Open in IE extension

Security at a glance

Low riskSafety score 93/1005 findings

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

See the full security report

Chrome listing ID: looohpideggedchhpphemdmppnmdkgfd

Permissions (5)

  • Communicate with desktop apps
  • View open tabs
  • Manage downloads

Frequently asked questions

Is Open in IE safe to use?

Our latest automated scan rates the Chrome listing of Open in IE at 93/100 (low risk) — malware, permission and obfuscation checks combined. The full report lists every finding behind the number.

What permissions does Open in IE require?

Open in IE requests 5 permissions. The most significant: Communicate with desktop apps, View open tabs, Manage downloads. See the full breakdown in the security report.

Who develops Open in IE?

Open in IE is published by rynu.smith. Impersonators copy popular extension names, so always verify the developer line and listing id on the store page before installing.