Description
Lets you load pages in IE with a single right-click context menu
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Ranking Summary
#7,786
Overall Rank
#6,628
Extension Rank
Review Summary
Open IE is appreciated for simplifying opening pages in IE and Firefox, saving manual copying efforts. Users praise its simplicity and developer work. However, multiple reviews highlight that the required helper app is frequently missing or cannot be downloaded, rendering the extension ineffective. The user interface requires too many clicks and lacks options to set defaults. Support for Edge is incomplete, and the extension is unusable if installations are restricted, limiting its usefulness in some environments.
Pros
- Works well for opening pages in Internet Explorer and Firefox.
- Simple and convenient to use without many complicated features.
- Saves time by eliminating the need to copy URLs manually into another browser.
- Developer is appreciated for creating and maintaining the extension.
- Option to open pages in different browsers is useful, including some portable browser support with registry tweaks.
Cons
- Requires a helper app (setup.exe) which is often unavailable or cannot be downloaded, making the extension unusable for some users.
- Multiple clicks needed to open links in another browser; lacking a default browser setting or streamlined interface.
- Lack of clear instructions or descriptions on how to use the extension.
- Does not fully support Edge browser; it opens Edge but does not navigate to the current page.
- Cannot use on systems where installation of helper apps is restricted, such as certain work computers.
Permissions
This extension can:
- tabs
- storage
- downloads
- contextMenus
- nativeMessaging
Additional Information
Version
2.3
Updated
September 19, 2015
Size
1.22 MB
Languages
en
Developer Information
AuthorKunihiro Ando
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