1. Adblock Plus - free ad blocker
Remove ads on YouTube and everywhere else you browse.
Why it replaces XML Viewer: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Remove ads on YouTube and everywhere else you browse.
Best XML Viewer Alternatives in 2026
XML Viewer is a strong option, but it is not the right fit for everyone. Below are 10 alternatives compared on rating, install base, pricing and the use case each one actually wins on.
About XML Viewer
Open the XML file quickly and for free
Free
Full reviewComparison at a glance
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XML Viewer (original) | — | — | Free | Open the XML file quickly and for free |
| Adblock Plus - free ad blocker | 4.4 | 37M+ | Freemium | Users who want an easy-to-use ad blocker with optional acceptable ads support. |
| VPN for Chrome: NordVPN proxy protection | — | — | Free | Connect to the fastest VPN out there — NordVPN. Hide your IP, block ads, and be safer online with our VPN proxy extension for Chrome |
| Free VPN for Chrome - VPN Proxy VeePN | 4.5 | 14M+ | Free | VeePN is a VPN extension that unblocks websites and secures your connection with encrypted tunneling and unlimited bandwidth. |
| Foxit PDF Creator | — | — | Free | To convert the web page to Foxit PDF |
| LastPass: Free Password Manager | 4.2 | 8M+ | Free | Users who want a free, feature-rich password manager with cross-device sync. |
| Browsec VPN - Free VPN for Chrome | 4.5 | 8M+ | Free | Browsec VPN is a Chrome VPN extension that protects your IP from Internet threats and lets you browse privately for free. |
| Phantom | — | — | Free | A crypto wallet reimagined for DeFi & NFTs |
| Equatio - Maths made digital | — | — | Free | Easily create mathematical equations, formulas and quizzes. Intuitively type or handwrite, with no tricky maths code to learn. |
| Enable local file links | 3.9 | 3M+ | Free | Make it possible to open by click a link to a local file that is disabled by Chrome. |
| Free Download Manager | 4.2 | 3M+ | Free | Free Download Manager integration with browser |
XML Viewer alternatives in detail
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2. VPN for Chrome: NordVPN proxy protection
Connect to the fastest VPN out there — NordVPN. Hide your IP, block ads, and be safer online with our VPN proxy extension for Chrome
Why it replaces XML Viewer: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Connect to the fastest VPN out there — NordVPN. Hide your IP, block ads, and be safer online with our VPN proxy extension for Chrome
3. Free VPN for Chrome - VPN Proxy VeePN
VeePN is a VPN extension that unblocks websites and secures your connection with encrypted tunneling and unlimited bandwidth.
Why it replaces XML Viewer: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: VeePN is a VPN extension that unblocks websites and secures your connection with encrypted tunneling and unlimited bandwidth.
4. Foxit PDF Creator
To convert the web page to Foxit PDF
Why it replaces XML Viewer: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: To convert the web page to Foxit PDF
5. LastPass: Free Password Manager
LastPass is an award-winning password manager for secure credential management on any device.
Why it replaces XML Viewer: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: LastPass is an award-winning password manager for secure credential management on any device.
6. Browsec VPN - Free VPN for Chrome
Browsec VPN is a Chrome VPN extension that protects your IP from Internet threats and lets you browse privately for free.
Why it replaces XML Viewer: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Browsec VPN is a Chrome VPN extension that protects your IP from Internet threats and lets you browse privately for free.
7. Phantom
A crypto wallet reimagined for DeFi & NFTs
Why it replaces XML Viewer: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: A crypto wallet reimagined for DeFi & NFTs
8. Equatio - Maths made digital
Easily create mathematical equations, formulas and quizzes. Intuitively type or handwrite, with no tricky maths code to learn.
Why it replaces XML Viewer: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Easily create mathematical equations, formulas and quizzes. Intuitively type or handwrite, with no tricky maths code to learn.
9. Enable local file links
Make it possible to open by click a link to a local file that is disabled by Chrome.
Why it replaces XML Viewer: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Make it possible to open by click a link to a local file that is disabled by Chrome.
10. Free Download Manager
Free Download Manager integration with browser
Why it replaces XML Viewer: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Free Download Manager integration with browser
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to XML Viewer?
Adblock Plus - free ad blocker is the closest match. Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Remove ads on YouTube and everywhere else you browse.
Is there a free alternative to XML Viewer?
Yes — VPN for Chrome: NordVPN proxy protection, Free VPN for Chrome - VPN Proxy VeePN, Foxit PDF Creator are free.