Open in Microsoft Edge

Easily open desired links in Microsoft Edge Browser
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The "Open in Microsoft Edge" Chrome extension lets you effortlessly open website links directly in Microsoft Edge. Simply install the extension, ensure you have Microsoft Edge installed, then right-click any link in Chrome and choose to open it in Edge. This tool is perfect for users who prefer browsing certain sites in Microsoft Edge without manually copying URLs.

Designed for ease and efficiency, the extension integrates smoothly via the context menu, requiring no complex configuration. Note that this extension is developed by a third party and is not an official Microsoft product.

Manifest V3 Extension Productivity Utilities
By:
Thomas David
Users:
9,000
Rating:
3.47
(257) 1 new ratings
Version:
3.0.0 Last updated: 2022-09-16
Creation date:
2020-12-15
Risk:
Low risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • nativeMessaging
Size:
310.27K
Email:
th*****@gmail.com
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Chrome Web Store
Updated:
a day ago

Ranking

# 9,983 ▲ 77
Other rankings
#10545 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 4 #35 in microsoft keyword 89 ▼ 8

User reviews

The extension is appreciated by some users for enhancing browser integration with Microsoft Edge, especially on Brave. However, many users report critical issues with functionality, notably on Linux and Chromebook systems, where the extension often does not work or fails to open Edge. Additionally, some users find the requirement to rate the extension before usage off-putting, leading to negative experiences.
Pros
  • Helpful functionality for integrating with Microsoft Edge from other browsers.
  • Generally considered good or excellent by some users.
  • Positive ratings and endorsements like 'best' and multiple thumbs up emojis.
  • Useful for users of Brave browser as an additional tool.
Cons
  • Does not function properly or at all on Linux-based systems like Linux Mint.
  • Frequently reported as not working or failing to open Microsoft Edge as intended.
  • Some users report issues with Chromebook compatibility and inability to use the extension effectively.
  • Appears to prompt users to rate before use, which frustrates some users.
Recent reviews
good
by ta*****, 2025-06-13
ok
by Li*****, 2025-06-07
good
by mi*****, 2025-05-28
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Open in Microsoft Edge requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Medium Facilitates communication between extensions and native applications, usually low risk if managed correctly.
Risk likelihood

Open in Microsoft Edge has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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