Open in PDF Reader extension

Security at a glance

Low riskSafety score 100/1000 findings

Automated estimate from our latest scan (malware, permissions, obfuscation) — not a security audit. Higher safety score is better.

See the full security report

Firefox listing ID: open-in-pdf-reader

Permissions (8)

  • Communicate with desktop apps
  • Access to all websites
  • Manage downloads

Frequently asked questions

Is Open in PDF Reader safe to use?

Our latest automated scan rates the Firefox listing of Open in PDF Reader at 100/100 (low risk) — malware, permission and obfuscation checks combined. The full report lists every finding behind the number.

What permissions does Open in PDF Reader require?

Open in PDF Reader requests 8 permissions. The most significant: Communicate with desktop apps, Access to all websites, Manage downloads. See the full breakdown in the security report.

Who develops Open in PDF Reader?

Open in PDF Reader is published by Andy Portmen. Impersonators copy popular extension names, so always verify the developer line and listing id on the store page before installing.