Extension Downloader – Download Chrome Extensions, CRX & Convert to ZIP

Tracking since Apr 24, 2026.

Changelog

• May 31, 2026
  permissions

  downloads, contextMenus, activeTab, tabs, sidePanel, storage

  alarms, downloads, contextMenus, activeTab, tabs, sidePanel, storage

• May 7, 2026
  description

  Download Chrome extensions and browser add-ons as CRX or ZIP with a fast, reliable workflow. Open any extension store page, detect it instantly, and save the original package or a clean ZIP version in seconds.
  
  Go beyond downloading. Load the full extension package and explore every file in a structured viewer. Inspect source code with syntax highlighting, open manifest.json, and understand how the extension works before installing it.
  
  Audit permissions with clear risk indicators. See exactly what an extension can access, including browser APIs and host permissions, so you can make informed decisions about security and privacy.
  
  Browse archived versions and download specific builds when needed. Useful for testing, debugging, or analyzing changes across updates.
  
  Convert between CRX and ZIP formats locally in your browser. No uploads, no external processing—everything runs on your device for maximum privacy and speed.
  
  Built for developers, security researchers, and power users who want transparency and control over browser extensions. Clean interface, one-click actions, and a complete toolkit for downloading, inspecting, and analyzing extensions in one place.

  Extension Downloader – Download Chrome Extensions, CRX & Convert to ZIP
  
  Download Chrome extensions and browser add-ons as CRX or ZIP with a fast, reliable workflow. Open any extension store page, detect it instantly, and save the original package or a clean ZIP version in seconds.
  
  Go beyond downloading. Load the full extension package and explore every file in a structured viewer. Inspect source code with syntax highlighting, open manifest.json, and understand how the extension works before installing it.
  
  Audit permissions with clear risk indicators. See exactly what an extension can access, including browser APIs and host permissions, so you can make informed decisions about security and privacy.
  
  Browse archived versions and download specific builds when needed. Useful for testing, debugging, or analyzing changes across updates.
  
  Convert between CRX and ZIP formats locally in your browser. No uploads, no external processing—everything runs on your device for maximum privacy and speed.
  
  Built for developers, security researchers, and power users who want transparency and control over browser extensions. Clean interface, one-click actions, and a complete toolkit for downloading, inspecting, and analyzing extensions in one place.

Permissions & access

Permissions

alarmsdownloadscontextMenusactiveTabtabssidePanelstorage

Host access

*://clients2.google.com/*, *://clients2.googleusercontent.com/*, *://edge.microsoft.com/*, *://chrome.google.com/*, *://chromewebstore.google.com/*, *://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/*

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