Disable Ctrl + Scroll Wheel Zoom

Disables the ctrl + scroll wheel zoom shortcut in Chrome.
What is Disable Ctrl + Scroll Wheel Zoom?
"Disable Ctrl + Scroll Wheel Zoom" is a user-friendly Chrome extension designed to disable the often-irritating shortcut of zooming in and out on a webpage in Chrome. Note that the extension does not function on the Chrome web store itself.

Extension stats

By: phparkle
Rating: 4.24 (34)
Version: 1.1.2 (Last updated: 2023-08-24)
Creation date: 2020-03-09
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 145.41K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Please test this extension on any website that is NOT the Chrome web store! Chrome does not allow extensions to run any code on the store itself.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 well for most users on various websites
  • Provides a simple solution to prevent unwanted zooming
  • Easy to install and use
  • Appreciated for addressing a common annoyance
Cons
  • Does not work on all websites, particularly PDF files
  • Issues reported on Chromebook systems
  • Some users experienced zoom issues when closing tabs
  • No functionality for enabling/disabling the extension easily
Most mentioned
  • Works perfectly for many users
  • Does not work on certain websites or formats
  • Great extension overall
  • Users express concerns over data privacy
  • Request for enable/disable button or shortcut
Recent reviews
Doesn't work, on ANY website.
by chunky cheese, 2024-09-25

It works. Chrome sucks.
by S S, 2024-08-19

by Тиш шше, 2024-07-15
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Disable Ctrl + Scroll Wheel Zoom requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Disable Ctrl + Scroll Wheel Zoom has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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