Meta4 ClickOnce Launcher

Name: Meta4 ClickOnce Launcher
Rating: 4.2222 (27 reviews)
Author: Meta4 Spain S.A.

This extension adds support for launching ClickOnce applications from Firefox. It is needed for launching the Meta4 PeopleNet product although it can be used with any ClickOnce-based application.

Meta4 ClickOnce Launcher

The Meta4 ClickOnce Launcher is a powerful Firefox add-on designed to facilitate the launching of ClickOnce applications directly from your browser. This extension is essential for users of Meta4 PeopleNet, allowing them to access their applications quickly and efficiently.

In addition to supporting Meta4 PeopleNet, the Meta4 ClickOnce Launcher is compatible with any ClickOnce-based application, providing a user-friendly interface for launching your preferred software. With this extension, you can streamline your workflow and improve your overall productivity by seamlessly integrating ClickOnce application launches within your Firefox experience.

Free XPI download

By: Meta4 Spain S.A.

Daily users: 3,756

-60

Rating: 4.22

(27)

Version: 1.3.1 (Last updated: 2019-07-25)

Version code: 4816973

Creation date: 2017-11-21

Weekly download count: 40

Firefox on Android: No

Risk:

Permissions:

webRequest
webRequestBlocking
nativeMessaging
http://*/*
https://*/*

Size: 68.34K

URLs: Website

Source: Firefox Browser Add-ons

Updated: 19 hours ago

Ranking

# 1,418 ▼ 8

Other rankings

#262 in Other extensions #5 in launch keyword 5 #53 in right click keyword 23 ▼ 1 #95 in application keyword 11 ▼ 16 #100 in beta keyword 36

User reviews

Pros

Works well for ClickOnce applications
Allows users to use Firefox instead of Chrome for ClickOnce
The add-on provides functionality that was lacking in Firefox by default

Cons

Native installer needs to be manually installed and is not straightforward
Auto-download functionality does not work as intended
There are concerns about the security of the companion application

Most mentioned

Issues with the manual installation of the native helper
Need for silent installation without prompts
Concerns regarding the companion app's trustworthiness

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

User reviews

by 天灭中共退党团队保平安, 2025-02-13

The only extension that worked for me, however the native helper didn't download automatically and had to be manually installed via a link to a .dat file on the page with download instructions. The link is not visible (had to be discovered via Inspector) and the file needs to be renamed to .exe.

by Zorro G, 2024-01-16

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Meta4 ClickOnce Launcher 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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Risk likelihood

Meta4 ClickOnce Launcher has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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