Open IE

Open IE

Lets you load pages in IE with a single right-click context menu

What is Open IE?
'Open IE' is a Chrome extension that bridges the gap between your Chrome browser and Internet Explorer. By using this extension, you'll be able to open the current page from Chrome directly in IE. Whether you are on Windows or Linux 64-bit, 'Open IE' streamlines your browsing experience by offering easy access to other browsers including Firefox, Vivaldi, Opera, and Microsoft Edge. The extension also offers utility features such as opening all tabs in the selected browser.
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Stats
Users: 10,000+
Rating: 3.17 (60)
Version: 2.3 (Last updated: 2015-09-19)
Creation date: 2015-09-19
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • downloads
  • contextMenus
  • nativeMessaging
Size: 1.28M
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Summary

Open IE opens the current page in your other browsers. Works on Windows and linux 64bit (Required Modules)


v2.0 Windows Modules Update

Microsoft Edge supported

Modules Remove and reinstall



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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Convenient
  • Works well for IE and Firefox
  • Saves time
Cons
  • Requires installation of a helper app
  • Not supported on Mac or ChromeOS
  • Missing custom paths for browsers
Most mentioned
  • Setup.exe is not available. Extension is currently useless.
  • Does not work.
  • Convenient
  • Works well for IE and Firefox
Recent reviews
Exelente. Recomendo
by A Google user, 2016-04-07

Doesn't work.
by A Google user, 2017-07-06

Exelente. Recomendo
by A Google user, 2016-04-07
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Safety
Risk impact

Open IE may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Open IE has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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