# Tar File Extractor & Opener

> Extract or unzip .tar gz files

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/tar.extractor.archive](https://chrome-stats.com/d/tar.extractor.archive)

## Overview

- **ID:** `tar.extractor.archive`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Baj
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 31,652
- **Rating:** 2.48 / 5 (116 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.7
- **Last updated:** 2023-06-16
- **First published:** 2022-03-22
- **Size:** 23 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-02-24
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tar.extractor.archive)
- **Website:** [https://djmix.com.ng](https://djmix.com.ng/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/baj-privacy-policy/home](https://sites.google.com/view/baj-privacy-policy/home)

## Description

The Tar File Extractor & Opener Chrome extension provides a seamless way to extract and decompress all kinds of tar compressed files directly within your browser. It supports multiple popular archive formats including TAR, GZ, TAR.GZ, Z, TAR.BZ2, and ZIP, making it an essential tool for handling Unix/Linux standard archive files. Whether you're working with standard .tar archives or compressed variants like .tar.gz or .tar.bz2, this extension enables quick and easy unpacking without the need for additional software.

Designed for convenience, this extension allows users to extract tar files on various devices, including mobile phones, bringing powerful archive management right to your fingertips. Perfect for developers, system administrators, or anyone needing to open tar files, it simplifies the process of accessing compressed data directly in Chrome.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.Ad_ID`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_INTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_INTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users report that the app often fails to open or extract tar files, especially compressed ones, accompanied by frequent intrusive ads. The extraction folder is hard to locate with no option to set it, and overall usability is poor, leading to frustration. Some users even suspect malware due to redirections. The app is generally considered unreliable and not user-friendly.

### Cons

- The app frequently fails to open or extract tar files, including tar.gz formats.
- There are excessive and intrusive advertisements throughout the app usage.
- The extraction location is unclear or inaccessible, and there is no option to change the extraction path.
- The app may have confusing or poor user interface/navigation, making it hard to use.
- Some users experienced suspicious behavior such as redirecting to scam websites.

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