Google Drive Mini

Create and manage Google Drive files.

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Google Drive Mini is a powerful Chrome extension that streamlines managing your Google Drive files directly from your browser. With a familiar, intuitive interface, it allows you to create new docs, spreadsheets, and forms; rename, download, or delete files; and browse various Google Drive sections such as Shared With You and Starred. All file operations happen locally in your browser, ensuring your data remains private with no uploads to third-party servers.

This extension is designed for simplicity and efficiency, providing essential Google Drive management features without the clutter. Enhance your Google Drive experience with quick access and easy organization — all within a lightweight pop-up window. Note that Google Drive Mini is an independent community project and not affiliated with Google Inc.

By:: https://docscreate.com
Users:: 200,000+
Rating:: 4.54

(50)
Version:: 3.9.9 (Last updated: 2024-10-03)
Creation date:: 2021-07-08
Risk:: Moderate risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:: storage
downloads
identity
identity.email
Host permissions:: <all_urls>
Size:: 267.26K
Email:: ve*****@gmail.com
URLs:: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Chrome Web Store
Updated:: 20 hours ago

Ranking

# 1,329 ▲ 37

Other rankings

#144 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 2

#9 in drive keyword 50 ▼ 1

#32 in google docs keyword 42 ▼ 1

#107 in google sheets keyword 19 ▼ 2

#107 in google sheets. keyword 19 ▼ 2

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User reviews

Users appreciate Google Drive Mini for its ease of use, speed in creating documents, and productive features that streamline Google Drive file management. The extension enhances organization and quick access to various file formats, making it a valuable tool for many. However, common issues include repeated login prompts, limited account selection options, and inconvenient window behavior upon opening documents. Some users also report compatibility problems with non-Chrome browsers and harbor privacy concerns. Overall, the extension is well-liked but could benefit from improvements in login stability, account management, and user interface behavior.

Pros

Easy and fast to use, allowing quick document creation.
Provides access to various file types for quick creation and management.
Helps in organizing files efficiently with a convenient drop-down menu.
Enables seamless collaboration and real-time editing (based on Google Docs feature praise).
Highly productive, simple, and useful tool favored by many users.

Cons

Repeated login issues, requiring users to log back in frequently.
Inability to choose or switch between different Google accounts easily for document creation.
Opening documents in a new window instead of a new tab, which affects usability negatively.
Limited browser compatibility, with problems using the extension in browsers like Microsoft Edge.
Some users express concern about data security and privacy when using the app.

Recent reviews

"Google Docs has completely transformed the way I work and collaborate with others. The real-time editing feature is a game-changer—being able to see changes as they happen and leave comments for teammates makes communication seamless. I also love that I can access my documents from any device without worrying about saving or losing progress. Whether I’m drafting a report, creating a proposal, or sharing notes, Google Docs makes the process fast, easy, and efficient. It’s become an essential tool in both my professional and personal life." — Webworkathomeonline

Armando Glifonia, 2025-04-07

I've used a few of these and this on is super easy and has easy access to all the different possible files you might want to make quickly

Mark Kelly, 2025-03-04

when I try to login I got below error This app is blocked This app tried to access sensitive info in your Google Account. To keep your account safe, Google blocked this access.

Ken Cheng, 2024-10-28

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Google Drive Mini requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

Google Drive Mini has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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