# Maximize/Restore Window Button

> Toolbar button to maximize/restore current window

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/maximize-the-window](https://chrome-stats.com/d/maximize-the-window)

## Overview

- **ID:** `maximize-the-window`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** nanpuyue
- **Category:** appearance,other
- **Daily users:** 64
- **Weekly downloads:** 2
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (20 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.3resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2017-08-28
- **Size:** 10 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/maximize-the-window/)
- **Website:** [https://blog.nanpuyue.com](https://blog.nanpuyue.com/)

## Description

The Maximize/Restore Window Button is a handy Chrome extension providing users with a simple toolbar button to quickly maximize or restore the current browser window. This tool enhances productivity by offering immediate access to window controls without navigating through menus or keyboard shortcuts. Inspired by similar Firefox add-ons that simplify title bar and window functions, this extension fits seamlessly into your workflow for efficient window management.

## Rankings

- #14,249 — Overall
- #40 — gpt store
- #43 — web store
- #76 — restore tabs
- #155 — windows
- #159 — store

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very low risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- This permission has no access or impact on the user's system or data, thus carrying no risk.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/maximize-the-window)