# DownExtZip

> Download browser extension's source code as zip

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `downextzip`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** FoxRefire
- **Category:** web-development,download-management
- **Daily users:** 91
- **Weekly downloads:** 2
- **Rating:** 3.75 / 5 (4 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-11-23
- **First published:** 2024-08-05
- **Size:** 101 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/downextzip/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/FoxRefire/DownExtZip](https://github.com/FoxRefire/DownExtZip)

## Description

DownExtZip is a powerful Chrome extension designed to help developers and enthusiasts download browser extension source codes effortlessly. It supports multiple popular websites including addons.mozilla.org, chromewebstore.google.com, microsoftedge.microsoft.com, and others. Users can download extensions as XPI or CRX files, or as ZIP archives.

One standout feature is the ability to download the extension code as a ZIP archive with beautified code, making it easier to read and understand. This extension streamlines the process of obtaining and analyzing extension source code for development, learning, or auditing purposes.

For more details and source code, visit the official repository on GitHub.

## Rankings

- #12,218 — Overall
- #4 — owner

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`

### Host permissions

- `<all_urls>`

## 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/downextzip)