ScrollAnywhere

Scroll page without touching scroll-bar! Press Middle (Right / Left) mouse button anywhere on the page to scroll just like with scrollbar. Features also: - "grab and drag" scrolling - customizable scrollbars! - the Momentum auto-scroll

ScrollAnywhere: Scroll Easily Without Touching Scrollbar

ScrollAnywhere is an efficient Firefox add-on that transforms your scrolling experience. Without touching the scrollbar, you can smoothly scroll through a page using the middle, right or left mouse button. The addition of 'grab and drag' scrolling simulates a smartphone scroll experience. Other notable features include Momentum auto-scroll which allows throwing the page to scroll faster and customizable scroll bars for an aesthetic touch.

Add-on stats

Version: 9.2 (Last updated: 2022-04-20)
Creation date: 2016-11-01
Weekly download count: 368
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • alarms
  • storage
  • activeTab
  • <all_urls>
Size: 431.64K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

ScrollAnywhere (v9.1)
4.74 (136) 20,000
Not available on Android
ScrollAnywhere (v9.3)
5.00 (9) 3,134
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Add-on summary

Scroll Anywhere enables you to drag scrollbar with your middle (or right / left) mouse button without actually touching a scrollbar. Just hold the middle mouse button and move up-down or left-right. You can also change the behavior to simple "grab and drag" style.

Available also for your Thunderbird 78 email client!

Short preview video here (0:12)

Warning: very addictive! :)

Features:

  • Momentum allows you to throw page to scroll it faster (just like on your phone)
  • Middle / Right / Left mouse buttons are supported, see the Options page
  • Customize scrollbars - make them thinner, change color or hide
  • Auto-disable on specified domains / sub-domains
  • Grab and drag scroll like on your phone
  • Multiplier to speed-up or slow down
  • On key down enable / disable
  • Custom scrolling cursor
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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
  • Great for touchscreen users, especially on Linux
  • Customization options are extensive and useful
  • Revolutionizes scrolling experience, especially for those with faulty scroll wheels
  • Convenient 'grab' scrolling similar to mobile devices
  • Integrates naturally into browsing workflows
Cons
  • Doesn't work for touchpad users on laptops
  • Some users missed traditional mouse wheel functionality
  • Requires configuration which may not be intuitive for all
Most mentioned
  • Grab and drag scrolling feature
  • Customization settings
  • Usability on touchscreen devices
User reviews
by Mia, 2025-01-23

by Thenor, 2025-01-18

by GregCorp, 2025-01-17
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

ScrollAnywhere requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

ScrollAnywhere has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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