IE Tab

Display web pages using IE within Edge. Use Java, Silverlight, ActiveX, Sharepoint, and more.

What is IE Tab?

IE Tab is an Edge extension that allows users to display web pages using the Internet Explorer rendering engine within Edge. This enables the use of ActiveX controls and compatibility with services like Sharepoint, Java, and Silverlight. Offering features like automatic URL opening in IE Tab and Group Policy support for enterprise deployments, it simplifies the usage of older web technologies on the Edge browser.

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Add-on stats

By: Blackfish Software, LLC

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Users: 2,460,764 ▼ -17,329

Rating: 3.80 (83)

Version: 17.10.23.1 (Last updated: 2024-10-23)

Creation date: 2021-01-13

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

tabs
storage
contextMenus
webRequest
webRequestBlocking
nativeMessaging
cookies
alarms
offscreen
declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 945.02K

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Ranking

# 49

Other platforms

IE Tab (v17.10.23.1)

4.31

(19,118) 5,000,000

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Add-on summary

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Display web pages using IE within Edge. Use Java, Silverlight, ActiveX, Sharepoint, and more.

** NOTE: Fully supported after IE EOL on June 15, 2022 **

IE Tab exactly emulates IE by using the IE rendering engine directly within Edge. This will enable you to use ActiveX controls and test your web pages with different versions of IE (IE 7-11).

It is free for a 2-week trial and then will require an annual subscription payment. You can see the price here: https://www.ietab.net/pricing

-- FEATURES --

Create a list of URLs that will automatically open in IE Tab
Group Policy support for enterprise deployments
Securely use the old IE rendering engine

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Edge Add-on Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Allows users to access IE-dependent applications and websites
Some users appreciate the unlock feature of ilink
Helpful for using old applications on old websites

Cons

Not a free extension; requires purchase after trial period
Requires download of an additional executable file
Some users report issues with logging in and using the extension after updates

Most mentioned

Requires payment after a 2-week free trial
Requires additional download (iehelper.exe or ietabhelper.exe)
ilink accelerator mentioned for unlocking websites
Concerns about future functionality with removal of IE from Windows

Recent reviews

Our security platform blocked the additional ietabhelper.exe that gets triggered to be downloaded and installed. PS. This a trial version. You are running a 2-week free trial of IE Tab and a license will be required after that.