Programmer Dvorak

Programmer Dvorak keyboard
What is Programmer Dvorak?
'Programmer Dvorak' is a Chrome extension that ensures an enhanced programming experience by offering a unique keyboard layout in Chrome OS. Users enable it via the settings and subsequently choosing the 'Programmer Dvorak' option. Known issues and solutions for updates are provided in the summary.

Extension stats

Users: 670 ▲ 2
Rating: 4.14 (21)
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2014-08-04)
Creation date: 2014-08-03
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • input
Size: 7.95K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

This extension provides a Programmer Dvorak keyboard layout in Chrome OS. How to enable: after installing the extension, head over to chrome://settings/languages then add English(US), and check the "Programmer Dvorak" option. If the option does not show up, sign out once and retry the procedure. Switch keyboard layouts with Alt+Shift until you hit the "Programmer Dvorak" keyboard (symbol: SV*).

By installing this item, you agree to the Google Terms of Service and Privacy Policy at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/.

Known issue: if this stopped working after updating to M36 please see crbug.com/397143 for a workaround (Chrome OS 37+ should not be affected)

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Useful extension for some users
  • Main functions are okay for certain tasks
Cons
  • Not working for many users
  • Onscreen keyboard layout is incorrect (QWERTY instead of Dvorak)
  • Alt-gr key functions improperly, limiting character typing options
  • Users unable to see different input methods
Most mentioned
  • Not working
  • Useful extension
  • Onscreen keyboard issues
Recent reviews
not working
by Lei Zhang, 2020-12-29

not working
by Saad Alluhaidan, 2020-07-17

It is a useful extension for me. Thanks. www.chromefreedownload.com/google-chrome-extension
by Hassan Majeed, 2020-07-11
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Programmer Dvorak does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Programmer Dvorak has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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