UWP Companion

Redirect various websites to a preferred third party UWP app

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2023-05-05
Users: 237
Rating: 4.50 (4)
Version: 1.0.0 (Last updated: 2019-08-21)
Creation date: 2019-08-21
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • webNavigation
  • tabs
  • storage
Size: 1.71M
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
UWP Companion (v1.0.3)
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Extension summary

A browser extension to serve as a companion to various 3rd party UWP apps, enabling a smooth transition from Website to App.

When a supported third party app is installed, this extension will attempt to open that app with context in mind. Third party Windows 10 apps for YouTube, Reddit, Spotify, Mixer, and more are supported directly by the developers.

User reviews

great extension connecting between UWP apps and the internet browser would love to see more!
by Abdelwahed AJ, 2021-06-08

Issue: If you only have one tab open, and you've selected that it closes the tab when open the UWP companion app, then the browser closes. If you then re-open the browser, and you've set it to open to the last page used, you have yourself a frustrating loop...
by Birger Flonaes, 2019-06-14
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Extension safety

Risk impact

UWP Companion requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

UWP Companion may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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