Open in Notion

Open share links in your desktop app.
What is Open in Notion?
"Open in Notion" is a Chrome extension designed for users who prefer opening Notion's share links via the desktop app rather than a web browser. The extension adds functionality to automatically direct all Notion share links to the app on Mac OS or Windows. Featuring an easy toggle-on/off button and customizable options, it enhances user convenience, and further enforces permission to 'Always open these types of links in the associated app'.

Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Rating: 4.50 (14)
Version: 0.1.5.6 (Last updated: 2023-03-22)
Creation date: 2020-05-10
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • *://*.notion.so/*
Size: 20.87K

Other platforms

Open in Notion app (v1.3.3)
4.33 (3) 164
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Automaticaly opens all share links in the your desktop app (Mac OS, Windows). This is an unofficial extension.

Usage:

  1. Download desktop app: https://www.notion.so/desktop
  2. Install extension
  3. After the first redirect links to the Notion desktop, remember to check "Always open these types of links in the associated app" to not be asked again. Notice: Restore the "Always open these types of links in the associated app" >> https://superuser.com/a/1518982
  4. Enable tab auto-close ONLY if you have activated "Always open these types of links in the associated app".

Click on the extension icon to toggle on/off it. Right click and click on "Options" to access more settings.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works as advertised
  • Helps improve workflow for Notion users
  • Can open links directly in the Notion app
  • Ability to toggle the extension on and off
  • Helpful for integrating with Slack and email
Cons
  • Does not open Notion when Chrome is in full screen mode on Mac
  • Leaves a trailing tab when opening links
  • Opens non-Notion pages in the app, causing issues
  • Not working consistently on Mac for some users
  • No Safari version available
Most mentioned
  • Works perfectly
  • Useful tool
  • Great extension
  • Huge help
  • Issues on Mac
Recent reviews
Extension works as advertised.
by Asim Khan, 2024-02-05

Hello, how can I use notion in a chromeboock?
by Giovanna Miguez, 2022-02-09

Huge help
by Tal Binder, 2021-12-16
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Open in Notion requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Open in Notion has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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