Enable Selection and Copy

Name: Enable Selection and Copy
Rating: 4.7059 (17 reviews)
Author: GarryW

By: GarryW

Force enable text selection and copy. (mod by Gary) This is modded from another well-known addon and makes it function on local files also. Nothing else changed.

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Features & Capabilities

Enable Selection and Copy is a powerful Chrome extension designed to remove copy text protections and right-click restrictions across all websites and local files. Based on a popular add-on, this mod extends support beyond HTTP to various schemes, allowing users to select, highlight, and copy text freely.

Key features include forcing enablement of the right-click context menu, disabling annoying copy-blocking dialog messages, and an "Absolute Mode" that aggressively removes any type of copy protection. This ensures a seamless browsing experience without limitations or interruptions. For users seeking a straightforward tool to bypass copy restrictions, Enable Selection and Copy offers a simple yet effective solution.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Add-on Privacy & Security

By:

GarryW

Daily users:

1,714 -43

Rating:

4.71

(17)

Version:

1.4.1 Last updated: 2021-05-15

Version code:

5231807

Creation date:

2021-04-15

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Size:

27.90KB

URLs:

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Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-23

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 2,374 ▼ 32

Other rankings

#204 in Tabs ▼ 1

#269 in Web Development ▼ 4

#4 in selection keyword 17

#22 in section keyword 3

#44 in sell keyword 23 ▲ 1

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Developed by:

GarryW

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/enable-copy-by-gary/

Website:

https://garywill.github.io

User Reviews

Users generally find the add-on helpful and effective, especially praising its reliable absolute mode and fixes for Gmail issues. However, there are complaints from some users about functionality failures. Overall, it is considered a good extension with some minor drawbacks.

Pros

Absolute mode works reliably, never failing as per user feedback.
Fixes compatibility issues with Gmail that original versions had.
Helpful and useful as noted by users.
Good overall appearance and functionality.

Cons

Some users report that the add-on does not work as expected.

Recent reviews

by Li*****, 2025-12-04

Very useful plugin. Is it possible to make it open source? I could not find it on your Github

by Ni*****, 2025-11-28

by Fi*****, 2025-03-25

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Is Enable Selection and Copy Safe?

Risk impact

Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

Enable Selection and Copy requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

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Enable Selection and Copy has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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