Mouse gestures, right-click + wheel to control the browser.
What is Mouse Gesture and Wheel Action?
Mouse Gesture and Wheel Action is a Chrome extension that allows users to control their browser tabs, windows, bookmarks, mute tabs, change zoom rate, and perform various other functions using mouse gestures and right-click + wheel actions.
Extension stats
By: morokoshi
Users: 2,000+
Creation date: 2023-07-10
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
Size: 31.74K
Email: mo*****@gmail.com
Ranking
# 20487
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Extension summary
Manipulate tabs and windows, bookmarks, mute tabs, change zoom rate, custom URL, etc.
Functions that can be performed
- Go back
- Go forward
- Scroll up
- Scroll down
- Scroll left
- Scroll right
- Scroll to top
- Scroll to bottom
- New tab
- Add tab to group
- Remove tab from group
- Duplicate tab
User reviews
Pros
- Works as intended for basic functionalities
- Lightweight and simple design
- Offers a variety of gestures and customization options
- Only requires essential permissions
- Works well on Windows
Cons
- Issues with gestures not functioning properly on macOS/Linux
- Bugs related to navigation (e.g., moving back and forward between tabs)
- Limitation in custom URL usage without text selection
- Gesture trail and hints can't be hidden
- No import/export function for settings
Most mentioned
- Simplicity and effectiveness of the extension
- Bugs on certain operating systems
- Request for additional functionalities (e.g., open image in new tab, custom URL without text selection)
- Inconsistencies in gesture performance (e.g., multi-stroke gestures not working)
- Complaints about the inability to turn off Mouse Gesture Color
Recent reviews
It works as it is supposed to be while the other extensions have its own downsides.
The best so far. Could you add an action: "Open image in new tab"?
Works fine on Windows but doesn't work on macOS/Linux. When right-clicking, the context menu is triggered instead of a gesture.
A workaround that some other mouse gesture extensions use is to require a double right-click to trigger the context menu and a single right-click to trigger a gesture. I really hope this will be implemented in the future as the extension is great otherwise.
Extension safety
Risk impact
Mouse Gesture and Wheel Action requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Mouse Gesture and Wheel Action is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.
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