ShareX

Note: This addon is designed to be used in conjunction with the open-source application ShareX (https://getsharex.com) to integrate with Firefox. Adds 'Upload with ShareX' button to image, video, audio and text selection context menu.

ShareX Firefox Add-on: Seamless Sharing Experience

ShareX is an innovative Firefox add-on, designed to work in sync with the open-source application ShareX. It enhances the sharing experience, adding an 'Upload with ShareX' button to the context menu for images, videos, audio, and text selections. By integrating ShareX with your browser, you can quickly upload and share various types of content with ease.
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Add-on stats

Manifest V2
Daily users: 6,019
-23
Rating: 4.58
(59)
1 new ratings
Version: 2.1.0 (Last updated: 2024-03-17)
Version code: 5706744
Creation date: 2017-01-29
Weekly download count: 96
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • nativeMessaging
Size: 23.82K
URLs: Website

Ranking

# 1,064 ▼ 5
Other rankings
#190 in Other extensions ▼ 1 #5 in shape keyword 6 #6 in share keyword 12 ▲ 1 #135 in integration keyword 47 ▲ 34 #241 in application keyword 13 ▲

Other platforms

ShareX (v2.1.0)
50,000 4.06 (88)
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge

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
  • Excellent desktop application for screenshots
  • User-friendly once set up correctly
  • Highly recommended by users
  • Strong replacement for other screenshot applications
Cons
  • Addon requires initial setup in desktop app to function properly
  • Instructions for setup are not well explained or included
  • May appear useless until settings are configured
Most mentioned
  • The need to enable 'Firefox Addon Support' in desktop app settings
  • The communication between the add-on and the desktop version
  • The overall quality of the desktop application
User reviews
by China Tablet Guy, 2025-03-06
by s_ariga, 2025-02-17
by Kanaan, 2025-01-21
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

ShareX requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Medium Facilitates communication between extensions and native applications, usually low risk if managed correctly.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of ShareX. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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