Mouse Pointer Highlighter

This extension will highlight your mouse cursor and your mouse clicks.
What is Mouse Pointer Highlighter?
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.

Extension stats

Users: 3,000+
Rating: 2.29 (24)
Version: 1.1.1 (Last updated: 2021-12-06)
Creation date: 2019-10-01
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • scripting
  • activeTab
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 69.04K

Other platforms

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

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Provides an excellent pointer for mouse during screenshares.
  • Large red dot helps students notice where the user is pointing.
  • Easy to toggle on and off.
Cons
  • Extension does not work for many users.
  • Leaves a permanent red dot on websites after use.
  • Lack of support and contact options for assistance.
  • Does not provide options to change size or color of the highlight.
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work
  • Permanent red dot issue
  • Needs more customization options
Recent reviews
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

I CANNOT USE IT
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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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