No PDF Download

Opens all PDF files directly in the browser.

No PDF Download - Firefox Add-on for Direct PDF Viewing

'No PDF Download' is a valuable Firefox add-on that allows direct viewing of all PDF files in your browser. It mitigates the automatic downloads or triggering of a 'Save as'-dialog. You can still save any needed PDF by using keyboard shortcuts after viewing. This add-on relies on Firefox settings being adjusted to 'Preview in Firefox' under Applications > PDF. The add-on may be less effective when web servers fail to identify a file as PDF, resulting in unwanted downloads. For any issues, users are encouraged to send problematic URLs to the support email for prompt assistance.
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Add-on stats

Users: 4,314
-65
Rating: 4.27
(52)
Version: 1.0.6 (Last updated: 2019-06-07)
Creation date: 2017-11-19
Weekly download count: 57
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
Size: 13.03K

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# 1,273 ▼ 5
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No PDF Download (v1.0.6)
4.29 (42) 9,000
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

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While most PDF files can be viewed directly in the browser some PDFs will trigger a "Save as"-dialog or will be downloaded automatically. This addon views all PDF files directly in the browser. You can still save the PDF by pressing CTRL+S (or CMD+S) after viewing them.

Please make sure that the setting under Firefox > Preferences > Applications > PDF is set to "Preview in Firefox" in order for this addon to work.

Some web servers are misconfigured and don't tell the browser that a file is a PDF. In this case the file will still be downloaded even when this addon is active. If you encounter a PDF that is downloaded feel free to send the URL to the support email address so I can check if this it's a bug in the addon or just a server issue.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works as expected in preventing unwanted PDF downloads
  • Helps display PDFs directly in the browser instead of downloading
  • Some users find it perfect and very helpful
Cons
  • Breaks functionality of Google services (e.g., Docs, Gmail, Drive) when trying to print or download
  • Prevents PDF downloads even when intended by the user
  • Does not allow downloading or viewing PDFs from Google services
Most mentioned
  • Breaks PDF viewing and downloading in Google services
  • Effective at preventing unwanted PDF downloads
  • Users express frustration over functionality issues with common services
User reviews
Add-on is good but breaks google services such as Docs, Gmail and Drive (printing, downloading stop working whatsoever)
by Da, 2024-12-11
Prevents PDF download even when I want to do so...
by Firefox user 18356276, 2024-04-03
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

No PDF Download requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

No PDF Download has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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