DragLinks
Drag links to open them
DragLinks: Open Links with Ease
DragLinks is a Firefox add-on designed to streamline your browsing experience by allowing you to drag links to open them quickly, saving you from excessive mouse clicks.
Key Features
- Simple Drag Functionality: Easily drag links down to open them in the active tab or drag up to open in the background tab.
- Text Dragging: In version 1.1, you can also drag selected text and define custom query URLs from your favorite search engines.
- User-Recommended: While initially created to fulfill a need, the developer now recommends using Glitter Drag for a more robust experience.
Known Issues
Users should note that this add-on may not function well on websites that prevent drag events, and there are some limitations regarding drag propagation detection.
For more details or to contribute, check the source code or report issues.
Manifest V2
Weekly download count: 55
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
- tabs
- storage
Size: 14.57K
Email: sp*****@gmail.com
Full description: See detailed description
Source: Firefox Browser Add-ons
Updated: a day ago
User reviews
Pros
- Reliable performance compared to alternatives like Glitterdrag
- User-friendly and straightforward settings
- Works well with the latest Firefox version
- Essential tool for users who rely on drag-and-drop functionality
Cons
- Issues with drop behavior leading to unintended new tab openings
- Lack of intuitive feedback when dragging links
- Confusing for some users with unclear instructions
- Desire for features like 'always open in background tab'
Most mentioned
- Comparison to Glitterdrag as a less reliable alternative
- Problems with new tab openings when links are dropped
- Desire for improved drag-and-drop visual feedback
- Request for multi-link opening functionality
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User
reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
User reviews
by 天灭中共退党团队保平安, 2025-02-24
by Firefox user 16644607, 2024-08-08
Add-on safety
Risk impact
DragLinks requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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DragLinks has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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