GPX Viewer, Reader

The GPX viewer is made for the purpose of viewing the gpx file. You can load tracks from gpx file and show them on a Maps view.

GPX Viewer, Reader - View your GPX Files Effortlessly

The GPX Viewer, Reader Chrome extension is a tool designed for viewing and navigating through GPX files - an XML schema used as a common GPS data format for software applications. The extension allows users to open GPX files from their computer or Google Drive and use them as a visual guide on Maps. Local data offline processing makes it a safe choice as it doesn't share or save the files selected. The GPX Viewer, Reader serves as an efficient solution for viewing your tracks and routes easily without the need for GPS devices or other software packages.
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Extension stats

Users: 90,000+
Rating: 4.42
(431)
Version: 1.0.1.6 (Last updated: 2017-06-23)
Creation date: 2017-06-23
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • unlimitedStorage
Size: 21.71K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

The GPX viewer is made for the purpose of viewing the gpx file that you recorded. You can load tracks from gpx file and show them on a Maps view. You can also see your GPS position on a map and use viewer as navigation.

This GPX Viewer does not save or share the file you select. It only works locally without going through the server. (HTML5 technology) You can open a GPX file to view from your computer or your Google Drive. With this viewer you can open a gpx file and view its contents very easily.

*What is a GPX file? GPX, or GPS Exchange Format, is an XML schema designed as a common GPS data format for software applications. It can be used to describe waypoints, tracks, and routes. The format is open and can be used without the need to pay license fees. Its tags store location, elevation, and time and can in this way be used to interchange data between GPS devices and software packages. Such computer programs allow users, for example, to view their tracks, project their tracks on satellite images or other maps, annotate maps, and tag photographs with the geolocation in the Exif metadata.

User reviews

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Pros
  • Allows for opening GPX files.
  • Has a visually appealing interface.
Cons
  • Contains adware and possible spyware.
  • Requires disabling ad blockers to function.
  • Difficult to uninstall from the browser.
  • Does not accurately follow road routes and has limited functionality.
  • Redirects users to misleading advertisements.
Most mentioned
  • Issues with ad blockers.
  • Problems uninstalling the extension.
  • Concerns about spyware/adware.
User reviews
This thing behaves in a very suspicious manner. It’s not actually an extension as advertised and comes without intelligible uninstall. You can get rid of it by going to chrome://apps/, right click and delete (thanks Adam Wood). Or better yet, don’t install and open directly from Gmaps (limited to 5MB unfortunately)
by David Matos, 2022-03-02

Spyware DON'T install!
by Edgar, 2022-01-22

Constantly tells me to disable AdBlock to use it even when it's already disabled.
by Rob Adcock, 2022-01-15
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Extension safety

Risk impact

GPX Viewer, Reader does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

GPX Viewer, Reader has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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