Auto Hide Cursor

Hides the cursor after a configurable amount of time

Auto Hide Cursor - Chrome Extension for Cursor Visibility Control

"Auto Hide Cursor" is a Chrome extension that allows you to control the visibility of your cursor. It enables you to set a timer after which the cursor automatically disappears. This is especially helpful when you are reading, as the cursor can be distracting. Moreover, it offers a keyboard shortcut for quick cursor hide. The extension essentially adds a new functionality to your browser to enhance your user experience.

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By: Matthias Vogt

Users: 1,000+

Rating: 2.68

(38)

Version: 0.1.0 (Last updated: 2016-04-19)

Creation date: 2016-04-18

Permissions:

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Size: 32.49K

Email: ma*****@gmail.com

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 22,897 ▼ 42

Other rankings

#23764 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 691 #98 in cursors keyword 5 ▲ 16

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

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Pros

Works well on popular video platforms like YouTube, Netflix, and Hulu
Useful for distraction-free writing and viewing
Can hide the cursor effectively in some web applications like Wikipedia and Calmly Writer

Cons

Inconsistent performance across different websites
Requires manual activation every time the browser is opened
Doesn't work on certain sites like Outlook or local files

Most mentioned

Doesn't work or has issues on certain websites
Requires reactivation upon each browser start
Functions well in specific cases, mainly with videos

User reviews

It does not work. Will change review if someone tells how to fix.

Davyan Hatch, 2025-02-16

downloaded for videos works great on youtube hope it will not be removed

Morskoy Lev, 2024-12-15

Doesn't work

Ethan Zhang, 2024-11-23

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Auto Hide Cursor requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

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