Application Launcher For Drive (by Google)

Open Drive files directly from your browser in compatible applications installed on your computer.

What is Application Launcher For Drive (by Google)?

The 'Application Launcher For Drive (by Google)' is a Chrome extension which facilitates users to open their Google Drive files directly from a web browser, using compatible software applications installed on their respective computers. To use this feature, users need to first install Google Drive for Mac/PC. Afterwards, users can simply right-click on the desired file in Google Drive and select 'Open with' to view a list of available applications on their computer that can open the selected file. Users must agree to Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy upon installation of this extension.

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Extension stats

By: https://google.com

View on Chrome Web Store

Users: 84,000,000+ ▲ 1000.00K

Rating: 2.86 (2,110) ▼ 1 ratings

Version: 3.10 (Last updated: 2024-06-11)

Creation date: 2023-01-04

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

nativeMessaging
offscreen

Host permissions:

https://docs.google.com/*
https://drive.google.com/*

Size: 85.44K

Email: dr*****@google.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Ranking

# 3

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Extension summary

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This extension from Google lets you open Drive files directly from your browser in compatible applications installed on your computer. Start by installing Google Drive for Mac/PC then simply right-click on the file from Google Drive and select “Open with” to see a list of applications on your computer that can open it.

By installing this extension, you agree to the Google Terms of Service and Privacy Policy at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 well for opening files from Google Drive directly in local applications.
Time-saving for users accessing files from various places.
Provides functionality for managing files effectively.

Cons

The extension is not easily searchable or reinstallable from the web store.
Frequent reports of the extension not working, especially after system updates.
Issues with accessing Google Drive, particularly on Mac devices, causing frustration.

Most mentioned

Extension does not work or has stopped working.
Difficulty in reinstalling the extension if uninstalled or switched to a new computer.
Problems with compatibility after macOS updates.

Recent reviews

play store stopped working its no good do not download

L, 2024-11-12

Ajay, 2024-11-09

Works perfectly for me. And, due to the way I access, open, modify files from different places, it's a huge time saver.

Mr. M., 2024-10-28

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Application Launcher For Drive (by Google) requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.