# Checkbox Selector

> Press the Shift-Key and make a rectangle-selection with the mouse by clicking-and-dragging. All checkboxes within the selection will change their status (unselected will be checked - and vice versa)

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/checkbox-selector](https://chrome-stats.com/d/checkbox-selector)

## Overview

- **ID:** `checkbox-selector`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Martin Eder
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 128
- **Weekly downloads:** 3
- **Rating:** 3.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** 2022-12-18
- **First published:** 2022-12-17
- **Size:** 24 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/checkbox-selector/)

## Description

Checkbox Selector is a handy Chrome extension that allows users to quickly select or deselect multiple checkboxes by pressing the Shift key and dragging a rectangle with the mouse. All checkboxes within the selection toggle their status — unchecked boxes become checked, and checked boxes become unchecked. This intuitive feature streamlines the management of forms and lists containing numerous checkboxes, saving time and reducing repetitive clicking. Ideal for users handling bulk selections in web forms or settings, Checkbox Selector enhances productivity and user experience with a simple, accessible mouse interaction.

## Rankings

- #10,290 — Overall
- #114 — status
- #120 — selection
- #139 — sell
- #146 — shift
- #164 — drag

## Permissions and access

### Content script matches

- `*`
- ``

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/checkbox-selector)