# ViewPDF Browser

> ViewPDF Browser is an extension developed to exhibit all PDF files directly within the browser window, avoiding automatic downloads or "Save as" dialogs. Users can easily view PDFs and save them using CTRL+S (or CMD+S) after viewing.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `viewpdf-browser`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** cwin land
- **Category:** feeds-news-blogging
- **Daily users:** 2
- **Version:** 1.0.6
- **Last updated:** 2024-01-08
- **First published:** 2024-01-07
- **Size:** 28 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/viewpdf-browser/)

## Description

ViewPDF Browser is required with ViewPDF Browser; it ensures PDFs are showcased directly in the browser. Ensure your Firefox setting under Preferences > Applications > PDF is set to "Preview in Firefox" for optimal functionality.

## Rankings

- #65,110 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `webRequest`
- `webRequestBlocking`
- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate 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/viewpdf-browser)