SwipeToNavigate
Firefox Add-on to enable two-finger left and right gestures to navigate browser history
SwipeToNavigate: Two-Finger Gesture Navigation for Firefox
"SwipeToNavigate" is a Firefox add-on that brings the convenience of OS X like two-finger gesture navigation to other platforms. It allows users to navigate through their browser history with a swipe of two fingers. Unlike other similar solutions, this add-on does not require expansive permissions and is maintained with full transparency, providing assurance of not spying on you. The source code is openly available for review.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
Weekly download count: 10
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- storage
Size: 99.79K
Email: to*****@fastmail.com
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
Other platforms
Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
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spammy, or outdated.
Pros
- Works as promised when set up properly
- Essential for Firefox on certain operating systems
- Transparent about permissions and privacy
Cons
- Difficult to adjust the sensitivity correctly
- Interferes with normal browsing, especially when zoomed in
- Can cause double page back/forward navigation
Most mentioned
- Issues with sensitivity settings
- Functional inconsistency across different Linux distributions
- Interference with web page or XML rendering
- Desire for visual feedback during navigation swipes
User reviews
by Lonelywolf21, 2024-01-21
Add-on safety
Risk impact
SwipeToNavigate 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
SwipeToNavigate has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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