Microsoft Power Automate

Name: Microsoft Power Automate
Rating: 2.3 (149 reviews)
Author: Microsoft Corporation

Add-on for enabling web automation. This web extension is compatible with Power Automate for desktop version 2.27 or later.

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Microsoft Power Automate is a powerful Chrome extension that empowers users to automate repetitive web-based tasks such as data extraction, form filling, testing, and scripting. This add-on works seamlessly with Power Automate for desktop version 2.27 or later, enabling users to convert manual web interactions into automated flows through an intuitive recorder utility. Simply navigate through your web applications while the extension captures your actions to create efficient automation sequences.

To utilize this extension effectively, ensure that Power Automate is installed on your device. The extension supports the modern Manifest V3 standard, ensuring compatibility and enhanced performance. Microsoft Power Automate optimizes workflow by reducing manual effort and enabling smooth automation of complex web processes, perfect for professionals seeking increased productivity and accuracy in web tasks.

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By:: Microsoft Corporation
Users:: 6,129,229+ -100,867
Rating:: 2.30
(149) 1 new ratings
Version:: 2.55.0.31 (Last updated: 2025-03-18)
Creation date:: 2022-11-17
Risk:: Very high risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:: scripting
debugger
tabs
browsingData
nativeMessaging
webNavigation
Host permissions:: <all_urls>
http://*/*
https://*/*
Size:: 605.52K
URLs:: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Edge Add-on Store
Updated:: a day ago

Ranking

# 17

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#6 in Productivity ▲

#7 in automate keyword 67 ▼ 1

#23 in power keyword 42

#50 in microsoft keyword 87 ▼ 1

#50 in minecrosoft keyword 10 ▼ 1

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Microsoft Power Automate (v2.55.0.31)

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User reviews

Users have mixed experiences with the Microsoft Power Automate Edge add-on. While some find it easy to use and functional for automations via Power Automate Desktop, many report persistent issues such as repeated installation prompts, failures to recognize the extension, problems running JavaScript reliably, and errors following recent browser updates. Additionally, limitations exist when using the extension across multiple browser profiles. Overall, instability and communication errors significantly hinder its usefulness for critical automation tasks.

Pros

Works fine for some users automating flows with Power Automate Desktop
Easy and clear to use for some users

Cons

Extension frequently fails or breaks, making it unreliable for critical tasks
Users get repeated prompts to install the extension even when it is installed
Compatibility issues with recent Edge updates or Power Automate versions causing errors
Runs JavaScript functions unreliably; sometimes functions don't execute as expected
Limited usability across multiple Edge profiles; installation errors when installing on different profiles

Recent reviews

For those confused, this is just a connection for Power Automate desktop to interact with edge. The ext could certainly be improved!

by Nick, 2025-05-01

I was so excited about the promise of automating a routine task through Power Automate, but I kept getting errors related to this extension. Many support articles and registry edits later, I finally got my flow working---for a time. I restarted and now I'm getting the same errors again, but my previous fixes aren't working any more. So it's time to cut my losses and recognize that Power Automate is a dud, because apparently it cannot communicate with this critical extension.

by McKenzie,, 2025-04-28

"If I don't understand Windows, am I then a Win-Dummy or a Windummy?"

by Arthur, 2025-03-10

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Microsoft Power Automate requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows for debugging of other web apps and extensions, which can intersect with sensitive information and security boundaries.
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Risk likelihood

Microsoft Power Automate has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

Medium This extension was updated in the past 3 months. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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