# Open Any URL

> Start any .url file and navigate to the file or URL in your default browser.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.connectingsoftware.cbopenanyurl](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.connectingsoftware.cbopenanyurl)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.connectingsoftware.cbopenanyurl`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Connecting Software s.r.o. & Co. KG
- **Category:** BUSINESS
- **Downloads:** 27,992
- **Rating:** 3.60 / 5 (95 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-22
- **First published:** 2020-05-25
- **Publisher country:** AT
- **Size:** 7.20 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.connectingsoftware.cbopenanyurl)
- **Website:** [https://www.connecting-software.com/](https://www.connecting-software.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.connecting-software.com/open-any-url-privacy-policy](https://www.connecting-software.com/open-any-url-privacy-policy)

## Description

Open Any URL is a powerful Chrome extension designed to streamline your web navigation process. It enables you to open any .url file directly, instantly navigating to the associated file or URL in your default browser. This eliminates the tedious steps of selecting, copying, and pasting links, saving valuable time.

Ideal for users who store bookmarks or favorites in cloud services like Google Drive, Open Any URL offers quick and seamless access. Additionally, it's perfect for Salesforce mobile app users leveraging Document Extractor Built for Salesforce platform™ who manage their documents on SharePoint—allowing effortless file opening from within the Salesforce environment. Experience faster browsing and improved productivity with Open Any URL.

## Rankings

- #380,481 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.connectingsoftware.cbopenanyurl.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate that Open Any URL reliably opens URL and .url files in a browser and performs its basic function simply and effectively. However, multiple users report issues including confusing interface, slow installation, lack of automatic opening with a single click, and occasional failures when tapping links. While many find it good and useful, some describe it as useless or very bad due to these problems.

### Pros

- Opens URL and .url files in a browser as expected
- Simple and easy to use
- Performs the basic function it is designed for consistently
- Useful for accessing any URL files
- App is generally good as per multiple user comments

### Cons

- Some users find the app confusing or not user-friendly
- Installation can take a long time
- App may not automatically open .url files with a single click
- Doesn't always work as expected on tapping certain items, causing frustration
- Several users find the app useless or very bad

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