IEability - Open in IE

Name: IEability - Open in IE
Rating: 4.196428571428571 (112 reviews)
Author: https://ieability.com

Runs Internet Explorer (IE) in Chrome with IE Tab mode, supporting legacy websites, Java, ActiveX, Flash and enterprise systems.

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IEability is a Chrome extension that integrates the Internet Explorer (IE) rendering engine directly into Chrome, enabling users to access legacy websites and enterprise applications without switching browsers. It supports IE versions 7 through 11 and offers full compatibility with ActiveX controls, Java, Flash, SharePoint, and Silverlight. With advanced IETab mode, users can browse IE-dependent sites seamlessly alongside regular Chrome tabs.

The extension features smart automation for automatic IE Tab switching based on URLs, cookie synchronization, single sign-on support, and built-in developer tools. It provides a smooth, familiar user experience making it ideal for enterprise users, developers, and anyone needing IE compatibility. Note that a Windows helper application (ieability.exe) is required for full functionality. IEability offers both a free basic version and a premium upgrade with advanced features.

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By:

https://ieability.com

Users:

100,000+

Rating:

4.20

(112)

Version:

2.25.9.0 Last updated: 2025-02-06

Creation date:

2021-05-04

Risk:

Permissions:

offscreen
tabs
cookies
storage
contextMenus
nativeMessaging
downloads
downloads.open
declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size:

1.17M

Email:

ie*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 2,166 ▼ 13

Other rankings

#84 in Tools

#18 in internet keyword 54 ▲ 3

#35 in user experience keyword 30 ▲ 4

#51 in free access keyword 53 ▲ 2

#115 in install keyword 92 ▲ 16

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IEability - Open in IE (v2.25.8.0)

68,519+ 4.00

(9)

User reviews

IEability Extension is praised as a free, easy-to-use alternative for accessing legacy Internet Explorer-only sites within Chrome, especially valuable for tasks like viewing Hikvision CCTV streams. However, multiple users report compatibility issues with active-X components, conflicts with other extensions, lack of convenient settings management, and occasional bugs causing page reloads. Pricing and refund policies for the paid version have drawn criticism. Overall, it's a helpful tool for IE compatibility needs but has room for improvement in stability and feature set.

Pros

Allows opening webpages in Internet Explorer mode within Chrome, useful for legacy sites.
Free or offers useful free functionality, making it a cost-effective alternative to paid IE Tab.
Works reliably for users needing IE compatibility, especially for monitoring Hikvision CCTV and old Java pages.
Easy to use and helpful for specific legacy web tasks.

Cons

Some users report it doesn't work properly for certain active-X or DVR setups, failing to load necessary components.
Conflicts with other extensions like AIX downloader, causing functionality issues.
Lacks settings synchronization or import/export features, causing inconvenience when managing multiple devices.
Some complaints about forced page reloads and occasional instability.
Some users feel the paid version is too expensive or that payment and refund processes are unclear.

Recent reviews

很好的插件，如果能和edge一样是当前界面新建一个选项卡而不是新建一个新页面的话就更好了

吴童（且贮半两暮云）, 2025-05-11

In Edge it does exactly the same thing as Edge already does. In Google, I can't even register it. Even if the Chrome plugin worked right, this is a useless app. It offers nothing that can't already been done in edge compatibility mode. Also, the site indicates there is a 7 day refund policy. I tried to get a refund after less than 1 day, but got no response. Transactions are processed through a third party vendor with no contact or refund path. Long story longer, this is just a scam; paying for something that offers exactly nothing new and does not honor the claims made. DON'T BUY, if you have a Windows computer (just use Edge Compatibility mode).

Christian Hartley, 2025-04-10

How to uninstall the ieability.exe when I won't use the extension any more？ If it can‘t be removed safely, how can it be considered not a malware. Flash programs cannot be run in the browser.

David Wong, 2025-03-24

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Extension safety

Risk impact

IEability - Open in IE requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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IEability - Open in IE has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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