miniGestures

a very simple mouse gestures program

miniGestures is a lightweight and straightforward Chrome extension that brings basic mouse and rocker gesture functionality to your browser. With no ads or spyware, it ensures a clean and efficient experience. Users can set and save custom gestures on the options page upon installation.

The extension supports essential features such as back and forward navigation, opening links in new tabs, and reopening the last closed tab. It also provides enhanced compatibility for Mac and Linux users through double right-click context access. Since its initial release in 2013, miniGestures has gone through several updates to improve functionality and fix issues, making it a reliable tool for efficient browsing control.

By:: AJ Ribeiro
Users:: 6,000+
Rating:: 4.15

(168)
Version:: 1.5 (Last updated: 2014-03-19)
Creation date:: 2014-03-19
Risk:: Moderate risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:: tabs
storage
Size:: 116.74K
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Chrome Web Store
Updated:: 17 hours ago

Ranking

# 11,582 ▲ 132

Other rankings

#22818 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 27 #103 in mouse keyword 42 ▼ 2

User reviews

Users appreciate miniGestures for its simplicity, privacy, and essential features like opening links in new tabs. However, common issues include inconsistent gesture recognition, ineffective color customization for trails, limited gesture options, and a somewhat confusing configuration process that requires uppercase inputs. There are also some platform-specific compatibility concerns. Despite these drawbacks, many users regard it as one of the best lightweight gesture extensions available, especially compared to alternatives that are less trustworthy or more resource-heavy.

Pros

Simple and easy to set up and use.
Does not send browsing data to servers, respecting privacy.
Allows configuring gestures using letters (U, D, L, R) which is straightforward.
Lightweight and minimal without ads.
Supports opening links in new tabs, which is a highly appreciated feature.

Cons

Gestures sometimes do not work or only work partially (e.g., trails show but actions don't trigger).
Mouse trail color customization does not work; it remains black regardless of settings.
Lack of some desired gestures, such as minimizing windows or disabling gestures on certain websites.
Some issues with compatibility on specific platforms (e.g., Linux) or hardware (some trackball mice).
Configuration requires uppercase letters for gestures with no clear warning, causing confusion.

Recent reviews

왜 크롬에는 이것만 한 오른쪽 마우스 제스처 확장이 없을까요? 약간은 버벅여도, 여전히 이게 최고예요.

아하실, 2025-02-28

I saved a gesture. I'm trying gestures. Trails show up, but nothing happens. Restarted browser. Doesn't work.

David Rodick, 2024-07-14

오픈 링크 새탭 편리함을 아는 사람이군요

히게쿠마, 2024-06-03

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Extension safety

Risk impact

miniGestures 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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Risk likelihood

miniGestures has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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