SimpleGestures

A very simple mouse gestures extension

SimpleGestures - Mouse Gestures Extension

SimpleGestures is a very simple and easy-to-use mouse gestures extension for Chrome. With this extension, you can perform various actions using simple mouse movements, such as opening custom URLs in new tabs or switching between next or previous tabs. It provides a streamlined browsing experience for users who prefer using mouse gestures for navigation.
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Extension stats

Users: 365
18
Rating: 4.67
(3)
Version: 1.0.5 (Last updated: 2024-09-20)
Creation date: 2021-07-12
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
Size: 44.70K

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Extension summary

Very simple and basic mouse gestures for chrome. Based from miniGestures extension completely simplified and open source. https://github.com/junkfactory/simple-gestures

For full changelogs see https://github.com/junkfactory/simple-gestures/releases

1.0.5 - Added experimental edge scrolling. Enable in Extras settings. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdV8TyFOG28 1.0.2 - Moved to new repo and added prev/next page actions (beta) 0.6.6 - Fixed issue #14 0.6.5 - Fixed issue #10 0.6.4 - Fixed config loading not restored on browser restart 0.6.3 - Restructuring and simplified github release workflow 0.6.2 - Added beta version of per-site toggle to enable/disable extension 0.5 - Improve open link in new tab - thanks Lars Brand 0.4 - Assign gestures to open custom urls in a new tab (beta) 0.3 - Add rocker gesture to switch between next or previous tab. (enable in options) 0.2 - Add app icon 0.1 - Initial release

User reviews

Put "next tab/pre tab" into "Action" can be more helpful
by 西行寺葵花子, 2024-07-08

Works great. No-nonsense, Straightforward configuration and open-source. Better then all the spyware-ridden alternatives.
by Lars Brand, 2024-01-13

Works Perfect!!
by Ben, 2023-12-17
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Extension safety

Risk impact

SimpleGestures requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

SimpleGestures is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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