Scroll Zoom

Zoom web pages with the left or right mouse button and the scroll wheel.

Scroll Zoom - Browser Extension

Scroll Zoom is a browser extension which lets you zoom web pages by holding the left or right (default) mouse button and moving the scroll wheel. The mouse gestures can be configured from the extension's options, and the customization of zoom levels is also supported. Due to browser restrictions, the extension does not work on the Chrome Web Store website or local browser and extension pages such as chrome://extensions. The extension is also available for Edge and Firefox.
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Extension stats

Users: 2,000+
Rating: 4.19
(26)
Version: 4.0.0 (Last updated: 2024-05-30)
Creation date: 2020-02-02
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 299.01K

Other platforms

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Scroll Zoom (v4.0.0)
4.40 (5) 1,722+
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Extension summary

Scroll Zoom is a browser extension which lets you zoom web pages by holding the left or right (default) mouse button and moving the scroll wheel. The mouse gestures can be configured from the extension's options, and the customization of zoom levels is also supported.

The continued development of Scroll Zoom is made possible thanks to the support of awesome backers. If you'd like to join them, please check out https://armin.dev/go/patreon

Due to browser restrictions the extension does not work on the Chrome Web Store website or local browser and extension pages, such as chrome://extensions.

The "Allow access to file URLs" option must be enabled to zoom saved web pages opened in a tab. Visit the chrome://extensions page and open the extension's details to find the option.

Relevant browser bugs: • On macOS and Linux the secondary (right) mouse button gesture does not zoom pages as expected, the context menu is shown

The extension is also available for Edge and Firefox: https://github.com/dessant/scroll-zoom#readme

Reviews are not monitored for bug reports, please use GitHub for issues and feature requests.

https://github.com/dessant/scroll-zoom

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Simple, sleek, and easy to use
  • Works great and does exactly what it says
  • Allows customization of zoom levels
  • Helpful functionality that many users appreciate
Cons
  • Cannot customize zoom percentages beyond set increments (e.g., 25%)
  • Issues with compatibility with some mouse gestures
  • Some users report that it does not work as expected
  • Lack of middle mouse button functionality for zooming
Most mentioned
  • Easy to use/Works as expected
  • Desire for more zoom customization options
  • Simple and effective design
  • Positive user experience overall
User reviews
This is my go to app on all installs. Can't, won't live without it!
by John Mutch, 2024-11-17

by detective, 2024-09-04

by Miroslav Široký, 2024-06-19
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Scroll Zoom requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Scroll Zoom has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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