IE Tab

Display web pages using IE within Chrome. Use Java, Silverlight, ActiveX, Sharepoint, and more.

IE Tab Extension - Use IE Features within Chrome

IE Tab is a Chrome extension that replicates the Internet Explorer environment, facilitating access to features like Java, Silverlight, ActiveX and Sharepoint directly in Chrome. Through different versions of IE (IE7 - IE11), fully supported in Windows 11 and beyond, IE Tab maintains a secure hold on the old IE rendering engine for secure use. Its deployment options and support for URL and enterprise-specific grouping policies also enhance its utility.

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Extension stats

By: https://www.blackfishsoftware.com

Users: 5,000,000+

Rating: 4.31

(19,113)

2 ratings

Version: 17.10.23.1 (Last updated: 2024-10-24)

Creation date: 2020-01-07

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

tabs
storage
contextMenus
webRequest
webRequestBlocking
nativeMessaging
cookies
alarms
offscreen
declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 962.56K

Email: su*****@ietab.net

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Ranking

# 98 ▲ 7

Other rankings

#3 in Tools

#1 in tab keyword 79

#5 in internet keyword 56 ▲ 1

#7 in software keyword 21

#13 in plugin keyword 58 ▼ 1

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

IE Tab (v17.10.23.1)

3.80

(85) 2,379,143+

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Extension summary

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IE Tab exactly emulates Internet Explorer, and enables you to load your web pages with different versions of IE (IE7 - IE11)

FULLY SUPPORTED IN WINDOWS 11 AND AFTER INTERNET EXPLORER IS REMOVED IN FEBRUARY 2023.

Please note that IE Tab for Windows does require the use of a separate executable, ietabhelper.exe. You can read more about that in the FAQ below.

-- FEATURES --

Create a list of URLs that will automatically open in IE Tab
Group Policy support for enterprise deployments
Securely use the old IE rendering engine
Edit Sharepoint documents instead of opening read-only

User reviews

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Pros

Works well for rendering web pages that require Internet Explorer's engine
Responsive customer support for bug issues
Users appreciate the past free version

Cons

Now requires a paid subscription after being previously free
Does not work on Mac
Users find it expensive compared to alternatives

Most mentioned

Transition from free to paid has disappointed many users
Issues with functionality and support for some newer systems
Recommendations to use Microsoft Edge's IE mode instead

User reviews

If you're looking for an alternative to IE Tab in Google Chrome (to render web pages that require Internet Explorer's engine), use Microsoft Edge (IE Mode) How to Use IE Mode in Microsoft Edge: Open Microsoft Edge. Go to Settings > Default browser. Enable Allow sites to be reloaded in Internet Explorer mode. Reload any website and right-click to choose in the menu choose Reload in Internet Explorer mode, or set specific sites to always open in IE mode. Thanks me later