Disable Scroll Jacking

Disables annoying scroll hijacking.

Disable Scroll Jacking - Chrome Extension to Gain Back Scroll Control

"Disable Scroll Jacking" is a user-centric Chrome extension designed to restore users' control over scrolling function on any website. Countering the irritating scroll hijacking practice, this plugin ensures a seamless, interruption-free browsing experience. Not just this, the application comes with a dedicated problem-reporting system and transparent privacy policy, emphasizing user satisfaction and trust.
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Extension stats

Users: 756
-27
Rating: 2.45
(20)
Version: 0.0.3 (Last updated: 2017-12-12)
Creation date: 2017-12-03
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • https://*/*
  • http://*/*
  • storage
  • activeTab
Size: 24.65K

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Extension summary

Sick of websites hijacking your scrolling?

I was, so I made this Chrome extension to take back control of the scroll.

Make scrolling bearable again by disabling scroll jacking across the web.

Find an issue? Let me know and I'll fix it: https://gitreports.com/issue/joshbalfour/disable-scroll-jacking?name=optional&[email protected]

Privacy policy: https://joshbalfour.github.io/disable-scroll-jacking/privacy.html

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Does what it says
  • Helped improve browsing experience
  • Simple plugin with easy settings
Cons
  • Outdated (5 years old)
  • Doesn't work on some pages
  • Allegations of malware and stealing browser history
Most mentioned
  • Not working
  • Steals browser history
  • Old and outdated
User reviews
5 years out of date, and doesn't work anymore. can someone suggest a better alternative?
by Sarreq Teryx, 2022-09-27

won't work
by Bocov Peter, 2022-04-06

Tried it on one page and didn't work. Removed. Oh well.
by Casey Holmes, 2021-11-29
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Disable Scroll Jacking requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Disable Scroll Jacking has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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