Microsoft Power Automate (Legacy)

Name: Microsoft Power Automate (Legacy)
Rating: 2.0317460317460316 (63 reviews)
Author: Microsoft Corporation

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

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Microsoft Power Automate (Legacy) is a browser extension designed to automate manual web tasks such as scripting, data extraction, form filling, and testing. It works alongside the Power Automate desktop application (version 2.26 or earlier), converting user actions on web pages into automated flows using the built-in recorder utility. Users can easily automate repetitive processes by interacting naturally with web applications, while the extension captures and builds automation sequences.

Note that this legacy extension relies on Manifest V2 and supports only Power Automate desktop up to version 2.26. It will cease to function after official browser support ends for Manifest V2 extensions. Users should upgrade to Power Automate version 2.27 or later and install the new Microsoft Power Automate web extension to continue web automation seamlessly. For full functionality, ensure Power Automate is installed on your device before using this extension.

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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

Risk:

Permissions:

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

Size:

60.87KB

Email:

fl*****@microsoft.com

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

13 hours ago

Ranking

# 354 ▲ 23

Other rankings

#22249 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 1

#3 in automate keyword 66

#8 in power keyword 42 ▼ 1

#17 in microsoft keyword 88

#81 in automation keyword 30 ▼ 4

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Microsoft Power Automate (Legacy) (v2.0.19)

1,764,372 3.60

(128)

User reviews

Pros

Works well with Power Automate Desktop for web form filling actions.
Functions well with simple, basic, and short automation flows.
Integration with the Power Automate Desktop app is generally positive.

Cons

Extension installs itself automatically or prompts installation without user consent, which is irritating to users.
The extension often fails to function properly, frequently not being detected by Power Automate and causing errors like 'Failed to assume control'.
Users experience consistent issues with the recorder not recognizing or capturing web elements correctly, leading to frustration.
Compatibility problems arise after recent updates (Windows 11, Power Automate), causing the extension to stop working.
Some users report confusion and distrust due to unexpected behavior and concerns about data privacy and third-party data transmission.

Recent reviews

使えなくなるそうだから移行します。

悠羽*****, 2024-07-27

Muy buen programa, me ha colaborado demasiado

Jo*****, 2024-04-26

automatic install without asking. not cool.

CB*****, 2023-09-24

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

Risk impact analysis details

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