# GSConnect

> Share links with GSConnect, direct to the browser or by SMS. Requires at least v7 of the Gnome Shell extension to function.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/gsconnect](https://chrome-stats.com/d/gsconnect)

## Overview

- **ID:** `gsconnect`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** daniellandau
- **Category:** social-communication,other
- **Daily users:** 7,413
- **Weekly downloads:** 187
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (100 ratings)
- **Version:** 8
- **Last updated:** 2020-08-15
- **First published:** 2017-12-04
- **Size:** 54 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/gsconnect/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/andyholmes/gnome-shell-extension-gsconnect/wiki](https://github.com/andyholmes/gnome-shell-extension-gsconnect/wiki)

## Description

GSConnect is a Chrome/Chromium extension designed to seamlessly share links—whether websites, images, or videos—with phones, tablets, and other devices connected through the GSConnect GNOME Shell extension. It enables users to send links directly to a device's browser or via SMS for convenience and improved connectivity.

Built upon KDE Connect's secure sharing framework, GSConnect offers robust features specifically tailored for GNOME Shell users. Whether you're sharing content across your devices or sending messages via SMS, GSConnect ensures a smooth, integrated experience. Users are encouraged to report any issues on GitHub for continued improvement.

## Rankings

- #918 — Overall
- #95 — Social & Communication
- #128 — Other extensions
- #12 — connect
- #45 — function
- #61 — sharing

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `nativeMessaging`
- `tabs`
- `contextMenus`

## 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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## Review summary

GSConnect is appreciated as a powerful tool for transferring URLs and syncing devices, especially useful for work-related needs. However, multiple users report significant issues such as failure to connect devices, compatibility problems with Ubuntu 22.04, and errors like 'service not available.' These problems seem prevalent with certain Firefox versions and snap installations, limiting functionality for some users.

### Pros

- Works perfectly for some users.
- Powerful add-on for saving and transferring URLs between devices.
- Useful for users needing to transfer links from work to home.
- Generally appreciated by users who get it working.

### Cons

- Does not work on Ubuntu 22.04 for multiple users.
- Fails to connect to any device for several users.
- Shows 'service not available' message out-of-the-box for some.
- Compatibility issues with Firefox 119.0 (64 bit) snap version on Ubuntu.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/gsconnect)