Auto Open Steam icon

Auto Open Steam

by ProtoCode · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 20 Oct 2026

Open Steam Workshop items in the Steam desktop app with a single click

Users
35
−4 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
2
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#124K
#103K among extensions
Version
1.5.6
updated 12 Nov 2025

Users

monthly, 12 months
02040Nov 2025May 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 20 Oct 2026: 35 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 12 months
012Nov 2025May 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 20 Oct 2026: 2 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Auto Open Steam

Instantly open Steam Workshop items in your desktop Steam app with one click. Effortlessly Access Workshop Content, Skip the Browser, Jump Straight to Steam! Tired of manually copying Workshop URLs or navigating through multiple steps to open items in your Steam desktop app? Auto Open Steam adds a convenient "Open in Desktop App" button directly on Steam Workshop pages, letting you launch mods, maps, and workshop content instantly in the Steam client where you can subscribe and manage them properly. Why Install Auto Open Steam? - One Click Access: A dedicated button appears on every Workshop page, just click to open in Steam. - Customizable Behaviour: Choose to always open automatically, ask each time, or disable the feature entirely. - Seamless Integration: Matches Steam's native UI design for a familiar, polished experience. - Privacy-Focused: No tracking, no data collection, just a simple tool that works. - Lightweight & Fast: Minimal permissions, maximum performance. How to Use: 1. Visit any Steam Community Workshop page (Skyrim mods, CS2 maps, etc.). 2. Look for the "Open in Desktop App" button near the Subscribe button. 3. Click to instantly launch the item in your Steam desktop app! Customize Your Experience: - Click the extension icon to choose your preference: - Ask: Show the button on every Workshop page (default) - Always: Automatically open items in Steam without clicking - Disabled: Turn off the feature when not needed Perfect for gamers who frequently browse Workshop content and want a faster way to subscribe and manage mods directly in the Steam client. Install Auto Open Steam today and streamline your Workshop browsing experience! We'd love to hear from you, please leave a review and let us know how we can improve!

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%00.00
30 days−4−10.3%00.00
6 months+14+66.7%00.00

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.5.64 Nov 2025

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
4 Nov 2025
Size
27 KB
Languages
en-GB
Pricing
Free
Extension ID
pbhpdfncdeokdbkkjcgfgibohfcngpcl

Permissions and risk

Low riskimpact 1, likelihood 2
Permissions
storage

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