No PDF Download

Name: No PDF Download
Rating: 4.2727 (55 reviews)
Author: Merten Peetz

Opens all PDF files directly in the browser.

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The No PDF Download Chrome extension ensures that all PDF files open seamlessly in your browser, bypassing the usual 'Save as' dialogs or automatic downloads. It enhances your browsing experience by providing instant PDF previews without interruptions. Users can still save any PDF by simply pressing CTRL+S (or CMD+S on Mac) while viewing.

To function properly, ensure your browser's PDF settings are configured to preview PDFs directly. This extension helps bypass server misconfigurations that cause unwanted downloads, though in rare cases where servers don't signal PDF files correctly, files may still download. For any issues, users can report URLs to the support team for further investigation.

Add-on Productivity Utilities

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Daily users:

Rating:

Version:

1.0.6 Last updated: 2019-06-07

Version code:

4476183

Creation date:

2017-11-19

Risk:

Permissions:

webRequest
webRequestBlocking
<all_urls>

Size:

13.03K

Email:

no*****@mpeetz.de

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Browser Add-ons

Updated:

14 hours ago

Ranking

# 1,399 ▼ 1

Other rankings

#124 in Download Management ▲ 1

#218 in Appearance ▼ 1

#13 in pdf keyword 83

#27 in download keyword 73

#48 in upload keyword 23

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No PDF Download (v1.0.6)

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User reviews

Users appreciate that the add-on successfully prevents PDF downloads, serving its primary purpose well. However, multiple reviews highlight significant drawbacks: it disrupts PDF functionalities in Google services such as Gmail, Docs, and Drive. The absence of a whitelist or blacklist feature forces users to toggle the add-on on and off, which is inconvenient. Additionally, the add-on blocks PDF attachments unexpectedly without feedback, leading to frustration. Incorporating an exception list could enhance usability and reduce interference with trusted sites.

Pros

Effectively prevents PDF downloads as intended.
Simple and straightforward in its functionality.
Helps users who want to block PDF downloads on websites.

Cons

Breaks PDF viewing and downloading functionality on Google services like Gmail, Docs, and Drive.
Lacks an option to whitelist or create exception lists for specific websites, causing inconvenience.
Prevents opening PDF attachments directly and complicates downloading them.
No error message or feedback when blocking actions occur, leading to silent failures.

Recent reviews

by Fi*****, 2025-04-26

by Ti*****, 2025-02-26

Deberías agregar la opción de crear listas negras para que el addon no se ejecute. Por ejemplo, en Gmail este addon no permite ver los pdf hasta que se desactiva, si tuviera la opción de agregar Gmail a una lista negra para que no se ejecute, dejaría funcional Gmail. Pues como no tiene esa función, tienes que estar activando y desactivando el addon cada que entras a sitios en los que no funciona.

by JF*****, 2025-02-07

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Extension safety

Risk impact

No PDF Download requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

No PDF Download has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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