Open in Microsoft Edge

Opens current tab in Microsoft Edge (by simply adding 'microsoft-edge:' to the URL, no additional native software needed).

Open in Microsoft Edge is a lightweight Chrome extension designed to quickly open your current tab in the Microsoft Edge browser. By simply adding the prefix 'microsoft-edge:' to the existing URL, this extension streamlines the process without requiring any additional native software. You can activate it easily via the extension icon or by using the keyboard shortcut Alt+Shift+E.

This tool is particularly useful for Firefox users running Microsoft Windows who need seamless switching to Edge for compatibility or other reasons. Note that this extension operates independently and is not affiliated with Microsoft or the official Edge team.

By:
Alphalpha
Daily users:
920 -11
Rating:
4.42
(26)
Version:
1.1 Last updated: 2020-07-19
Version code:
5066677
Creation date:
2020-07-18
Risk:
Moderate risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • tabs
Size:
12.10KB
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Firefox Browser Add-ons
Data ingested on:
2025-07-14

User reviews

Pros
  • Works as described without requiring external software
  • Does not require unnecessary permissions
  • Light and small extension
  • Consistently functional over time
  • Ability to open links without prompts
Cons
  • Lacks a right-click context menu option
  • Shortcut key does not work for some users
  • Not opening links directly in Edge for some users
  • Requires an installer for certain functionalities
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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 Microsoft Edge requires a few sensitive permissions. 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.
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 Microsoft Edge 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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