# Open Web Launch

> This extension helps run Java Web Start applications in all java versions, including OpenJDK 11, Oracle Java 11

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `open-web-launch`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Open Web Launch
- **Category:** language-support
- **Daily users:** 212
- **Weekly downloads:** 4
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.19
- **Last updated:** 2019-07-01
- **First published:** 2019-04-15
- **Size:** 62 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/open-web-launch/)

## Description

Open Web Launch is a versatile Chrome extension that enables users to run Java Web Start applications across all Java versions, including OpenJDK 11 and Oracle Java 11. It simplifies launching Java Web Start (JNLP) applications directly from the browser, offering seamless compatibility and ease of use for developers and end-users alike.

This extension bridges the gap created by the deprecation of traditional Java Web Start support, ensuring continuous access to critical Java applications without complicated configurations. Ideal for businesses and individuals who rely on Java Web Start technologies, Open Web Launch enhances productivity by streamlining application launch processes and maintaining support for various Java runtime environments.

## Rankings

- #8,027 — Overall
- #349 — Language Support
- #3 — launch
- #66 — open ai
- #67 — open vpn
- #89 — openvpn

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `nativeMessaging`
- `downloads`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/open-web-launch)