# DragLinks

> Drag links to open them

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `draglinks`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Speedkore
- **Category:** other,tabs
- **Daily users:** 774
- **Weekly downloads:** 7
- **Rating:** 4.46 / 5 (41 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.11
- **Last updated:** 2022-04-06
- **First published:** 2017-06-05
- **Size:** 14 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/draglinks/)

## Description

DragLinks is a Chrome extension designed to simplify browsing by allowing users to open links through intuitive drag actions. Dragging a link down opens it in the current active tab, while dragging it up opens it in a background tab, reducing the need for multiple clicks or using the middle mouse button.

Additionally, DragLinks supports dragging selected text linked to customizable search queries, enhancing productivity and browsing convenience. While it addresses the common hassle of managing search results and new tabs, it has some limitations due to browser drag event handling inconsistencies. The extension's source code is open and available on GitHub, inviting user feedback and contributions. For Firefox users, a more feature-rich alternative is Glitter Drag.

## Rankings

- #3,845 — Overall
- #372 — Tabs
- #4 — drag
- #9 — broken links
- #20 — links
- #127 — effort

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `storage`

### Content script matches

- `*`
- ``

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

DragLinks is a reliable and simple Firefox add-on favored over alternatives like GlitterDrag, appreciated for continuing to work on recent Firefox versions. Users praise its straightforward settings and essential drag search functionality. However, several reviews cite issues with drop behavior—unwanted new tabs opening or inconsistent tab focus—and note confusing drag icons. Users desire better explanations and additional features like opening multiple links simultaneously and always opening tabs in the background. Overall, it is valued but could benefit from improved behavior consistency and feature enhancements.

### Pros

- Reliable and works well compared to alternatives like GlitterDrag.
- Simple with straightforward settings making it user-friendly.
- Still functional on the latest Firefox builds despite lack of recent updates.
- Crucial for users who rely on drag search functionality, enabling them to continue using Firefox after updates.
- Generally well-received and appreciated by users for its utility.

### Cons

- Issues with drop behavior: dropping links sometimes opens new tabs unnecessarily, including when dropping outside Firefox's window.
- Inconsistent behavior with new tabs opening sometimes in background and sometimes in foreground.
- Lack of clear explanation or guidance on how to use dragging text selection properly.
- Dragging links shows default Firefox icon that suggests an error, which can be confusing.
- Feature requests such as opening multiple links at once and option to always open tabs in the background are not available.

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