# ShareX

> Note: This addon is designed to be used in conjunction with the open-source application ShareX (https://getsharex.com) to integrate with Firefox. Adds 'Upload with ShareX' button to image, video, audio and text selection context menu.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/sharex](https://chrome-stats.com/d/sharex)

## Overview

- **ID:** `sharex`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ShareX Team
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 5,588
- **Weekly downloads:** 74
- **Rating:** 4.57 / 5 (58 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-03-17
- **First published:** 2017-01-29
- **Size:** 23 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/sharex/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/ShareX/ShareX/issues](https://github.com/ShareX/ShareX/issues)

## Description

ShareX Firefox Integration is a powerful addon designed to work alongside the open-source ShareX application to streamline your uploading process within Firefox. This extension adds an 'Upload with ShareX' option directly to the context menu when you select images, videos, audio, or text, enabling swift and effortless sharing.

Ideal for users seeking quick uploads without switching applications, this addon bridges Firefox and ShareX seamlessly. It enhances your browsing experience by simplifying how you share content online, making it convenient for creatives, professionals, and everyday users alike.

## Rankings

- #1,100 — Overall
- #159 — Other extensions
- #7 — share
- #8 — shape
- #30 — x
- #144 — upload

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `contextMenus`
- `nativeMessaging`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Facilitates communication between extensions and native applications, usually low risk if managed correctly.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users praise the ShareX Firefox add-on for its excellent screenshot capabilities when used in conjunction with its desktop application. The desktop program is seen as superior to other screenshot software. However, many users found the add-on confusing initially because it requires enabling a specific integration option in the desktop app settings, which is not well documented in the add-on's description, leading to usability concerns.

### Pros

- Highly regarded screenshot software with excellent functionality through the desktop app.
- Considered a superior replacement to other screenshot tools, including paid apps.
- Reliable and stable performance as indicated by user praise.

### Cons

- The add-on alone does not function without the desktop application from getsharex.com.
- Lack of clear explanation and guidance about enabling 'Enable Firefox Addon Support' in the desktop app settings.
- User experience suffers due to insufficient documentation in the add-on's description.

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