Description
Easily open desired links in a PDF viewer.
Extension Rankings
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Ranking Summary
#2,026
Overall Rank
#1,806
Extension Rank
#127
"Viewer" Keyword
#48
"Pdf" Keyword
Review Summary
Users find the extension useful for opening PDFs directly within Chrome, particularly appreciating its simplicity and effectiveness on Chrome and Chromebook platforms. However, recurring issues include incompatibility with Brave and Linux browsers, inability to open certain PDFs, and platform restrictions tied to Adobe Reader on Windows. Some users report intrusive behavior like opening ads or new tabs on startup, leading to mixed overall experiences.
Pros
- Allows opening PDF files directly in the browser
- Simple and straightforward to use
- Helpful for users wanting to view PDFs without downloading
- Works well on Chrome and Chromebook devices
- User appreciates the extension's functionality and developer efforts
Cons
- Does not work on Brave browser and Linux systems
- Fails to open PDFs not accessed via Google search
- Hardcoded for Adobe Reader on Windows, lacks options for other platforms
- Some users report the extension opening ads instead of PDFs
- Occasionally opens tabs automatically on browser startup
Permissions
This extension can:
- storage
- downloads
- contextMenus
- notifications
- nativeMessaging
Additional Information
Version
0.1.5
Updated
January 26, 2025
Size
0.02 MB
Languages
en
Developer Information
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