Microsoft Power Automate (Legacy)

Add-on for enabling web automation. This web extension is compatible with Power Automate for desktop version 2.26 or earlier.

Microsoft Power Automate (Legacy) - Web Automation Extension

Microsoft Power Automate (Legacy) is a Chrome extension that aids users in automating web-based tasks like scripting, testing, data extraction, and filling forms. It records users' actions on web applications to generate an automation flow. It's applicable for Power Automate desktop software version 2.26 or earlier. Note that this extension will become inoperative after a certain date due to browser updates and Power Automate version upgrades.

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Extension stats

By: Microsoft Corporation

Users: 1,000,000+

Rating: 2.03

(63)

Version: 2.0.19 (Last updated: 2023-04-20)

Creation date: 2020-09-22

Permissions:

<all_urls>
activeTab
tabs
browsingData
nativeMessaging
http://*/*
https://*/*

Size: 62.33K

Email: fl*****@microsoft.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 454 ▲ 70

Other rankings

#21873 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 583 #3 in automate keyword 60 #16 in power keyword 41 #25 in microsoft keyword 87 ▼ 1 #112 in automation keyword 31 ▲ 7

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Microsoft Power Automate (Legacy) (v2.0.19)

1,776,204+ 3.60

(127)

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Works well with Power Automate Desktop
Useful for basic workflows and web form filling actions

Cons

Automatically installs without user consent
Does not function properly after certain updates (e.g., Windows 11)
Frequent errors such as 'Failed to assume control'
Does not integrate well with non-Microsoft applications

Most mentioned

Automatic installation without request
Extension does not work or fails often
Confusion over why the extension was installed when not sought out
Poor user experience in capturing UI elements

User reviews

使えなくなるそうだから移行します。

悠羽司恩, 2024-07-27

Muy buen programa, me ha colaborado demasiado

Jose Nicolás Arbelaez García, 2024-04-26

automatic install without asking. not cool.

CB Sporman, 2023-09-24

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Microsoft Power Automate (Legacy) requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. 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

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Risk likelihood analysis details

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