Merlin
Google Docs Viewer

Google Docs Viewer

Allows you to view documents and other files online with the google docs viewer.

What is Google Docs Viewer?
The 'Google Docs Viewer' is a Firefox add-on that enhances your online document viewing experience. It integrates Google Docs Viewer into your browser, allowing you to view various document types online without needing to download them. This add-on also offers alternatives like Microsoft Viewer and Google PDF Viewer for your convenience. Furthermore, the developer provides other helpful add-ons, making your browsing experience smoother and more efficient.
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Merlin
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By: def00111
Users: 1,622 ▲ 18
Rating: 3.59 (17)
Version: 1.2.6resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2017-09-21
Weekly download count: 20
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • *://*/*
  • contextMenus
  • downloads
  • storage
Size: 18.16K
URLs: Website
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# 2366 ▼ 1
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If you prefer Microsoft Viewer use this add-on: https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/online-docs-viewer/

To view pdf files with the Google Viewer use this add-on: https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/google-pdf-viewer

My other add-ons: https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/always-preview-webextension https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/viewerjs-we https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/docs-online-viewer-fork/

User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Works well for *.doc files
  • Allows saving directly to drive without downloading
  • Handy and generally works as expected
Cons
  • Usability is not good, lacks a 'kill switch'
  • Some files cannot open
  • Sometimes fails to capture any requests
Most mentioned
  • Works for some file types
  • Some usability issues
  • Requires improvement in certain areas
Recent reviews
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Safety
Risk impact

Google Docs Viewer is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Google Docs Viewer if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Google Docs Viewer is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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Google Docs Viewer