Right Links WE

This extension allows to open links in new tabs with right-click directly and using “long” left-click. This is very useful for touchpads on notebooks and for mice without middle button.

Right Links WE: Firefox Add-on for Better Navigation

"Right Links WE" is a Firefox add-on that significantly improves user navigation. It accomplishes this by allowing links to be opened with a simple right-click or a 'long' left-click. This extension is ideal for those using touchpads on their notebooks or mice without a middle button. It also provides useful features like loading JavaScript-links in the current tab, offering control over the timeout before context menus appear, and even introducing hotkeys for easy preferences customization. Also, there are additional options in the about:config page such as allowing the disabling or enabling of features like opening links in new windows instead of new tabs.
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Add-on stats

Users: 1,376
-28
Rating: 4.84
(50)
Version: 0.5b12 (Last updated: 2021-03-14)
Creation date: 2007-11-09
Weekly download count: 21
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • activeTab
  • tabs
  • contextMenus
  • storage
  • notifications
Size: 28.91K
URLs: Website

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# 2,601 ▼ 11
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WebExtensions and support for Firefox 57+ https://github.com/Infocatcher/Right_Links/issues/31 https://github.com/Infocatcher/Right_Links_WE#issues In progress, but with limitations due to lack of new APIs from Firefox side. Beta versions with Firefox 57+ support: https://github.com/Infocatcher/Right_Links_WE/releases

This extension allows to open links in new tabs with right-click directly and using “long” left-click. This is very useful for touchpads on notebooks and for mice without middle button.

It works with links, bookmarks, history items and images.

Hold any modifier (Ctrl, Alt or Shift) during right-click to show context menu. Or just wait (without releasing the button) for 0.5 seconds (configurable). F2 or Tools – Right Links (or simply click on icon in status bar) to switch on/off.

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Pros
  • Long left-click functionality for opening links in new tabs
  • Useful extension that generally works as described
  • Ability to customize certain settings like keyboard shortcuts
Cons
  • Does not work for links from the Firefox home page
  • Context menu issues, specifically preventing it from opening on right click
  • Occasional functionality problems requiring reinstallation
Most mentioned
  • Functionality issues after updates
  • Need for better support for specific link types (e.g., bookmark bar)
  • Annoying behavior like 'gluing' the background to the mouse pointer in certain environments
User reviews
by Elec, 2024-09-19
by Firefox user 10244801, 2024-08-18
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Right Links WE requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Right Links WE has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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