# DOCX Viewer

> Allows you to view docx documents using docxjs.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/docx-viewer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/docx-viewer)

## Overview

- **ID:** `docx-viewer`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** def00111
- **Category:** appearance,other,tabs
- **Daily users:** 1,376
- **Weekly downloads:** 63
- **Rating:** 4.55 / 5 (11 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-12
- **First published:** 2021-04-14
- **Size:** 633 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/docx-viewer/)

## Description

**DOCX Viewer** is a powerful Chrome extension that enables users to open and view DOCX documents straight within the browser without needing external software. Leveraging the innovative **docxjs** library, it offers quick rendering and smooth interaction with your Word documents.

This lightweight add-on enhances productivity by eliminating the step of downloading and opening docx files separately. The user interface is simple and intuitive, making it accessible to everyone from students to professionals. Icons used in the extension are designed by Freepik from Flaticon, ensuring a visually appealing experience.

Whether you receive DOCX files via email, web downloads, or cloud services, DOCX Viewer streamlines your workflow by providing instant access to content within a tab, saving time and effort.

## Rankings

- #2,770 — Overall
- #261 — Tabs
- #29 — viewer
- #30 — documentation
- #51 — document

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `webRequest`
- `webRequestBlocking`
- `tabs`
- `activeTab`
- `storage`
- `menus`
- `notifications`

### Host permissions

- `http://*/*`
- `https://*/*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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