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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By: https://google.com

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Users: 83,000,000+ ▲ 1000.00K

Rating: 2.86 (2,067) ▲ 1 new ratings

Version: 3.5 (Last updated: 2023-08-08)

Creation date: 2023-01-04

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

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

Size: 110.59K

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

URLs: Privacy policy

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 3

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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

User reviews summary

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Allows opening files in the desktop application of choice
Useful for opening specific file types in preferred applications
Can be helpful for managing different accounts on the same device

Cons

Difficult to use for some users
May not work for all accounts or devices
Can cause confusion or frustration for users

Most mentioned

Doesn't work for many users
Confusion about its purpose or functionality
Difficulty in using the extension
Issues with account synchronization

Recent reviews

I don't think anything will happen if I remove it

Soixante Neuf (Birch Le Chat), 2024-04-18

Yes I have a concerned why every time I shut my computer off and turn it back on is this app launcher automatically downloaded and has all kinds of settings already preset so I have to remove it every time I turn on my computer this is retarded

jet, 2024-04-13

xài rất tốt nha mn

Hải Thanh (Hota_Kun_Edivan MW), 2023-11-04

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Safety

Risk impact

Application Launcher For Drive (by Google) is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Application Launcher For Drive (by Google) if you trust the publisher.