CrxMouse Chrome Gestures

CrxMouse Chrome Gestures is a very popular productivity Chrome browser extension that enhances the availability of mouse navigation shortcuts that can increase your browsing speed, help you to better manage your active tabs, boost your productivity at work, and make browser navigation completely intuitive and fast.

While the Chrome browser is optimized for fast and intuitive navigation of the web, in its base form, it cannot take advantage of your mouse for advanced navigation options.



It comes to the rescue by offering not only a basic set of mouse gesture options which are offered by a wide variety of other web browser extensions but also with a highly sophisticated list of mouse actions that are separated into four distinct navigation shortcut sections – mouse gestures, Super Drag, Wheel Gestures, and Rocker Gestures.

CrxMouse transforms browsing into a breeze:

• Faster: Quickly navigate webpages and open links with customizable mouse gestures.
• Simpler: Forget keyboard shortcuts! Effortless mouse movements make browsing easy.
• More Productive: Spend less time clicking and more time accomplishing tasks.

CrxMouse provides:

• User-friendly mouse gestures: Start right away with pre-built options or design your custom shortcuts.
• Super drag: Drag links to open new tabs, copy text and URLs, and perform searches in new tabs.
• Cursor Customization: Personalize your browsing experience by uploading your mouse cursor image for a unique touch.

In addition to providing so many distinct mouse navigation shortcuts, it also allows full customization of all supported mouse moves and browser commands, and even full support for import/export of your personalized configurations. Because of the restrictions set by Google, mouse navigation options unlocked by CrxMouse are not available only in Chrome's built-in configuration pages.

To make advanced mouse gestures available to everyone, the entire Crx Mouse add-on is available to users from all around the world for free, with the promise that this extension will forever remain free, with no paid versions, unlocks, account management, or built-in advertisements.

Features and Highlights

• All-in-one solution for taking full control over Chrome navigation options with your mouse.
• Take full advantage of the capabilities of your mouse, including the mouse Wheel and Rocker.
• Boost your productivity.
• Take control over tabs, webpages, and links.
• A wide array of customizable mouse navigation options.
• Import/Export your personalized configuration options.
• 100% FREE, with no hidden fees, upgrades, subscriptions, or ads.

Installation and Use

CrxMouse Chrome Gestures add-on weighs just under 1 megabyte, enabling you to get it installed and ready to use on your Chrome browser in mere seconds by just clicking to “Add to Chrome” button on its official store listing page. This browser mini-app is 100% free, and it can also integrate into many other browsers that are built on the Chromium platform and have unlocked access to the official Chrome Web Store.

Once installed, you can check the configuration pages of the addon to access the listing of all available gestures. The basic mouse gestures are accessed by pressing the right mouse button and dragging the mouse in a specific way.

In addition to that, you can also perform Super Drag actions, Wheel Gestures, and a limited number of rocker gestures. Be aware that the CrxMouse app comes with built-in support for 12 additional languages.

FAQ

What exactly does CrxMouse: Mouse Gestures do?
CrxMouse enhances Chrome (and other Chromium browsers) with intuitive mouse gesture support—allowing you to navigate back/forward, scroll, open/close tabs, move between tabs, and more, simply by holding the right (or left) mouse button and tracing a custom path. 

Can I customize or add my own gestures?
Absolutely. You can choose from a variety of pre-built gestures or define custom ones. The extension also supports configuring "Super Drag" actions (e.g., drag a link or text to search, copy, or open in a new tab), along with options to export/import your settings and sync across devices.

Is CrxMouse safe and respectful of privacy?
Yes, CrxMouse is free, ad-free, and does not sell user data. It requests basic browsing permissions needed for functionality (like history), but explicitly states that user data is not sold or used beyond core features.

PROS

• Enhanced Productivity: Allows for quick navigation through customizable mouse gestures.
• User-Friendly: Easy to set up and use with a simple interface.
• Customizable: Extensive customization options for gestures to suit individual needs.
• Broad Functionality: Supports a wide range of actions, including tab management and browser commands.
• Efficiency: Reduces the need for keyboard shortcuts, making browsing more efficient.

CONS

• Learning Curve: Initial setup and learning of gestures might be time-consuming.
• Compatibility Issues: May not work well with all websites or browser updates.
• Resource Usage: Can potentially slow down the browser if not optimized.
• Gesture Conflicts: Gestures might conflict with other browser extensions or built-in browser features.