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

Users: 5,000,000+
Version: 17.10.23.1 (Last updated: 2024-10-24)
Creation date: 2020-01-07
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • nativeMessaging
  • cookies
  • alarms
  • offscreen
  • declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 962.56K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
IE Tab (v17.10.23.1)
3.80 (85) 2,276,753+
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Extension summary

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

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Easy to use and integrates directly in Chrome
  • Good performance for rendering pages that require Internet Explorer's engine
  • Good customer support and responsiveness to bugs
Cons
  • Now requires a paid subscription after a free trial period
  • Disappointing that it was previously free and has now become paid
  • Limited functionality on certain devices, such as Mac
Most mentioned
  • Transition from a free service to a paid subscription
  • Comparison to Microsoft Edge's IE mode as an alternative
  • Issues with functionality and bugs in newer models or versions
User reviews
Great software add on did exactly what we needed it to do! Great customer service
by A Good Plumber Corp, 2025-01-20

It was free and working just fine, now it's hidden behind paywall. Goodbye.
by Josef Burjeta, 2025-01-08

by Filip Baláž, 2025-01-08
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Extension safety

Risk impact

IE Tab requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

IE Tab has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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