Get CRX

Get source .crx extension file of any Chrome extension

Get CRX - Retrieve Source CRX Chrome Extension Files

'Get CRX' is a useful Chrome extension enabling users to instantly access the .crx source file of any free Chrome extension. With a simple right-click context menu option, it allows the easy retrieval of extension files in Google Chrome. It functions on both new and old versions of the Chrome Web Store, enhancing the usability and accessibility of Chrome extensions.
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Extension stats

Users: 30,000+
Rating: 4.46
(81)
Version: 1.51 (Last updated: 2023-11-18)
Creation date: 2020-03-09
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • downloads
Host permissions:
  • https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/
  • https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/
Size: 9.93K

Ranking

# 5,142 ▲ 76
Other rankings
#1720 in Developer Tools ▲ 1 #220 in context menu keyword 24 ▲ 4 #277 in file keyword 48 ▲ 4

Other platforms

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4.20 (135) 62,100+
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

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Now working on both old and new Chrome Web Stores

Instantly get .crx source file of any free Chrome extension via right click context menu.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works well for downloading Chrome extensions.
  • Simple and direct functionality.
  • Effective for backing up extensions.
  • Compatible with Chrome and Brave browsers.
Cons
  • Does not work with some versions of Chrome.
  • Conflicts with other extensions like FireShot.
  • Inconsistent functionality; sometimes fails to recognize CRX files.
  • Automatic updates cause issues with newer versions.
Most mentioned
  • Not working properly in certain Chrome versions.
  • Conflicts with the FireShot extension.
  • Versions 1.41 and above have issues, recommending version 1.40.
  • Good for backing up extensions, but functionality varies.
User reviews
Worked great!
by Stefan Batrinache (Blur), 2024-11-12
Nice. Works for me. Simple direct and to the point :)
by Raven, 2024-10-15
by Andrey, 2024-06-27
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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Risk likelihood

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