Open in Chrome™ extension

Security at a glance

Low riskSafety score 93/1004 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-chrome-1

Permissions (6)

  • Access to all websites
  • Communicate with desktop apps
  • View open tabs

Frequently asked questions

Is Open in Chrome™ safe to use?

Our latest automated scan rates the Firefox listing of Open in Chrome™ 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 Chrome™ require?

Open in Chrome™ requests 6 permissions. The most significant: Access to all websites, Communicate with desktop apps, View open tabs. See the full breakdown in the security report.

Who develops Open in Chrome™?

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