Extension Source Downloader

Download the source code for chrome extensions via toolbar popup in .zip or .crx formats.

What is Extension Source Downloader?

The 'Extension Source Downloader' is a Chrome extension that lets users download the source code for any Chrome extension. Users can open the toolbar popup and add an extension URL. The tool then auto-extracts the related extension ID for ease. Users can choose to download the extension as '.zip' or '.crx' file formats. Progress is displayed by a toolbar popup progress bar. When finished, the file is downloaded to the default download location on the user's machine.

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By: leocompson

View on Chrome Web Store

Users: 10,000+

Rating: 4.13 (16) ▲ 0.06

Version: 0.1.3 (Last updated: 2023-11-20)

Creation date: 2020-11-23

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

storage
activeTab
downloads

Host permissions:

*://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx*
*://clients2.googleusercontent.com/crx/download/*

Size: 21.69K

Email: le*****@gmail.com

URLs: Website

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 9335 ▼ 43

Other rankings

#158 in Tools

#3 in source code keyword 28

#5 in source keyword 35 ▲ 3

#122 in progress keyword 28 ▲ 10

#128 in downloader keyword 83 ▲ 32

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Summary

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This extension allows you to download the source code for chrome extensions. Please open the toolbar popup and add a valid extension URL in the designated input field (top section). You can also navigate to the chrome web store, find an extension, and then open the toolbar popup.

The URL for the active tab will be automatically inserted into the input field. Once the URL is added, the related extension ID will be extracted and written in the - Current extension ID - area. Now, please click on the - Download as CRX - or - Download as ZIP - buttons to start downloading the extension as ".zip" or ".crx" formats. Please note that the progress bar in the toolbar popup shows you the current progress for downloading the extension. Once downloading is done, the final file will be downloaded to the default download location on your machine.

If you have a feature request or found a bug to report, please fill the bug report form on the addon's homepage (https://mybrowseraddon.com/extension-source-downloader.html).

User reviews

User reviews summary

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 perfectly for converting plugins to zip for unpacking
Simple and effective
Gives the user a small edge over cutting edge technology to prevent tracking

Cons

Some users experienced issues with file naming
No context menu for easier use

Most mentioned

Works perfectly
Downloaded the zip of the extension without issues
Simple and effective

Recent reviews

Worked perfectly for converting a plugin to a zip then unpacking in Brave and other browsers that aren't updated to the chrome store version. Thanks

Rob Level, 2024-04-16

При попытке скачать crx на комп тупо устанавливает расширение в браузёр, а вот zip скачивает.

proXOR Zaruba, 2024-04-02

si cumple

fred ramos, 2024-01-24

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Safety

Risk impact

Extension Source Downloader is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Extension Source Downloader if you trust the publisher.