Docs Online Viewer

Name: Docs Online Viewer
Rating: 2.5294 (34 reviews)
Author: Deekshith Allamaneni

Docs Online Viewer provides a convenient method to open online documents/files of any format (PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, PPT, RTF, ODT, ODP, CSV etc.) using Google Docs & Zoho Viewer directly in your browser eliminating the need of any additional plugins.

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Features & Capabilities

Docs Online Viewer is a powerful Chrome extension that enables you to open various document formats directly in your browser. Supporting files like PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, PPT, RTF, ODT, CSV, and many more, it utilizes Google Docs and Zoho Viewer APIs to display documents online without requiring any additional software or plugins.

This extension offers a lightweight, convenient, and secure browsing experience by minimizing the need for third-party software, reducing system load, and protecting you from potentially malicious downloads. It's an essential tool for effortless and seamless document viewing on the web.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

5.5.6resigned1 Last updated: 2024-04-25

Version code:

5726172

Creation date:

2012-05-08

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Permissions:

storage

Content scripts matches:

<all_urls>

Size:

16.61KB

Email:

dk*****@gmail.com

URLs:

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Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-17

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 1,937 ▼ 6

Other rankings

#167 in Download Management

#351 in Privacy & Security ▼ 3

#2 in online keyword 68 ▼ 1

#6 in viewer keyword 56

#42 in line keyword 50

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Developed by:

Deekshith Allamaneni

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/docs-online-viewer/

Email:

dk*****@gmail.com

Website:

http://dov.parishod.com/

User Reviews

Reviews are mixed: multiple users praise the add‑on for previewing web‑hosted Office documents and say it’s essential when it works, but many others report it is unreliable — forcing downloads or showing blank pages — and has inconsistent support across file types. Common complaints also include inability to open local files and poor UI/toolbar integration or documentation.

Pros

Previews web-hosted office documents (DOC/XLS/PPT/XLSX) for many users when it works
Several users report it works reliably for them and is a useful/essential add‑on for viewing documents online
Integrates into browsing so you can open documents from links/pages without leaving the browser (for supported links)

Cons

Often fails to open files for some users and instead forces download or shows a blank/grey page
Inconsistent file‑type support — users report problems with PDFs, PPT/ODT, RTF and some XLSX/CSV link formats
Cannot preview local/desktop files — only web‑hosted documents are supported
Usability issues: no obvious toolbar icon/options or clear instructions; link placement/formats can prevent the viewer from appearing

Recent reviews

Trash... Doesn't work!

by An*****, 2026-05-07

doesnt do anything as listed

by Fi*****, 2025-09-13

by 天灭*****, 2025-03-24

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Is Docs Online Viewer Safe?

Risk impact

Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

Docs Online Viewer requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Firefox add-on may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Firefox add-on reputation on Firefox Add-ons Store, the amount of time the Firefox add-on has been around, and other signals about the Firefox add-on. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Firefox add-on.

Docs Online Viewer is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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