FFMSB (Freedom for mouse side buttons)

Prevents history navigation using forward and back buttons on your mouse

What is FFMSB (Freedom for mouse side buttons)?

FFMSB (Freedom for mouse side buttons) is a handy Chrome extension developed to prevent default actions (like forward/back history jumps) triggered by mouse side buttons. It's perfect for users who utilize these buttons in other applications operating alongside Chrome, such as VOIP software as push-to-talk buttons. Note that limitations apply in Chrome Web Store and Chrome menus due to security reasons.

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Extension stats

By: Vaker

View on Chrome Web Store

Users: 3,000+

Rating: 4.52 (46)

Version: 0.2 (Last updated: 2021-07-23)

Creation date: 2021-04-28

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Size: 35.79K

Email: ff*****@byvaker.ru

Ranking

# 17211 ▼ 406

Other rankings

#1947 in Accessibility ▲ 5 #19 in mouse keyword 41 ▲ 2 #80 in inject keyword 8 ▲ 1 #129 in button for google keyword 51 ▼ 1

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

Analyze keywords

This extension prevents default actions (forward/back history jumps) for mouse side buttons (4 and 5)

FAQ: Q: Why do you need a permission to change contents for all websites? A: Because it allows this extension to inject 5 lines of JavaScript code into webpages, preventing default mouse actions. You can verify the contents of injected code using dev tools (F12) -> Sources -> Content scripts (on the left side) -> FFMSB. Contents of this file are also provided in screenshots section because there's nothing else to take screenshots of :)

Q: IT DOES NOT WOOOOORK :(((( A: It does, except for 2 cases :)

Chrome Web Store (extensions are not allowed to use content scripts here due to security reasons)
Chrome menus, including the entire top bar (again, it's impossible to intercept shortcuts while your mouse is there)

Q: Who is this made for? A: For people who use these buttons in other applications running alongside Chrome - for example, in VOIP software as push-to-talk button

User reviews

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Pros

Does exactly as advertised, simple but effective
Enables use of mouse side buttons for applications like Discord
Helps prevent accidental loss of work by stopping unintended button presses
Users appreciate the functionality that isn't natively available in Chrome

Cons

Inconsistent performance; sometimes works, sometimes doesn't
Requires a restart of Chrome or the computer for changes to take effect
No built-in options in Chrome for mouse button customization

Most mentioned

Gratitude towards the developer for providing this functionality
Users express frustration with the lack of options in Chrome natively
Mention of needing to restart for the extension to work correctly

Recent reviews

Работает, я не понимаю почему эту функцию нужно вводить через сторонний софт, этого даже в флагах браузера нет (скрытые настройки разработчиков), бред не иначе, а расширение нормальное 5 звезд