Pinned Google Drive

Name: Pinned Google Drive
Rating: 2.6173 (81 reviews)
Author: BeckyBaker9952

Go to the pinned Google Drive tab. If it doesn't exist, it's created.

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Pinned Google Drive is a Chrome extension designed for seamless access to your Google Drive. Using the customizable keyboard shortcut Alt + Shift + D, users can quickly navigate to the pinned Google Drive tab. If this tab doesn’t exist yet, the extension automatically creates it for you, eliminating the need for manual navigation. Previously known as "GDrive Panel," it now leverages pinned tabs for improved functionality following updates in WebExtensions.

This extension enhances productivity by toggling between the pinned Google Drive tab and your previous tab with simple clicks or shortcuts. While the add-on modifies the default search engine and new tab behaviors, it offers a streamlined workflow for frequent Google Drive users who want instant access without the hassle of searching through multiple tabs.

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Version:

2.1.3 Last updated: 2020-02-15

Version code:

4962437

Creation date:

2014-03-10

Risk:

Permissions:

tabs

Size:

226.69KB

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Full description:

Source:

Firefox Browser Add-ons

Data ingested on:

2025-07-14

Ranking

# 2,347 ▼ 12

Other rankings

#2 in drive keyword 50

#14 in exist keyword 21

#16 in winner keyword 3

#58 in google keyword 94

#59 in google keep keyword 48 ▼ 1

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User reviews

While the add-on offers a convenient shortcut to quickly access Google Drive, multiple users have reported serious concerns. Many reviews allege that it hijacks browser elements by changing the default search engine and modifying the new tab behavior without consent. These changes have led users to classify it as a browser hijacker, causing distrust despite its intended functionality.

Pros

Provides a shortcut for quick access to Google Drive
More convenient than bookmarking Google Drive

Cons

Changes default search engine without permission
Hijacks and changes new tab behavior to a specific page
Acts similarly to browser hijackers, controlling tabs and homepage

Recent reviews

Yes

by Fi*****, 2025-04-11

It's pretty good! It's even got a shortcut which is cool. Honestly this is much more convenient than book marking my Google Drive.

by Li*****, 2025-02-12

by Fi*****, 2025-01-12

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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.

Pinned Google Drive 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.
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Risk likelihood

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Pinned Google Drive is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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