Mouse Pointer Highlighter

This extension will highlight your mouse cursor and your mouse clicks.

Mouse Pointer Highlighter: Highlight Your Mouse Cursor

Mouse Pointer Highlighter is an intuitive Chrome extension designed to improve comprehension during screen sharing sessions. It operates by effectively highlighting your cursor and visually showing clicks. Thus aiding in the understanding of your on-screen actions. Ideal for online presentations, virtual meetings, and any scenario where visual clarity and emphasis of cursor movements and clicks are valuable.
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Extension stats

Users: 3,000+
Rating: 2.40
(25)
Version: 1.1.1 (Last updated: 2021-12-06)
Creation date: 2019-10-01
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • scripting
  • activeTab
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 69.04K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

This is a very simple plugin that will highlight your cursor in chrome and indicates click actions. It should simplyfy screen sharing sessions and help your screen sharing participants comprehend your actions.

https://github.com/VonRehberg/McLick

User reviews

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Pros
  • Helps to highlight the mouse cursor during screenshares and teaching
  • Easy to turn on and off with a button
  • Useful for making pointer visible during presentations
Cons
  • Does not work for many users
  • Red circle can get permanently embedded in websites after use
  • Limited customization options for the highlight (size, color)
Most mentioned
  • Extension does not work at all
  • Red highlight can be too large and potentially permanent on websites
  • Lack of support or contact options for issues
User reviews
Very cool! I like how the cursor highlight but I do not care about my scratch blocks wasn't following.

Muito bom, falta as opções de alterar o tamanho e a cor do destaque.

Doesn't work. There really shouldn't be broken extension on the web store.
by Austin Allen, 2023-11-22
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Mouse Pointer Highlighter requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Mouse Pointer Highlighter has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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