Disable links.

Hold Ctrl+Alt to disable the links temporarily.

Disable Links - A Handy Chrome Extension

'Disable links' is a user-friendly Chrome extension that lets you temporarily disable links by holding down Ctrl+Alt. With this extension, users can easily select and copy text from the middle of a hyperlink without disturbing their workflow by unintentionally clicking the link. Even though this function is now built into Chrome, the extension remains a handy tool for those who prefer the Ctrl+Alt combination for this task. Note that this extension is no longer updated, due to Chrome's built-in feature serving the same purpose.

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Extension stats

By: alienav

Users: 1,000+

Rating: 3.36

(33)

Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2022-06-18)

Creation date: 2014-07-14

Permissions:

tabs
http://*/*
https://*/*

Size: 9.43K

Email: al*****@gmail.com

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 22,766 ▼ 43

Other rankings

#7332 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 70 #37 in broken links keyword 19 ▼ 1 #38 in disable keyword 21 ▼ 7 #50 in links keyword 17 ▼ 14

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Some users appreciate that it disables links when holding Ctrl and Alt.
Some users find it helpful for their needs.
Works well for certain use cases.

Cons

Does not work consistently, especially on Mac OS and with various websites.
Holding Ctrl and Alt to disable links is inconvenient.
Does not allow for easy text selection and copying.
Links revert back to being clickable when keys are released.

Most mentioned

The extension does not work as expected.
Users find the Ctrl+Alt requirement annoying.
Some users have trouble using it on specific websites like Angular.

User reviews

Does not work on Mac OS

Yiyang Zheng (Daniel), 2023-12-30

Simply doesn't work. Simple as that.

Thomas Bunink, 2023-06-14

Awsome！no other words to discribe

TianYang Kim, 2021-12-26

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Disable links. requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Disable links.. Use it at your own risk.

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