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Open via Google Maps Chrome Extension Analysis

Automation & Workflow Efficiency

Chrome extension ID: klnpmiiahcfaocdklogefknajkpeolao

Open via Google Maps is a browser extension that allows users to highlight any address on a webpage and open it directly in Google Maps via a right-click context menu. It opens results in a dedicated popup window to facilitate quick location lookup without navigating away from the original page.

Developer:Free Apps
Version:3.0.1
Size:1.58MiB
Last updated:

Overview

Installs

5K+

Rating

4.4

24 reviews

Languages

41 locales

Includes Deutsch, English, English (United States), Filipino...

Market analysis

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

Backed by review samples

Macro category

Automation & Workflow Efficiency

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 extension positions itself as a time-saving utility that simplifies navigating to addresses by enabling one-click Google Maps lookups via a browser context menu. It targets users who frequently need to verify locations while browsing different websites.

Inferred product pattern

Utility-based single-purpose browser extension focusing on integration with external web services.

Review-backed pain points

Some users dislike that the extension forces results into a new popup window, preferring an option to open in a new tab or the same window instead.

Observed feature gaps

The extension lacks an options menu to customize how map results are displayed (e.g., current tab vs. popup window).

Tags
Google MapsAddress SearchProductivityWorkflow Automation
Target users

- Frequent travelers

- Logistics planners

- General web users

- Researchers

Primary use cases

- Quickly finding directions to an address seen on a website

- Opening map locations without leaving the current tab

Positive themes

- Simplicity and ease of use

- Effective time-saver for address lookups

- Reliable basic functionality

Negative themes

- Inflexibility regarding popup window behavior

- Desire for user-configurable options for opening methods

Observed friction

- None; the extension is free to use.

Evidence boundary: The analysis is based on 10 user reviews across various languages, which consistently praise the utility while providing constructive feedback on UI behavior. The sample size is small and primarily reflects users with specific UI preferences, which may not capture broader issues or lack thereof.
Complaint summaries
Review-backed complaint signals grouped by operational area.

Support

No support or account-related complaints observed.

Reliability

Reliability is generally reported as high; complaints are limited to UX preference regarding the opening of windows.

Privacy

No privacy or security concerns were reported in the available review sample.

Access & pricing

- Free usage observed

- No account requirement observed

- Free plan or free usage claimed

Store listing facts

Listing assets

- Screenshots: 1

- Videos: 0

- Languages: 41

Trust signals

- Privacy policy

- Developer contact

- Official website

Store metadata

- Version: 3.0.1

- Size: 1.58MiB

- 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

open address in google mapsgoogle maps context menubrowser address lookup

Comparison

google maps extensionmap search shortcut

Problem

how to find address on mapfast location search

Alternative

map navigation tooladdress selector

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Screenshots

Open via Google Maps screenshot

Links

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