CursorTrace

Trace your mouse cursor's path with an evanescent line.
What is CursorTrace?
CursorTrace is a unique and fun Chrome extension that enraptures the interest of users. As you navigate your mouse cursor, a pen line extends behind it, tracing the path of the cursor and then diminishing. With an option to pick from five different pen colors, CursorTrace enhances your browsing experience and adds a splash of creativity to your everyday tasks. However, remember that the extension doesn't function on Chrome Web Store pages. Enjoy its captivating effects on other websites.

Extension stats

By: hansy.cws
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 3.56 (16)
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2020-07-29)
Creation date: 2020-07-28
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 21.49K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Liven up your mouse cursor with this little extension.

As you move your mouse, CursorTrace draws a pen stroke behind the cursor, tracing its path before disappearing.

Choose from one of five different pen colors.

Note: As with all Chrome extensions, CursorTrace will not work on Chrome Web Store pages. Navigate to another page - like www.google.com - to see CursorTrace do its magic.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Subtle and smooth tracer
  • Satisfying visuals
  • Works well for many users
  • Customization options praised
  • Helpful setup tips provided
Cons
  • Reverts to default settings after browser updates
  • Some users report it not working at all
  • Lack of customization options wished for by some users
  • Issues for users who do not refresh pages after installation
Most mentioned
  • Not working for some users
  • Works great for others
  • Needs more customization options
  • Satisfaction with the design and functionality
  • Reminder to refresh pages after installation
Recent reviews
by Rafael, 2024-04-24

It's AMAZING! it's very subtle unlike other tracers and very smooth and clean! so satisfying too! but i would prefer a lot more customizing options.
by Zeke Lumindus, 2024-02-15

it good
by peyton harrington, 2024-01-29
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Extension safety

Risk impact

CursorTrace is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

CursorTrace has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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