# Find in Files

> Full-text for files. Instant find text in files. Search word in pdf, txt, csv, json, html, ...

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/find-in-files](https://chrome-stats.com/d/find-in-files)

## Overview

- **ID:** `find-in-files`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** timecode
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 29
- **Weekly downloads:** 1
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.9
- **Last updated:** 2021-03-23
- **First published:** 2021-03-14
- **Size:** 18 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/find-in-files/)

## Description

Find in Files is a Firefox add-on that allows you to instantly search for words and phrases in your local text files and PDF. It provides full-text search functionality for various file formats including pdf, txt, csv, json, and html. With Find in Files, you can quickly find the information you need without hassle.

## Rankings

- #20,719 — Overall
- #65 — file
- #145 — phrase

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low 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/find-in-files)