Application Launcher For Drive (by Google)

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

Application Launcher For Drive by Google - Open Drive Files Directly

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

Users: 80,000,000+

-3,000,000

Rating: 2.86

(2,116)

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 perfectly for some users, providing great time-saving features
Allows opening files directly in locally installed applications from Google Drive
Facilitates URL opening in Drive via web browser

Cons

Extension does not work or respond for many users
Issues with macOS compatibility, particularly after upgrades
Difficulties in accessing Google Drive on certain devices
Limited searchability and reinstatement if uninstalled

Most mentioned

Stops working or is unresponsive
Issues related to macOS updates
Inconsistent functionality across different devices

User reviews

有難うございます。助かる。

T S, 2024-12-19

Passt für mich! ...oder gibt's dazu eine bessere Alternative?

Heinz Stöffler, 2024-12-11

It does not work at all. I clicked on it several times - no response!

Yuri Ovchinnikov, 2024-11-27

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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.