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Extension Source Downloader Chrome Extension Analysis

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Chrome extension ID: dlbdalfhhfecaekoakmanjflmdhmgpea

A browser tool that enables users to extract and download the source code of other Chrome extensions. It allows for URL-based identification of extensions and provides the resulting files in compressed formats for local access.

Developer:leocompson
Version:0.1.5
Size:22.87KiB
Last updated:
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External:Chrome Web StoreOfficial website

Overview

Installs

20K+

Rating

★ 4.4

30 reviews

Languages

1 locales

Includes English

Market analysis

Review-backed positioning, friction, and market signals for this Chrome extension.

Backed by review samples

Macro category

Developer & Designer Tools

Pricing friction

Low review signal

Complaint intensity

Moderate review signal

Listing & review signals
Observed signals from store listing text and review samples.

Listing positioning

The product is positioned as a utility for downloading the source code of Chrome extensions. It emphasizes a simple workflow via a toolbar popup that supports both .zip and .crx formats.

Inferred product pattern

Single-purpose developer utility for extracting store assets.

Review-backed pain points

Users reported that downloaded CRX files are sometimes named 'undefined' and expressed frustration over the lack of a right-click context menu for faster downloads.

Observed feature gaps

Missing context menu support and lack of automated descriptive naming (plugin name and version) for downloaded files.

Tags
Extension DownloaderSource Code ExtractionCRX DownloaderDeveloper Tool
Target users

- Chrome Extension Developers

- Security Researchers

- Browser Power Users

Primary use cases

- Downloading extension source code for analysis

- Backing up extension files

- Porting extensions to other browser versions

Positive themes

- Effective ZIP downloads

- Usefulness for non-Chrome browser compatibility

- Simplicity and effectiveness

Negative themes

- Incorrect file naming

- General functional failures

- Lack of context menu integration

Observed friction

- No pricing friction observed; tool appears to be free.

Evidence boundary: Data extracted from the Chrome Web Store listing and 10 provided review samples. Review sample size is small relative to the total user count.
Complaint summaries
Review-backed complaint signals grouped by operational area.

Support

No specific support complaints observed; developer provides a bug report form on their homepage.

Reliability

Some users report the tool does not work for them, or that CRX downloads trigger browser installations rather than file saves.

Privacy

No privacy or security complaints observed.

Access & pricing

- Free usage observed

- No account requirement observed

- Free plan or free usage claimed

Store listing facts

Listing assets

- Screenshots: 2

- Videos: 0

- Languages: 1

Trust signals

- Developer contact

- Official website

Store metadata

- Version: 0.1.5

- Size: 22.87KiB

- Last updated:

Listing SEO keywords

Search intent keywords
Keyword signals for evaluating how users may discover, compare, or search for this extension category.

Core discovery

download chrome extension sourcechrome extension crx downloaderextract extension zip

Comparison

CRX Downloader alternativeCRX Extractor vs Extension Source Downloader

Problem

how to download extension source codesave chrome extension as zip

Alternative

crx extractorextension source downloader alternative

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Screenshots

Extension Source Downloader screenshot
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Links

Website: mybrowseraddon.com

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