Tablet Gestures

Use 2 finger swipes to control your browser. Supports 8 directions with configurable actions. Tablet optimized.

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Tablet Gestures - A Multi-Touch Control Chrome Extension

'Tablet Gestures' is a Chrome extension designed for tablets, allowing users to control their browser with two-finger swipes in 8 different directions. Actions include opening or closing tabs, toggling between tabs, or navigating back and forward on the current page. It offers configurable control settings with gesture recognition and prevents accidental activation, ensuring a smooth browser experience.

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Extension stats

By: em_te

Users: 912

Rating: 2.52

(21)

Version: 0.1.1 (Last updated: 2021-02-08)

Creation date: 2020-02-04

Permissions:

tabs
storage

Size: 17.15K

Email: em*****@hotmail.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 30,418 ▲ 214

Other rankings

#12567 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 251 #181 in configure keyword 10 ▼ 9

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Tablet Gestures (v0.1.2resigned1)

200 3.19

(27)

Not available on Edge

User reviews

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Some users found it helpful for closing tabs easily on touchscreen devices.
The practice board feature is appreciated for helping users understand gestures.
Works in conjunction with Windows 11's gesture mode.

Cons

Many users encountered issues with sensitivity and gesture recognition.
The extension often doesn't work outside the demo screen.
Settings page is unresponsive, preventing customization.
No visual feedback during gesture execution.
Lack of support for TouchPad devices.

Most mentioned

Doesn't work
Decrease the sensitivity
Gesture recognition issues
Need for additional gesture options like 'undo close tab'
Problem with parallel finger placement

User reviews

Needs sensitivity / tolerance settings, otherwise it's unusable. I tried the same gesture over 20 times on demo screen, and it only got recognized once. In general the paralel movement idea isn't bad, but it's set way too strict at the moment (at least for my device), and I see no way to adjust it.

Piotr X, 2024-01-27

AWESOME!! Just what I was looking for to close tabs in the Edge browser using a Dell touchscreen tablet w/no keyboard/shortcuts attached (Windows 11). I didn't get the hang of it the first time around, but I did switch to the Edge Dev Browser and messed around a bit more and bam! I did change the 'distance travelled' down to '50' and learned to keep my 2 fingers completely together (no open space) to complete the gesture. Short and sweet, and I'm closing tabs crazy-easy now. And thanks for providing the practice board, helped me to understand what worked and didn't. Changed the direction I wanted for the close gesture and I'm good to go. Only thing that would make it better is to allow us to set ‘undo close tab' as a gesture option - or any key combo we would like really. Thanks again!

Karen Mitchell, 2023-07-10

Doesn't work

Bobga Hermann, 2022-10-25

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Tablet Gestures requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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