mailto

Send the current page using the default mail client
What is mailto?
The 'Mailto' extension for Google Chrome is an intuitive, user-friendly tool that speeds up sharing web content via email. Once installed, Mailto works seamlessly with your default email client, allowing you to send the URL of the currently viewed webpage. This is particularly handy for quickly sharing interesting articles, important information, or enjoyable content with others. All it takes is a single click, reducing the steps to share a website without the need for copying and pasting links.

Extension stats

Rating: 4.63 (8)
Version: 0.0.2 (Last updated: 2015-08-24)
Creation date: 2015-08-24
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • tabs
Size: 15.59K

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Extension summary

A Chrome extension which sends the current URL using the configured default mail client.

User reviews

can't get it to work with the latest new outlook
by HDTV Supply, 2024-02-14

Really nice and easy. It would be nice to have a default a default To email address, but great jub!
by Silvio Cavini, 2024-02-05

It just works! It does exactly what it says, there are no extra pop ups, or anything. You just right click, then mail.
by Killian Gimenez, 2023-10-15
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Extension safety

Risk impact

mailto requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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