Links Disabler

A lightweight extension which lets you disable all links on a webpage.
What is Links Disabler?
"Links Disabler" is a practical Chrome extension empowering users to easily toggle between enabling and disabling all links on a webpage. This tool is designed to provide total control over active links on a page. Key features include global toggle status and pattern-based link disabling. Customizable settings and shortcuts optimize user experience, making it a must-have for all Chrome users seeking better link management.

Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Rating: 4.20 (10)
Version: 1.3.1 (Last updated: 2020-12-02)
Creation date: 2018-11-01
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
Size: 13.56K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

A lightweight extension which lets you disable all links on a webpage.

Usage • • • To toggle between disabling and enabling all links, simply click the extension icon (located in the upper right corner of the browser) or use the keyboard shortcut Alt + Shift + D.

Features • • • The extension curretly comes with two main features, which can be activated through the extension's options page (see below for more details).

• Save toggle status globally and on page reload: if this option is checked, when you hit "disable links" the change will be reflected on all tabs, and links will stay disabled even after page reload.

• Only disable links that follow a pattern: if this option is enabled, when you hit "disable links" only links in the disable list will be disabled. All other links will stay enabled. This option is automatically enabled if the disable list is not empty. The disable list can be configured with a pattern per line, and accepts wildcards with the * sign.

Configuration

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Extremely useful for avoiding click-bait sites.
  • Saves time by disabling links.
  • User-friendly, with multiple expressions of gratitude.
Cons
  • Doesn't work on Windows 10 for some users.
  • Links remain clickable but do not function.
  • Limited functionality as it does not convert links to plain text.
Most mentioned
  • Amazing extension
  • Doesn't work on Windows 10
  • Thank you
Recent reviews
Amazing extension. Extremely useful. Do you mind porting this extension to Firefox?
by X_WiLLiaM_X, 2023-07-02

omg... tks you so much <3
by Sang Nguyễn, 2023-06-24

Doesn't work for me on Windows 10. Simply put, links still work even if I click on the extension
by Brian Boddaert, 2022-01-20
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Links Disabler requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Links Disabler has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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