Open in Google Chrome Browser

Name: Open in Google Chrome Browser
Rating: 3.6094 (128 reviews)
Author: Andy Portmen

By: Andy Portmen

Open current page or link in Chrome browser

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Features & Capabilities

The Open in Google Chrome extension lets users send the current tab or specific links directly to the Google Chrome browser without copying and pasting URLs manually. It supports seamless interaction via an action button, right-click context menu, and customizable keyboard shortcuts for quick access.

Features include the ability to automatically close the source tab, open links in both browsers simultaneously, and redirect top-level navigation. Users must install a minimal native client for full functionality, with detailed installation guides available for Windows, Linux, and Mac platforms. This tool is perfect for users who work across multiple browsers and want to streamline their workflow by easily transferring web pages to Chrome with minimal effort.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

0.3.8 Last updated: 2025-05-13

Version code:

5947831

Creation date:

2017-02-04

Risk:

Permissions:

storage
tabs
contextMenus
nativeMessaging
declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess

Content scripts matches:

<all_urls>

Size:

87.38KB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-20

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 1,206 ▼ 11

Other rankings

#131 in Web Development ▼ 2

#245 in Privacy & Security

#1 in google chrome keyword 93

#2 in chrome browser keyword 75

#4 in chrome keyword 96

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Developed by:

Andy Portmen

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/open-in-chrome-browser/

Website:

https://webextension.org/listing/open-in.html?from=chrome

Permission Change History

2024-08-28: Version 0.3.4 → 0.3.5

Add Optional host permissions: *://*/*

Remove Optional permissions: *://*/*

2024-06-04: Version 0.3.2 → 0.3.4

Add Permissions: declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess

Add Optional permissions: *://*/*

User Reviews

Most users praise the add-on for reliably opening pages in Chrome (or another browser) from Firefox, with cross-direction support and even operation without Chrome by pointing to Edge. It has a simple, trustworthy codebase and a long-standing track record. However, recurring drawbacks include reliability issues after updates, Azure login disruptions, the need for a background service, and lack of ARM Mac support. Some sites require whitelisting, and UI/docs clarity can be lacking for some users.

Pros

Opens links in an alternate browser (e.g., Chrome) from Firefox as intended.
Works when Chrome isn’t installed by using an alternate browser (e.g., Edge) via configuration.
One host app handles both Firefox→Chrome and Chrome→Firefox extensions, streamlining setup.
Clean, auditable codebase that users can trust.
Longstanding reliability and positive experiences across years (with continued support).

Cons

Occasional reliability issues: sudden non-responsiveness or breakages after updates.
Can disrupt Microsoft Azure login or access on some sites.
Requires a background service or helper utility which may not always be found or easy to install.
Not compatible with ARM-based Macs.
Site-specific incompatibilities requiring whitelisting (e.g., Libby) or other workarounds.

Recent reviews

by Fi*****, 2026-03-10

Host app is a bit scary, but code is simple and clean enough so one can check that is actually fine. With that installed, extension does what it supposed to do. And as the extension also exists for the other way around (Chrome -> Firefox, Firefox -> Chrome) one host app installation is enough for both extensions to work.

by Ja*****, 2026-02-02

Does not work on arm based macs

by Da*****, 2025-06-25

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Is Open in Google Chrome Browser 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.

Open in Google Chrome Browser requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Open in Google Chrome Browser has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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