Docs Online Viewer

Open and view any online file in your browser. Supports almost all major file and document formats. Fast, easy to use and free.

Docs Online Viewer

Docs Online Viewer is a powerful Chrome extension that allows users to easily open and view various document formats directly in their browser. With support for formats such as PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, PPT, and more, this tool eliminates the need for additional software like Adobe Reader or Microsoft Office, making it a lightweight solution for document viewing.

By leveraging third-party services like the Google Docs API, Docs Online Viewer ensures safe and efficient viewing of online documents without the risk of downloading potentially harmful files. It’s user-friendly and free, designed to streamline your workflow and improve your online document handling experience. For any bugs or feature requests, users can easily reach out through the SUPPORT section.

Manifest V3
Users: 100,000+
Rating: 4.28
(657)
Version: 9.0.1 (Last updated: 2024-08-14)
Creation date: 2018-11-19
Permissions:
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • *://*/*
Size: 207.87K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Updated: a day ago

User reviews

Pros
  • Lightweight extension that is easy to use
  • Allows previewing documents without downloading or opening separate applications
  • Compatible with Google Drive and online documents
  • Helpful for viewing various file formats like RTF
  • Customizable and unobtrusive design
Cons
  • Doesn't work on .txt and .docx files
  • Not functioning properly on certain browsers (e.g., Brave)
  • Takes time to load and may need refreshing
  • Hasn't been updated since 2021
  • Access to all sites raises potential security concerns
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work on .txt and .docx files
  • Lightweight and easy to use
  • Takes time to load
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
User reviews
Doesn't work on .txt files
by M. H., 2025-01-10

Why can't I open the txt file?
by 成瀬河渦潮, 2024-11-23

Gorgeous
by xiren hua, 2024-09-13
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Docs Online Viewer requires a few sensitive permissions. 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

Docs Online Viewer has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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