Docs Online Viewer

Name: Docs Online Viewer
Rating: 4.2746585735963585 (659 reviews)
Author: http://dov.parishod.com/

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

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Docs Online Viewer is a free Chrome extension that allows you to open and view a wide range of document formats directly in your browser. Supporting formats like PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, PPT, RTF, ODT, CSV, and more, this tool eliminates the need for bulky, resource-heavy software like Adobe Acrobat or Microsoft Office.

By leveraging trusted online services such as Google Docs API, Docs Online Viewer offers a lightweight, fast, and secure way to access files. It reduces potential security risks linked to downloading files and minimizes browser and system crashes, making document viewing smooth and efficient. The extension is user-friendly and designed to keep your browsing experience seamless without slowing down your system. For any issues or feature requests, users can report them directly via the support section.

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By:

http://dov.parishod.com/

Users:

100,000

Rating:

4.27

(659) 1 new ratings

Version:

9.0.1 Last updated: 2024-08-14

Creation date:

2018-11-19

Risk:

Permissions:

storage

Host permissions:

*://*/*

Size:

203.00KB

Email:

do*****@deekshith.in

URLs:

Website

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

14 hours ago

Ranking

# 1,655 ▲ 82

Other rankings

#172 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 9

#6 in online keyword 75 ▼ 1

#12 in viewer keyword 71

#42 in google docs keyword 52 ▲ 7

#75 in document keyword 38 ▲ 4

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User reviews

Users appreciate Docs Online Viewer as a lightweight, easy-to-use extension that previews various online documents directly in the browser without extra software. It integrates well with Google Drive and handles many file types, aiding in document management. However, recurring issues include inability to open certain formats like .txt and .docx, particularly on Linux and some browsers. The 'Open in New Tab' feature often fails to save settings, and the extension sometimes doesn’t work on all websites. Despite these issues and no recent updates since 2021, it remains a useful tool for many users.

Pros

Lightweight and unintrusive, making it easy to use without slowing down the browser.
Helps open and preview various online documents directly in the browser without additional applications.
Supports integration with Google Drive and other online documents, facilitating document management.
Simple and effective tool for previewing documents before downloading or opening links.
Generally works well across many websites and file types, especially useful for formats like RTF where options are limited.

Cons

Does not support opening certain file types like .txt and some formats such as ODP or DOCX, especially noted on Linux and some browsers like Brave.
Issues with the 'Open in New Tab' feature where the setting isn’t saved and original window disappears after opening documents.
Inconsistent performance on some websites where preview or opening does not work as expected.
Not updated since 2021, which might cause concerns, but it remains functional.
Requires access to all sites for link handling, which could raise security concerns to some users.

Recent reviews

buenìsimo

An*****, 2025-05-20

Doesn't work on .txt files

M.*****, 2025-01-10

Why can't I open the txt file?

成瀬*****, 2024-11-23

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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Docs Online Viewer requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

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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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