Open in Chrome™ Browser: Edge Add-on for Easy Browsing
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"Open in Google Chrome" extension is a browser extension that opens the current tab or links in the Google Chrome browser. Using this extension you can send links to Google Chrome without the need to manually copy and paste links. It is even possible to define keyboard shortcuts for easier access (Check the options page for more info).
Features: Send the current page to Chrome by pressing the action button Send a link in a page to Chrome from right-click context menu Send a link to Chrome that matches the provided list of hostnames, URLs, or words. Optionally close the source tab when push to Chrome Optionally open the link in both browsers Optionally redirect even the top-level navigation
Notes:
- For this extension to open links in the Google Chrome browser you will need to install a minimal native client. The instruction to install the native client is displayed once a link opening is requested. Notes:
- This extension supports managed storage which means some preferences can be configured by the domain administrator
- This extension can send links on left-click, a combination of the left-click and a keyboard meta key, and top-level navigation
User reviews
- Conveniently opens links from Edge in Chrome.
- Works well for separating communication and development tabs.
- Creates web apps out of Edge for better Windows integration.
- Overall functionality meets users' expectations.
- Can only target the last active Chrome window.
- User experience during installation was reported as poor.
- Concerns about safety with native client and registry updates.
- Need to open links in a different browser.
- Desire for improved installation experience.
- Request for more control over Chrome profiles.
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Risk impact
Open in Chrome™ Browser requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Open in Chrome™ Browser is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
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