Better Scrollbar

Name: Better Scrollbar
Rating: 4.073170731707317 (82 reviews)
Author: kaleidoflowers

A minimal scrollbar that gets out of your way.

Welcome to Better Scrollbar

Better Scrollbar is a Chrome extension that transforms your standard scrollbar into a sleek, modern design that enhances your browsing experience. Modeled after the scrollbars used by Google, this extension features a minimalistic and unobtrusive scrollbar that gets out of your way, providing a cleaner look while you navigate the web.

With the ability to modify CSS across all websites, Better Scrollbar ensures consistent styling for a seamless experience. The latest release brings a focus on visibility and accessibility, fixing color issues for users with different monitor settings. Join thousands of users who have upgraded their scrolling experience today!

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By: kaleidoflowers

Users: 4,000+

Rating: 4.07

(82)

Version: 0.1.8 (Last updated: 2013-09-25)

Creation date: 2013-09-25

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Size: 11.34K

Full description: See detailed description

Source: Chrome Web Store

Updated: a day ago

Ranking

# 14,711 ▲ 54

Other rankings

#2728 in Just for Fun ▲ 8 #97 in release keyword 22 ▲ 18

User reviews

Pros

Improves the appearance of the scrollbar compared to the default Chrome scrollbar.
Easy to use and fits well with Google designs.
Does not consume significant runtime memory.
Users appreciate the overall functionality and simplicity of the extension.

Cons

Causes slowdowns on certain websites, particularly amazon.com.
Many users found it difficult to see due to its light color on white backgrounds.
Lacks customization options for color and size of the scrollbar.
Not user-friendly for changing settings and lack of options from the developer.

Most mentioned

Requests for darker color options for better visibility.
Desire for more customization in the scrollbar's design and size.
Mixed experiences with performance issues on specific websites.
General agreement on the extension being aesthetically pleasing compared to default scrollbars.

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

User reviews

Really cool. Does what it says - fixes the ugly scrollbar of Chrome.

Priyanshu Raj, 2023-11-18

It causes a massive slowdown on amazon.com.

Alexei Zakharov, 2021-11-06

Bardzo fajnie działa, do ideału brakuje aby można było wybrać odcień paska.

Bartosz Traczyk, 2021-03-07

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Better Scrollbar requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

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

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