FatFinger

This extension for Facebook (for now) that adds a simple alert to confirm if you want to like something or send a friend request.
What is FatFinger?
FatFinger is a Chrome extension called FatFinger that adds a simple alert to confirm if you want to like something or send a friend request on Facebook. It aims to prevent accidental actions and provide a hassle-free solution.

Extension stats

By: fbastello
Users: 22 ▲ 1
Rating: 5.00 (3)
Version: 0.1 (Last updated: 2015-09-07)
Creation date: 2015-09-07
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 31.73K

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Extension summary

Ever had the fat finger when browsing Facebook, triggering friend requests or likes when you didn't mean to? Rather than finding the long winded solution to cancel a friend request, I propose to not sending it in the first place! Shame this will not be available for Chrome on Android as this would have been the perfect place for it!

This plugin will automatically add an extra step everytime you are sending a Facebook friend request or attempt a like, asking you to confirm the action. This is quite a basic extension so feel free to contact me to suggest any improvements.

Planned improvements are:

  • Easy on/off button
  • Option to select which buttons to add confirmation (i.e. 'Likes' or 'Add Friend' only or both)
  • Additional websites (LinkedIn, Twitter)

Extension safety

Risk impact

FatFinger requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

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

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