Disable Overscroll History

Prevent horizontal scrolling from triggering forward / backward page navigation.

Extension stats

Users: 677 ▲ 11
Rating: 5.00 (12)
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2024-01-07)
Creation date: 2024-01-07
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Size: 10.38K

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Extension summary

Since Chrome 80, horizontal overscroll navigation has - for now - become impossible to disable (due to the removal of the overscroll-history-navigation flag; see https://issuetracker.google.com/u/1/issues/172341945)

This extension simply utilizes the overscroll-behavior CSS property to prevent overscroll navigation to help avoid frustration and accidental data loss.

Notice: You will need to refresh tabs after install to apply behavior. Specific websites may also opt back in to navigation behavior by force-overriding overscroll-behavior (not likely but possible). The plugin may also not run on certain built-in browser pages, like chrome://settings, where you will still see overscroll navigation occur. The aim of this plugin is to override the default behavior for most websites to help avoid frustration and data loss where possible without excessive permissions. This plugin uses a single tiny CSS file.

User reviews

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Pros
  • Effectively disables overscroll navigation
  • Easy to install and set up
  • Provides a solution where Chrome settings no longer suffice
  • Works immediately after following setup instructions
  • Saves users from losing data due to accidental overscroll
Cons
  • Requires a browser restart to take effect
  • May not be needed by all users anymore due to new Chrome settings
Most mentioned
  • Works perfectly after installation
  • Eases frustration with accidental page navigation
  • Provides a much-needed solution for certain devices
Recent reviews
it works!
by ikhwan, 2024-10-17

Does exactly what I need
by Charlotte, 2024-09-04

OH MY GOD - Looks like it works, months of suffering might be coming to an end ! well done !
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Disable Overscroll History requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Disable Overscroll History is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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