Link Hints

Click with your keyboard.

Link Hints: Keyboard Shortcuts for Clicking

Link Hints is a Firefox add-on that enhances browsing by offering keyboard shortcuts for clicking on links, buttons, and other clickable elements. Simply press Alt+J (Ctrl+J on macOS) to view clickable hints, type the corresponding letters, and quickly access the desired content. Customizable shortcuts and hints provide a seamless navigation experience. Visit the home page for more information: https://lydell.github.io/LinkHints/

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
By: lydell
Daily users: 603
-2
Rating: 5.00
(27)
Version: 1.3.3 (Last updated: 2024-09-03)
Version code: 5802698
Creation date: 2020-02-08
Weekly download count: 20
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • storage
Size: 165.87K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Link Hints (v1.3.2)
1,000 4.96 (28)
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Greatly improves web navigation speed
  • User-friendly with a nice tutorial
  • Simpler than other similar extensions
  • Very stable and fast
  • Allows opening links with keyboard shortcuts effectively
Cons
  • Lack of support for non-modifier key hints
Most mentioned
  • Improves productivity for daily tasks
  • Easy to use and implement
  • Faster browsing experience compared to using a mouse
  • Simplicity is appreciated
  • Offers essential link opening functions without overwhelming features
User reviews

by Lucio, 2024-04-09
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Link Hints requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Link Hints. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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