Direct Currency Converter

Converts prices from any currency (€, $, £, ¥, ؋, ৳, ฿, ៛, ₡, etc.) to prices in a selectable currency automatically while browsing.

What is Direct Currency Converter?

Direct Currency Converter is an e-imperative tool for frequent online shoppers and digital nomads. An adept adapter of real-time rates from ECB or Currencylayer, this Chrome extension translates the displayed currency on web pages to the user's selected currency. Be it Dollar, Euro, Yen or Baht - Direct Currency Converter deciphers them all in priority order, and provides the matched value in the desired currency, ensuring a smooth and clear comprehension of financial transactions in an international purview.

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By: Per Johansson

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Users: 1,000+

Rating: 4.16 (82)

Version: 3.2.1 (Last updated: 2020-01-29)

Creation date: 2020-01-28

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

tabs
storage
<all_urls>

Size: 103.42K

URLs: Website

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# 21438 ▼ 244

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Summary

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Direct Currency Converter - DCC Version 3.2.1, date 2020-01-25

Introduction

DCC finds and converts prices on any web page with currency quotes from external sources (ECB or Currencylayer).

If you hover the mouse over a converted price, the conversion quote and original value is shown as a tooltip in the upper left corner of the window. The tooltip can be switched off in the settings.

Data protection

DCC does not collect any information about you. The communication is directly between you, the page you are viewing, and the currency data providers. There are no ads or spyware.

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User reviews

User reviews summary

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Integrates seamlessly into web pages
Works without unnecessary fluff
Useful and convenient
Some find it to be smooth and fast
Essential tool for some users

Cons

Issues with configuring source currencies
Problems with UI aesthetics
Some instances of 'Unknown' currency conversions
Need to reinstall and configure frequently
Unwanted conversion of elements with dollar signs like <code> tags

Most mentioned

Functional and works where other extensions do not
UI is outdated or not professional
Problems with saving settings or configuration
Converts currencies inaccurately or to incorrect currencies
Requests for excluding elements or improved settings

Recent reviews

vraiment magique!!! s'intègre naturellement dans les pages comme si de rien n'était. Vraiment une bonne trouvaille.

Jean-Edouard Chamalet, 2024-02-22

Just not working. Coverts any currecny to "Unknown" text

Титан Первый, 2023-10-05

The extension settings and popup overlay really don't look very "professional", but I greatly appreciate the minimal page integration logic.. it has no unnecessary fluff and it "Just Works". :)

Andre Greeff, 2022-12-05

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Safety

Risk impact

Direct Currency Converter is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Direct Currency Converter if you trust the publisher.