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Chrome Extension Source Viewer/Downloader

by tabmasterext · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 18 Oct 2026

Activate this extension to access the functionality and features of Chrome extensions (CRX/ZIP)

Users
184
+31 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#66K
#56K among extensions
Version
1.0.0
updated 16 Dec 2024

Users

monthly, 2 years
094189Dec 2024Dec 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 18 Oct 2026: 184 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 2 years
001Dec 2024Dec 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 18 Oct 2026: 1 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 Chrome Extension Source Viewer/Downloader

If you’re a developer, researcher, or tech enthusiast curious about browser extensions, the VH browser extension API is just what you need. One of the best tools for this is the Chrome Extension Source Viewer, available in ZIP or CRX format. This handy tool lets you quickly view and download the source code of Chrome, Firefox, and Opera extensions. You can use it to debug extensions, understand their architecture, and ensure they meet security standards Key Features For this Chrome Extension Quick Source Code Access: Easily view and download extension source code, either in CRX or in ZIP format. Multi-Browser Support: Supports Chrome Extension, Firefox Extension, Opera Extension. Secure and Safe: Integrated into your browser to securely execute coding activities. Simple Interface: Being very functional with many features that didn’t require complicated interfaces, all the concepts had a clear user focus. How to Use in Simple Steps Click the folder for the extension of the specific browser that you wish to install. Open the tool by clicking the icon visible in the browser’s toolbar. Choose either the CRX or ZIP format to view or download the source code. Select whether to view next the source code of an image, to analyze it, or to store it for future examination. To Whom It Is Useful This tool is useful for the developers to identify what went wrong in a structure of the extension and can learn from it, while the researchers can study source codes for such vices as security. The students and learners have a practical way of developing extensions while the IT professionals we have can be with confirmation that the extensions used in organizations are safe to be used. Why It Is Useful The Chrome Extension Source Viewer makes it easy to download and inspect extension source codes for the sake of security and in support of learning, development and also as a tool to check for compliance.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+2+1.1%00.00
30 days+31+20.3%00.00
6 months+31+20.3%00.00
1 year+77+72.0%00.00

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.0.016 Dec 2024

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
16 Dec 2024
Size
154 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
drive.google.com
Extension ID
kcaegnanehlgheaehiibamomdfhglmck

Permissions and risk

Low riskimpact 2, likelihood 1
Permissions
notificationsstorage
Site access
<all_urls>
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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