Open in IE

Name: Open in IE
Rating: 3.6265 (83 reviews)
Author: Andy Portmen

Open current page or link in Microsoft Internet Explorer browser

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Open in IE is a convenient Chrome extension that enables users to open the current page or specific links directly in Microsoft Internet Explorer without manual copying and pasting URLs. Upon installation, the extension requires a minimal native client setup to facilitate communication between browsers.

If Internet Explorer is already running, links open in new tabs; otherwise, a new IE window is launched. It supports managed storage for organizational customization and allows configurable controls such as left-click with modifiers for different behavior. This streamlined tool is ideal for users needing quick access to Internet Explorer for compatibility testing or legacy web applications.

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Daily users:

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Version:

0.3.3 Last updated: 2023-10-03

Version code:

5630674

Creation date:

2016-12-06

Risk:

Permissions:

tabs
storage
contextMenus
nativeMessaging

Size:

74.37KB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Browser Add-ons

Data ingested on:

2025-07-10

Ranking

# 604 ▼ 1

Other rankings

#38 in Tabs

#46 in Download Management ▼ 1

#82 in Appearance ▼ 2

#1 in open vpn keyword 47

#2 in open ai keyword 50

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Other platforms

Open in IE (v0.3.3)

20,000 3.45

(51)

Open in IE (v0.3.3)

53,894 3.20

(8)

User reviews

The Open in IE Firefox add-on effectively opens selected tabs in standalone Internet Explorer windows, offering a helpful feature for users needing IE compatibility. However, it does not circumvent organizational policies restricting Internet Explorer usage. Additionally, some users report that recent Mozilla updates have broken its functionality, causing connection failures and error messages. Overall, while it once worked well and remains simple to use, its reliability has diminished due to external updates and restrictions.

Pros

Successfully opens selected tabs in Internet Explorer as standalone windows
Simple and straightforward to use
Provides functionality not built into Firefox by default

Cons

Does not bypass organizational restrictions on launching Internet Explorer
No longer works properly after Mozilla updates
Some users encounter connection failures and error messages related to third-party scripts

Recent reviews

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Extension safety

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 IE 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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Risk likelihood

Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Firefox add-on may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Firefox add-on reputation on Firefox Browser Add-ons, the amount of time the Firefox add-on has been around, and other signals about the Firefox add-on. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Firefox add-on.

Open in IE has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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