CRX Extractor/Downloader

Download CRX Files directly as crx or zip file depending upon your choice

CRX Extractor/Downloader: Download CRX Files Easily

CRX Extractor/Downloader is a practical tool enabling users to easily download Chrome extension CRX files as either a crx or zip file directly from the Chrome Extension Store. Further ensuring user privacy, this extension doesn't contain any tracking or ad code. It negates the need to copy-paste URLs to different sites for downloading extensions. An added feature of CRX to ZIP conversion is also available.

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Extension stats

By: https://thebyteseffect.com

Users: 100,000+

Rating: 4.40

(470)

1 new ratings

Version: 1.5.9 (Last updated: 2025-03-07)

Creation date: 2019-04-26

Permissions:

downloads
contextMenus
activeTab
downloads

Host permissions:

*://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx*
*://clients2.googleusercontent.com/crx/download/*

Size: 11.73K

Email: su*****@thebyteseffect.com

URLs: Website

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 1,880 ▲ 82

Other rankings

#6503 in Developer Tools ▲ 88

#25 in downloader keyword 62

#65 in source code keyword 26 ▲ 2

#71 in file keyword 54 ▲ 5

#119 in download keyword 67 ▲ 16

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

CRX Extractor/Downloader (v1.5.7)

61 3.50

(2)

CRX Extractor/Downloader (v1.5.3)

2,319+ 3.00

(2)

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Easy to use
Works well for offline extension backup
Effective for downloading CRX files
Supports various operating systems and browsers

Cons

Issues with downloading updated extensions after December 2024
Sometimes downloads .txt format instead of .crx
Problems on mobile browsers
Not functioning on Edge for Android

Most mentioned

Works well
Does not work for some updated extensions
Easy to use
Backup for offline installations

User reviews

muy util

Jimiry Lingüini, 2025-02-25

thank u dawg <3

Micah James Hughes, 2025-02-18

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Сергій Рожков, 2025-02-14

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Extension safety

Risk impact

CRX Extractor/Downloader requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Request access to the following domains: google.com, googleusercontent.com
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of CRX Extractor/Downloader. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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