AutoScroll

AutoScroll

This extension adds customizable autoscroll support to Chrome.

What is AutoScroll?
"AutoScroll" is a browser extension for Chrome that provides both sticky and non-sticky autoscrolling options. Particularly beneficial for Linux and Mac users, it has various customizable features such as scroll speed adjustment. AutoScroll works by pressing (or holding) the middle mouse button and moving the mouse to scroll the page or alternatively, by holding Ctrl/⌘ and pressing the left mouse button. However, it may not work on every page and doesn't operate on chrome:// URLs or the Chrome Web Store due to security restrictions.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 100,000+
Rating: 4.20 (644)
Version: 4.10 (Last updated: 2018-11-21)
Creation date: 2018-11-21
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 52.94K
URLs: Website
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Merlin
Summary

For users on Linux or Mac, the lack of autoscroll can be a big pain. This extension can help!

It supports both sticky and non-sticky scrolling, doesn't scroll on textareas or links, and even has settings to customize various aspects such as scroll speed.

To use it, press (or hold) the middle mouse button, then move the mouse to scroll the page. Alternatively, hold Ctrl/⌘ and press the left mouse button.

It won't work on every page, but it should work on most.

Known bugs:

● You need to refresh the site or restart Chrome before it'll work. You only need to do this once.

● Doesn't work on chrome:// URLs or the Chrome Web Store. It's restricted by Chrome for security reasons.

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User reviews
User reviews summary
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 for Ubuntu users where middle click scroll option is missing by default.
  • Works perfectly for screen record videos.
  • Great extension.
Cons
  • Doesn't work on Brave.
  • Not working on many sites.
  • Middle click doesn't work for some users.
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work on many sites.
  • Not working
  • Middle click doesn't work for some users.
Recent reviews
It only scrolls while you're actively holding down down command AND the mouse button, kinda defeats the purpose of calling it "auto" if it can't be used handsfree.
by Ashley Meyer Ashley Meyer, 2024-03-30

finally working in linux
by Charlotte Katakuri Charlotte Katakuri, 2022-08-05

by Pavel Pravosud Pavel Pravosud, 2024-01-31
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Safety
Risk impact

AutoScroll is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

AutoScroll has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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