Steam URL Opener

Allows you to open URLs inside Steam Client to save the hasle of logging in normal browser.
What is Steam URL Opener?
'Steam URL Opener' is a Chrome extension designed for avid gamers. It allows users to directly open Steam-related URLs inside the Steam Client, reducing the hassle of logging in via a mainstream browser. Note that only Steam-related hostnames can be opened within the client. Enjoy the extension and support its development by buying the creator a coffee.

Extension stats

By: veteran29
Users: 8,000+
Rating: 4.11 (46)
Version: 0.1.1 (Last updated: 2022-06-15)
Creation date: 2019-11-07
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • declarativeContent
Size: 55.51K

Other platforms

Steam URL Opener (v0.0.6)
4.45 (44) 4,928+
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Extension summary

Allows you to open URLs inside Steam Client to save the hassle of logging in normal browser.

Only Steam related hostnames can be opened inside the client.

Source code: https://github.com/veteran29/steam-url-open-extension

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Enjoying the extension? Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/veteran29

User reviews

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works great
  • Saves a lot of time opening pages in the Steam client
  • Opens links properly
Cons
  • Doesn't work for some users
  • Causes Steam to display a black screen after closing the page
  • Delay in opening links for some users
Most mentioned
  • Works great
  • Doesn't work
  • No longer works
Recent reviews
works great
by Graham, 2024-10-20

Works, but causes Steam to display a black screen after the page is closed, which can only be fixed by fully restarting Steam.
by Liam Gee, 2024-10-02

No longer works.
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Steam URL Opener does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Steam URL Opener has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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