Simple Mouse Gestures

Extension that provides the ability to define mouse gestures that will run specific actions in your Google Chrome browser
What is Simple Mouse Gestures?
Simple Mouse Gestures is a Google Chrome extension that allows users to define mouse gestures to perform actions such as navigating tabs, opening new tabs, and scrolling. Customize your browsing experience with this convenient tool.

Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Rating: 4.11 (19)
Version: 0.5.0 beta (Last updated: 2024-06-09)
Creation date: 2023-01-29
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • scripting
  • storage
  • sessions
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 1.01M

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Google Chrome extension that provides the ability to define mouse gestures that will run specific actions in your browser.

A mouse gesture can be drawn by moving your mouse cursor with the right mouse button pressed inside your browse window. In settings you can attach a mouse gesture with the specific action.

The list of actions possible to attach to mouse gestures:

  • Go Back
  • Go Forward
  • Open New Tab
  • Close Current Tab
  • Reload Current Tab
  • Switch to Left Tab
  • Switch to Right Tab
  • Close Window
  • Minimize Window
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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Simple and easy to configure
  • Lightweight and not detected as malware
  • Open source
  • Effective for basic mouse gestures
  • Great for users not needing advanced features
Cons
  • Lacks advanced features
  • Limited gesture options
  • Some users experienced functionality issues
  • Navigation using keyboard shortcuts instead of gestures
  • One feature request for 'open link in new tab' not currently available
Most mentioned
  • Simplicity
  • Lightweight
  • Lack of features or limited options
  • Open source nature
  • Functionality issues or bugs
User reviews
by Oleg, 2024-10-06

rodakowi to zawsze plusa i uwierze, że malware nie doda
by Radosław Koppa, 2024-10-02

PLZ integrate "open link in new tab", which would make it perfect
by Thomas Hochstadt, 2024-09-16
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Simple Mouse Gestures requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Simple Mouse Gestures is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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