Open in Foxit™ Reader
Adds a context menu item to send PDF links directly to Foxit™ Reader
Open in Foxit™ Reader: A Firefox Add-On for PDFs
'Open in Foxit™ Reader' is an extension for Firefox users to open PDF links directly with Foxit™ Reader. The add-on configures the browser to open PDF links to improve your document reading experience. Although Foxit™ Reader cannot open remote PDF links directly, this extension's clever workaround first downloads the PDF file to your default browser download directory, then opens it with the Foxit™ Reader. To fully utilize this extension, a small native client needs to be installed on your Windows, Linux, or MacOS device. Please note that although this tool enhances your use of Foxit™ Reader software, it is an independent project and not officially affiliated with Foxit Software Incorporated.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
Weekly download count: 43
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- storage
- contextMenus
- notifications
- nativeMessaging
- downloads
- activeTab
Size: 97.04K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
Other platforms
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Useful for opening PDFs in a preferred reader like Foxit
- Versatile tool that allows setting other programs for PDF viewing
- Good range of functionalities for PDF handling like highlighting and annotation
- Long-term reliable software for users who have been using it for years
- Generally well-received performance and usability
Cons
- Confusing setup instructions, especially for Linux users
- Requires manual installation of additional software which complicates the process
- Left click to open PDFs in Foxit does not reliably work
- Installation process perceived as invasive due to additional steps
- Some users encounter difficulties with add-on preferences
Most mentioned
- Installation complexity and instructions
- Functionality and usability as a PDF viewer
- Compatibility issues specifically for Linux users
- Reliability of opening PDFs directly in Foxit
- Longtime user satisfaction with Foxit Reader
User reviews
by 退出党团队远离中共邪教, 2025-02-15
by winphreak, 2024-12-05
by Fabrice GOUESDEUX, 2024-10-22
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Open in Foxit™ Reader requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Open in Foxit™ Reader. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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