VMware Horizon HTML5 Redirection Extension

Chrome extension to enable HTML5 Multimedia redirection inside VMware Horizon Agent.
What is VMware Horizon HTML5 Redirection Extension?
The 'VMware Horizon HTML5 Redirection Extension' is a Chrome addon that powers efficient redirection of HTML5 contents in VMware Horizon products. Compatible with Horizon 7.3.1 and Client 4.6 or later, it ensures seamless media operations in supported browsers in multiple languages including Chinese, German, French, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.

Extension stats

Users: 300,000+
Rating: 4.87 (15)
Version: 8.8.0.0 (Last updated: 2023-07-12)
Creation date: 2020-03-02
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • nativeMessaging
  • scripting
  • webRequest
Size: 33.25K

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Extension summary

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VMware Horizon HTML5 Redirection Extension enables the redirection of HTML5 contents from Horizon desktops/apps. Please check documentation for supported browsers

IMPORTANT NOTE: VMware Horizon HTML5 redirection requires VMware Horizon 7.3.1 and VMware Horizon Client 4.6 or later. This extension should be installed in Horizon desktops/apps. Contact your IT department for further assistance.

VMware Horizon Product Documentation for the HTML5 Multimedia Redirection feature: https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Horizon/2111/horizon-remote-desktop-features/GUID-6A68ECA4-6B9C-43C5-B437-D39B71005BAD.html

VMware End User License Agreement: https://www.vmware.com/content/dam/digitalmarketing/vmware/en/pdf/downloads/eula/universal_eula.pdf

Language support for Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), German, French, Japanese, Korean and Spanish.

What's New : Upgraded the extension from Manifest V2 to Manifest V3 format.

User reviews

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Pros
  • Great app
  • Users generally love it
Cons
  • Print dialog box appears every time a desktop or application session is launched
  • Requires users to hit escape to close the print dialog each time
  • Issue occurs across multiple versions of VMware Horizon
Most mentioned
  • Great app
  • Print dialog issue
  • Needs fixing from VMware
Recent reviews
great
by Matt ALLEMAN, 2019-12-31

GREAT APP.
by Ashok Kumar Jha, 2018-01-30

love it
by Austin Teets, 2017-11-26
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Extension safety

Risk impact

VMware Horizon HTML5 Redirection Extension requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

VMware Horizon HTML5 Redirection Extension has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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