LinkSuppressor: Make Any Link Selectable

A lightweight extension that makes any link selectable while [Alt], [Meta], or [Command] key is pressed.

LinkSuppressor: Unleash the Power to Select Any Link

LinkSuppressor: Make Any Link Selectable is an efficient Chrome extension that facilitates link text selection in an intuitive manner. It works by temporarily suppressing the 'Drag & Drop Link' feature while holding the [Alt], [Window], or [Command] keys. This way, the original meta information is preserved when copying text into other rich-text editors. It's compatible with Windows, Mac OS X, and other operating systems.

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By: Hiroshi Yamamoto

Users: 643

-16

Rating: 3.27

(11)

Version: 1.0.4 (Last updated: 2014-02-11)

Creation date: 2014-02-11

Permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 13.52K

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 35,196 ▼ 530

Other rankings

#4538 in Accessibility ▲ 214 #275 in press keyword 27 ▼ 4

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Saves time by allowing selective copying without needing to copy unwanted text
The extension has longevity and continues to work since its last update in 2014
Users find it very convenient and useful

Cons

Requires holding down the ALT key to select text, which some users find inconvenient
Issues reported with functionality on certain websites (e.g., https://grabr.io)
Some users are confused about how to use it or report that it doesn't work

Most mentioned

Holding down the ALT key to select text
The extension's longevity since its last update
Convenience and usefulness of the extension

User reviews

It's good but please remove the requirement of holding down a key

Fawaz Akhtar, 2021-06-02

Been using it for a while now, saves a lot of time not having to copy more than I need and instead I just hold Alt and select the text I want. Thanks for the awesome extension!

EZ Carnivore, 2019-05-03

A sign of good code is its longevity. The last time the expansion was updated in 2014. It's now 2018 and it's still working. To highlight the link with the mouse, you need to hold down the ALT key. This is written in the description.

Jan Naturlih, 2018-03-10

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Extension safety

Risk impact

LinkSuppressor: Make Any Link Selectable requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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