No PDF Download

Name: No PDF Download
Rating: 4.2857 (56 reviews)
Author: Merten Peetz

By: Merten Peetz Add-on

Opens all PDF files directly in the browser.

Overview

Firefox Add-ons Store

Daily users

2,957 ▼ 18

Data as of 2026-08-03

Rating:

4.29

(56)

Version:

1.0.6

Last updated: 2019-06-07

Features & Capabilities

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.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Add-on

By:

Daily users:

Rating:

Version:

1.0.6 Last updated: 2019-06-07

Version code:

4476183

Creation date:

2017-11-19

Risk:

Permissions:

Size:

12.72KB

Email:

no*****@mpeetz.de

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-03

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 1,656 ▼ 9

Other rankings

#152 in Download Management ▲ 1

#264 in Appearance ▼ 2

#14 in pdf keyword 71 ▼ 1

#41 in download keyword 66 ▼ 3

#104 in countdown keyword 14 ▼ 1

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Other platforms

No PDF Download (v1.0.6)

3,000 4.29

(42)

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Merten Peetz

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/no-pdf-download/

Email:

no*****@mpeetz.de

User Reviews

Users mainly praise the add-on for its PDF-blocking goal, but repeatedly report serious reliability and compatibility issues. The most common complaints are that it breaks Google services (Docs, Gmail, Drive) and email attachments, blocks legitimate PDF viewing/downloading in several apps, and lacks an exception/whitelist mechanism, forcing manual on/off toggling. Silent failures and unclear error messages further frustrate users. Overall, the tool accomplishes its primary purpose for some, but reliability and site compatibility are the major drawbacks.

Pros

Useful for controlling PDF behavior; generally works as intended for users who want to block PDFs
Works as expected for the core function of blocking PDFs in certain contexts

Cons

Breaks Google services (Docs, Gmail, Drive) and disables the 'Download as PDF' feature across these sites
Blocks PDF viewing/downloading in email clients and cloud services (Gmail, Hotmail, Drive) leading to missing attachments or inaccessible PDFs
Lacks per-site exception/whitelist functionality; cannot whitelist Gmail and requires toggling on/off per site
Frequent silent failures or non-obvious errors; some users report it does not work without clear feedback

Recent reviews

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Is No PDF Download Safe?

Risk impact

Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

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

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

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

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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