# Open in Google Chrome Browser

> Open current page or link in Chrome browser

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/open-in-chrome-browser](https://chrome-stats.com/d/open-in-chrome-browser)

## Overview

- **ID:** `open-in-chrome-browser`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Andy Portmen
- **Category:** web-development,privacy-security
- **Daily users:** 4,682
- **Weekly downloads:** 113
- **Rating:** 3.60 / 5 (129 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.3.8
- **Last updated:** 2025-05-13
- **First published:** 2017-02-04
- **Size:** 87 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/open-in-chrome-browser/)
- **Website:** [https://webextension.org/listing/open-in.html?from=chrome](https://webextension.org/listing/open-in.html?from=chrome)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/open-in-chrome-browser/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/open-in-chrome-browser/privacy/)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #1,240 — Overall
- #131 — Web Development
- #255 — Privacy & Security
- #1 — google chrome
- #2 — chrome browser
- #4 — chrome

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `tabs`
- `contextMenus`
- `nativeMessaging`
- `declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

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.

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