Link Hints

Click with your keyboard.
What is Link Hints?
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

By: lydell
Users: 573 ▲ 10
Rating: 5.00 (26)
Version: 1.3.3 (Last updated: 2024-09-03)
Creation date: 2020-02-08
Weekly download count: 8
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • storage
Size: 165.87K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Link Hints (v1.3.2)
4.96 (28) 1,000
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Add-on summary

Have a bad touchpad? Trouble using a mouse? Love keyboard shortcuts?

Link Hints is a browser extension that complements the built-in keyboard shortcuts with ones for clicking.

Press Alt+J (Ctrl+J on macOS). This makes little yellow boxes with letters, called hints, appear next to links (and other clickable things). Type the letters to click the link. Alternatively, hold Shift and type a bit of the link text.

The keyboard shortcuts and hints are fully customizable.

Alt+J: Click links, buttons, etc. Alt+K: Open link in new tab. Alt+L: Open link in new tab and switch to it.

Alt+Shift+J: Click many things. Alt+Shift+K: Open many links. Alt+Shift+L: Select element.

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User reviews

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Pros
  • Improves web navigation speed
  • Simple and easy to use
  • Works well with default Firefox keyboard shortcuts
  • Fast and stable
Cons
  • Does not have as many functions as similar add-ons
Most mentioned
  • Improves web navigation speed
  • Simple and easy to use
  • Works well with default Firefox keyboard shortcuts
Recent reviews
by Lucio, 2024-04-09

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 likelihood

Link Hints is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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