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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Extension stats

By: Kunihiro Ando

View on Chrome Web Store

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

Ranking

# 8682 ▼ 36

Other rankings

#11051 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 7

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

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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

User reviews

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Pros

Works well for Firefox and Internet Explorer.
Saves time by opening pages in external browsers without manual copying.
Simple and effective functionality.
Great for users who need to seamlessly switch between browsers.

Cons

Requires a helper app (setup.exe) that is not easily downloadable.
Limited functionality in Edge; it does not navigate to the page.
Multiple clicks are required to use the extension.
Lack of support from the developer.

Most mentioned

Setup.exe is not available.
Does not work.
Works great but requires fewer clicks.
Helper app cannot be downloaded.
Lack of description on how to use the extension.

Recent reviews

It can't view CCTV video in chrome browser (cctv in browser need flash player), it only brings you to Edge browser. I don't understand why the extension is created. what's it use for?