Gmail Mouse Gestures

Gmail Mouse Gestures

Use mouse gestures to browse mails even faster!

What is Gmail Mouse Gestures?
"Gmail Mouse Gestures" is a Chrome extension that enables users to navigate Gmail with mouse gestures. Simply press the right mouse button and drag up to go to the inbox, left for a newer email and right for an older email. This tool was revamped when the original Google Mail lab app was removed. Despite some bugs, it aims to increase productivity and make email browsing faster and more efficient.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 4.42 (78)
Version: 0.9.5 (Last updated: 2022-03-19)
Creation date: 2022-03-19
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • http://mail.google.com/*
  • https://mail.google.com/*
  • notifications
Size: 113.66K
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Merlin
Summary

Be more productive, save your time, use gestures! This was a Google Mail app (in labs). Unfortunately removed some days ago. So I remade it for us. Any advice and comments are welcome!

Support me with 5 stars! :)

UPDATE 13/10/12: New version arrived! Major bugs fixed. Enjoy!

Need more help? Click! http://mousegestures.blog.hu/

p.s. If it's not working at first, don't give up! Try clearing your cache (Use CTRL+SHIFT+R hotkeys!) and restarting Chrome. That should do the trick.

Usage: Press right mouse button then:

  • drag up: go to inbox*
  • drag left: newer mail**
  • drag right: older mail**
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User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Brings back favorite Gmail feature
  • Works great when cleared cache and restarted Chrome
  • Good replacement for Google's removed mouse gestures lab
Cons
  • Temperamental, sometimes stops working
  • Right-click context menu comes up when trying to use the extension
  • Doesn't always navigate to the desired Gmail tabs
Most mentioned
  • Bringing back a beloved Gmail feature
  • Not working after a period of time
  • Difficulty with right-click context menu
Recent reviews
Doesn't work on my hp laptop.
by A Google user, 2012-11-01

Works just fine... Just miss the original look with the Big arrow showing the click direction.... After all, it is better than nothing... Thanks a lot
by A Google user, 2012-08-01

It returns!!! I think that I couldn't use it more, but is here in extension form. I'm very happy
by A Google user, 2012-05-22
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Safety
Risk impact

Gmail Mouse Gestures may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Gmail Mouse Gestures has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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