Link Hints

Click with your keyboard.
What is Link Hints?
'Link Hints' is a unique browser extension designed to enhance your web experience. If you're having difficulty using a mouse or just prefer keyboard shortcuts, Link Hints offers a creative solution. Press specific keyboard combinations and watch as clickable 'hints' appear next to links or buttons. Type the letter hint to click the link or hold Shift and type a part of the link text. You can even customize the keyboard shortcuts for your convenience.

Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Rating: 4.96 (28)
Version: 1.3.2 (Last updated: 2024-09-03)
Creation date: 2020-05-23
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • storage
Size: 173.06K

Other platforms

Link Hints (v1.3.3)
5.00 (26) 573
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Have a bad touchpad? Trouble using a mouse? Love keyboard shortcuts?

Link Hints is a browser extension that complements the built-in keyboard shortcuts with ones for clicking.

Press Alt+J (Ctrl+J on macOS). This makes little yellow boxes with letters, called hints, appear next to links (and other clickable things). Type the letters to click the link. Alternatively, hold Shift and type a bit of the link text.

The keyboard shortcuts and hints are fully customizable.

Alt+J: Click links, buttons, etc. Alt+K: Open link in new tab. Alt+L: Open link in new tab and switch to it.

Alt+Shift+J: Click many things. Alt+Shift+K: Open many links. Alt+Shift+L: Select element.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Intuitive and easy to use
  • Lightweight and focuses on essential features
  • Enhances productivity
  • Simple keyboard navigation for links and buttons
  • Positive user experience compared to Vimium
Cons
  • Doesn't work with non-English languages
  • May be overlooked in the Chrome store
Most mentioned
  • Great design and execution
  • Better experience than Vimium
  • Powerful for basic navigation tasks
  • Kudos to developers
Recent reviews
Fantastic. Impeccable execution of the concept. All the links in sight at one's fingertips. Versatile, adaptable. Excellent tutorial.
by Alan Rempel, 2024-09-22

Great, great design. Nice intro tutorial, intuitive and easy to use.
by Lance Wilhelm, 2024-07-05

Fantastic. Almost makes me think I'm using qutebrowser.
by Tom Campbell, 2024-06-18
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Link Hints requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Link Hints has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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