IE Tab

Name: IE Tab
Rating: 3.8 (88 reviews)
Author: Blackfish Software, LLC

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

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.

Free CRX download

By: Blackfish Software, LLC

Users: 2,294,056

31.37K

Rating: 3.80

(88)

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

Creation date: 2021-01-13

Risk:

Permissions:

tabs
storage
contextMenus
webRequest
webRequestBlocking
nativeMessaging
cookies
alarms
offscreen
declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 945.02K

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Source: Edge Add-on Store

Updated: a day ago

Ranking

# 51

Other rankings

#27 in display keyword 23

#38 in policy keyword 17 ▼ 1

#42 in week keyword 13

#44 in tab keyword 77 ▲ 2

#54 in rest keyword 41 ▲ 3

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Other platforms

IE Tab (v17.10.23.1)

5,000,000 4.31

(19,115)

User reviews

Pros

Allows seamless access to applications requiring IE and Silverlight through its Auto-URL feature.
Provides a solution for users needing to use legacy applications.
Offers a 2-week free trial for users to test before purchasing a license.

Cons

Recently transitioned from a free extension to a paid licensing model, causing dissatisfaction among users.
Requires downloading an additional executable file (ietabhelper.exe), raising security concerns.
Some users experienced issues with compatibility after recent Edge updates.

Most mentioned

The transition from a free model to a paid model caused frustration among users.
The additional executable file required for functionality is seen as a red flag.
Performance issues reported after updates to the Edge browser.

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

User reviews

开始收费了，19美元1 个用户，约139元人民币，太贵了。

by 杨, 2025-02-07

The replacement for an old application that requires IE and Silverlight to work has been delayed so needed a way of allowing our users to continue using it for a while longer. Although Edge does allow IE compatibility mode, you have to re-enabled it every 30 days which is a complication we can do without. IE Tab is the answer and the Auto-URL feature means our users can seamlessly access the system without having to do anything special. Well worth the small annual licence fee.

by Mark, 2025-01-27

says trial for 2 weeks

by Dharani, 2024-11-20

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

IE Tab requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

IE Tab has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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