Disable links.

Hold Ctrl+Alt to disable the links temporarily.
What is Disable links.?
'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 Note that this extension is no longer updated, due to Chrome's built-in feature serving the same purpose.

Extension stats

By: alienav
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 3.36 (33)
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2022-06-18)
Creation date: 2014-07-14
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 9.43K

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Extension summary

This extension is deprecated - Chrome has a built-in feature for this, just holding Alt while selecting prevents the link from being clicked. You can safely remove it.

Previous description: This extension disables links when you hold Ctrl+Alt. This allows to select text from the middle of the link, and generally eases selection, eliminating the risk to click the link while copying it.

“Broken link” icon by Arthur Abt, from thenounproject.com collection.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works as expected
  • Useful for disabling links
  • Helpful for certain tasks
Cons
  • Doesn't work on Mac OS
  • Requires holding Ctrl and Alt to disable links
  • Doesn't work on some websites
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work on Mac OS
  • Useful for disabling links
  • Doesn't work on some websites
Recent reviews
Does not work on Mac OS

Simply doesn't work. Simple as that.
by Thomas Bunink, 2023-06-14

Awsome!no other words to discribe
by 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 likelihood

Disable links. has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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