Manifest V3 Extension
- By:
- chrome-a11y-extensions
- Users:
- 40,000
- Rating:
- 4.23 (1,300)
- Version:
- 1.1.0 Last updated: 2024-04-16
- Creation date:
- 2019-10-09
- Risk:
- Very low risk impact Low risk likelihood
- Size:
- 175.00KB
- Email:
- ch*****@google.com
- URLs:
- Privacy policy
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Chrome Web Store
- Updated:
- a day ago
User reviews
Pros
- Allows text selection on webpages using a cursor, similar to word processors
- Enables use of keyboard shortcuts for text selection and navigation
- Useful for users who prefer keyboard navigation and text selection
- Provides an accessible way to select text on web pages without using the mouse
Cons
- Overwrites default function key behavior, disabling volume and brightness controls
- Causes unexpected keyboard shortcut conflicts, e.g. modifying Command-Shift on Mac OS
- Not clearly understood or needed by some users since Chrome already supports caret browsing with F7
- Sometimes causes issues with arrow keys and Ctrl key behavior on some websites
- Primarily useful only on desktops with F7 keys; not beneficial on devices without such keys
Recent reviews
nice
by
ca*****, 2025-06-23
то что нужно спасибо герой.
by
Сэ*****, 2024-10-27
I don't get it. Chrome already does all of the things that are described here (i.e. F7 to turn on caret browsing). Installing this extension does not appear to have any effect. What gives?
by
Jo*****, 2021-10-30
Extension safety
Risk impact
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Caret Browsing does not require any sensitive permissions.
Risk impact analysis details
- Low This permission has no access or impact on the user's system or data, thus carrying no risk.
Risk likelihood
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Caret Browsing has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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