Gamepad to Keyboard Mapper

Map gamepad buttons and axes to keyboard keys

What is Gamepad to Keyboard Mapper?

"Gamepad to Keyboard Mapper" is a Chrome extension that enables users to map the buttons and axes of a gamepad or joystick to keyboard keys. This innovative transformation allows the use of game controllers in online browser games that only offer keyboard support. Much-needed for Chrome OS, this extension initiates by clicking the icon for adding, deleting or editing the mappings. Please bear in mind, the first button press activates the gamepad API and won't be registered, so on your first visit, press any button to get started.

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By: james

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Users: 4,000+

Rating: 3.05 (19) ▲ 2 new ratings

Version: 1.0.1 (Last updated: 2024-01-04)

Creation date: 2021-06-12

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

storage
debugger

Host permissions:

*://*/*

Size: 17.54K

Email: ja*****@game103.net

URLs: Website

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 15585 ▲ 1

Other rankings

#7236 in Just for Fun ▼ 2 #121 in press keyword 17 ▼ 3 #124 in keyboard keyword 35 ▲ 6

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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Summary

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Gamepad to Keyboard Mapper will allow you to map Gamepad buttons and axes to keyboard buttons. It opens the door for using a game controller or joypad for online games that only have keyboard support. This has been tested and works with Chrome OS.

Simply click the extension icon, and then add, delete, or edit mappings. Gamepad buttons go on the left, and keyboard keys on the right. When you are entering a gamepad button number, just press the button on your controller. When you are entering a key, just press the key on your keyboard.

Note: When visiting a page, you must first press a button to activate the gamepad API. Keep this in mind - your first button press on a page or while adding mappings will not be registered.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Works well for some users and specific needs.
Supports JavaScript games and Google games like Snake and Dino Run.
Works in Google Street View.

Cons

Does not work for Flash Player Games or older browser games.
Cannot register a button as a mouse input (Left Click or Right Click).
Issues with staying open or functioning consistently.
Some users report it does not work at all with certain games or websites.
Unintuitive labelling of keys, such as the space key.

Most mentioned

Does not work on all games or websites.
Issues with button registration and functionality.
Works for some games, notably JavaScript and Google games.

Recent reviews

Works well!

Gerardo Rodriguez, 2024-04-24

Doesn't work.

You cant beat K, 2024-04-21

it worked for me when I reloaded the page while the extension was active

Karthikeyan Kaushi Devasena (Grps), 2024-04-18

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Safety

Risk impact

Gamepad to Keyboard Mapper is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Gamepad to Keyboard Mapper if you trust the publisher.