to play music while you work
Custom timers — Set your own work and break intervals (great for Pomodoro)
Breathing breaks — Quick focus resets when you need them
Motivation quotes — Choose quotes that show up to keep you going
Celebrations — Get a satisfying animation when you complete tasks, with options for confetti, fireworks, stars, and more
Free vs. Pro
BetterCampus is free to start. The free plan includes community themes, a basic to-do list, limited study tools, and limited AI notes. Pro unlocks unlimited themes, two-way calendar sync, unlimited flashcards and study sets, unlimited AI transcription, advanced grade tracking, and complete customization for $20/month.
Most students start free and upgrade when they want more.
Ready to try it?
BetterCampus works as a browser extension that layers on top of Canvas—no new logins, no separate app, no complicated setup. Just install it in your browser, log into Canvas like normal, and everything works automatically.