Open in IE

Open current page or link in Microsoft Internet Explorer browser

Open in IE - Firefox Add-on for Microsoft Internet Explorer

Open in IE is a Firefox extension that cybernates your browsing activities between Firefox and Microsoft's Internet Explorer. If IE is already open, this extension opens a new link in a new tab. If not, it launches a new IE window. It becomes easier to switch between browsers without manual hassle of copy-pasting links. Supports managed storage and can be configured by an administrator.
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Add-on stats

Daily users: 16,181
603
Rating: 3.64
(84)
Version: 0.3.3 (Last updated: 2023-10-03)
Version code: 5630674
Creation date: 2016-12-06
Weekly download count: 446
Firefox on Android: No
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • nativeMessaging
Size: 76.16K

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# 590 ▲ 12
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Other platforms

Open in IE (v0.3.3)
3.45 (51) 30,000
Not available on Android
Open in IE (v0.3.3)
3.20 (8) 49,840
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Add-on summary

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This extension is the WebExtension implementation of "Open in IE" opens the current tab or links in Microsoft's Internet Explorer. Using this extension you can send links to Internet Explorer without the need to manually copy and paste links.

If an Internet Explorer instance is already opened, then link is opened in a new browser tab, however, if Internet Explorer is not opened, a new Internet Explorer window is opened.

Preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6hSo5Sx5tk

For FAQs please visit: https://webextension.org/listing/open-in.html?from=ie

For bug reports visit: https://github.com/andy-portmen/native-client/

Notes:

  1. For this extension to open links in Internet Explorer browser you will need to install a minimal native client. The instruction to install the native client is displayed once a link opening is requested.
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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
  • Opens selected tab in an Internet Explorer window
  • Easy to use with a button in the toolbar
Cons
  • Does not bypass organizational restrictions on using IE
  • Has stopped working after certain Mozilla updates
  • Some users experienced connection failure errors
Most mentioned
  • Opens in IE window
  • Stopped working after updates
  • Does not work for some users
User reviews
by Manuel Bonilla, 2024-09-05
by Manuel Bonilla, 2024-09-05
by Manuel Bonilla, 2024-09-05
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Open in IE requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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