# Base64 Codec

> Base64 Encoder Decoder, based on contextMenu, with in-place html text replacement.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/base64-codec](https://chrome-stats.com/d/base64-codec)

## Overview

- **ID:** `base64-codec`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** pshekhar
- **Category:** web-development,privacy-security
- **Daily users:** 106
- **Weekly downloads:** 5
- **Rating:** 2.67 / 5 (3 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2020-10-02
- **First published:** 2020-10-01
- **Size:** 24 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/base64-codec/)

## Description

**Base64 Codec** is a handy Chrome extension that simplifies the process of encoding and decoding Base64 strings directly on any webpage. By selecting text and using the context menu (right-click), users can quickly convert strings to Base64 or decode them without leaving the page.

This extension performs in-place HTML text replacement, ensuring seamless and efficient workflow without the need for external tools or switching tabs. Ideal for developers, web designers, and tech enthusiasts who frequently work with Base64 encoding.

## Rankings

- #11,368 — Overall
- #9 — base
- #64 — qr code
- #105 — string
- #169 — codes
- #228 — code

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `contextMenus`
- `tabs`
- `notifications`
- `http://*/`
- `https://*/`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/base64-codec)