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 Note that this extension is no longer updated, due to Chrome's built-in feature serving the same purpose.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)
Creation date: 2014-07-14
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
Size: 9.43K
Email: al*****@gmail.com
Ranking
# 24618
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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
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.
Recent reviews
Does not work on Mac OS
Simply doesn't work. Simple as that.
Awsome!no other words to discribe
Extension safety
Risk impact
Disable links. requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
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