MEGA

Secure cloud storage, chat, and meetings

MEGA: Secure Cloud Storage & Communications

"MEGA" is a secure, user-controlled extension for Edge that enhances MEGA's cloud storage and communication service. It provides end-to-end encryption and captures MEGA URLs locally, improving loading times and download performance. With 20 GB of free storage, users can encrypt and decrypt their data solely on their devices, ensuring maximum privacy. The extension loads source files directly from the browser, eliminating the need for external verification and boosting security. Explore the benefits of secure, efficient cloud service with MEGA.
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Add-on stats

Manifest V3
By: MEGA Ltd
Users: 400,233
-1,159
Rating: 3.80
(48)
Version: 5.49.3 (Last updated: 2025-02-28)
Creation date: 2022-02-10
Permissions:
  • unlimitedStorage
  • declarativeNetRequest
Host permissions:
  • https://mega.nz/*
Size: 9.32M
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 184 ▲ 1
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Other platforms

MEGA (v5.49.3)
1,000,000 4.31 (7,129)
MEGA (v15.2(250561338)(3f3d72bf12))
168,266,979 4.50 (1,486,267)
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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Edge Add-on Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works across all devices and platforms
  • User interface is highly praised and better than competitors
  • Offers a significant amount of free storage
  • Supports various features like chat and referral schemes
  • Cryptographically secure and allows for copy-and-paste through context menu
Cons
  • Requires excessive permissions like reading browsing history after updates
  • Experiences login issues and accessibility problems in certain regions (e.g., needing a VPN)
  • Inconsistent integration with the desktop app
  • Some users report a recurring loading issue or getting stuck in a loading loop
  • Can lead to performance problems or conflicts with other services (e.g., video playback errors)
Most mentioned
  • Recent updates have prompted questions about permissions
  • Login and synchronization issues are prevalent
  • Users highlight the disparity in functionality across different regions or networks
  • Many reviews express dissatisfaction with the extension redirecting to the homepage instead of functioning as a standalone tool
  • Users appreciate the large amount of storage but mention difficulties with access
User reviews
I've used MEGA for years. Zero significant issues.
by Darik, 2024-06-11
Have been using this extention for a while now, but after the latest update it requires "Read your browsing history" and "Block content on any page" permissions. Why would it need to read my browsing history?!
by Igor, 2024-05-30
Got nice gui in MEGA.
by Fredrik, 2023-10-21
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

MEGA requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Low Request access to the following domains: mega.nz
Risk likelihood

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

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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