Mouse Pointer Double

Displays copy of the mouse pointer on the page. Intended for use with Chromecast.

Mouse Pointer Double - Add Virtual Mouse with Chromecast

Mouse Pointer Double is a Chrome extension designed to produce a fake mouse pointer on the active web page that replicates the movement of your actual mouse pointer. Primarily designed for Chromecast users, it lets them visibly detect mouse movements on projected pages. Users can activate this feature via an icon or keyboard shortcut (default set as Alt+Shift+M), with the option to edit it. The extension's idea was conceived from Frank Katzenberger's post, and its source code is publicly accessible.
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Extension stats

Users: 3,000+
Rating: 2.42
(62)
Version: 1.0.0 (Last updated: 2015-02-13)
Creation date: 2015-02-13
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
Size: 12.47K

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Extension summary

Allow you to add a fake mouse pointer to the active page. It follows the real mouse pointer. It is intended to use with Chromecast, so that you can see the mouse movement in the projected page.

You can activate it either by clicking on the browser action icon, or you can use a keyboard shortcut (Alt+Shift+M by default, you can edit it at chrome://extensions/configureCommands).

This extension was created as a quick excercise, inspired by Frank Katzenberger's post: https://plus.google.com/+FrankKatzenberger/posts/abUA9UJZB4x

You can find the source-code at: https://github.com/fczbkk/Mouse-Pointer-Double

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • It works for some users
  • It provides a unique way to interact, especially in a classroom setting
  • It can be considered fun or entertaining
Cons
  • Does not work for many users
  • Difficulty in deleting the extension
  • Laggy performance reported by some users
Most mentioned
  • It did not work for multiple users
  • Problems with the fake mouse following the main cursor
  • Issues with how to remove the extension
User reviews
this is art it worked for me and i use windows 11

It works for me. WHY IS THERE SO MANY PEOPLE SAYING IT DOESN'T WORK!? Maybe its the type of the device? Mine is MacBook Air
by Kou Watanabe, 2024-07-10

did nothing
by Tristan Barrett, 2022-02-20
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Mouse Pointer Double does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Mouse Pointer Double has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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