Simple Gesture for Android
Adds one-finger gestures for Android.
(P.S. "Quick Gestures" is great addon. I hope it be updated.)
Simple Gesture for Android - Firefox Add-on
"Simple Gesture for Android" is a Firefox add-on that enables one-finger gestures, allowing users to navigate, manage tabs, and perform actions efficiently on their Android devices. It includes customizable gestures, tips for enhancing functionality, and addresses known issues to improve user experience. Updated recently to enhance settings options, this add-on is ideal for streamlining web browsing on the go.
Add-on stats
Weekly download count: 4
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- *://*/*
- storage
- tabs
- scripting
- activeTab
- sessions
- declarativeNetRequest
Size: 50.16K
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Add-on summary
✨Feature
- Adds one-finger gestures for Android.
- ✨New: You can set opacity of toast with the new color dialog on the settings page.( I receiced this request before...)
🔧Fix: Fix the permission for PC-site mode to "Block content on any page".
- This is an add-on for Android. You can install this on Windows tablets, but I have not tested it on Windows or other operating systems.
- Addons cannot work in https://*.mozilla.org etc.
- Tab gestures don't work because Firefox's API has many issues.
- D-L: Forward
- D-R: Back
- D-R-U: Refresh
- R-D: Scroll to the top
- R-U: Scroll to the bottom
- L-D-R: Close tab
- L-D-R-U-R: Open settings pages
- If this does not work on some AMP pages, install Redirect AMP to HTML to solve the problem. (issue #66)
- Firefox for Android does not have about:home 😢. See more
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Improves navigation efficiency by allowing gestures for back and forward buttons and scrolling to page top/bottom
- Customizable gestures for various actions, including opening URLs and tab management
- Enhances the user interface experience for Firefox on Android, addressing past UI limitations
- Allows for gesture size adjustment and timeout settings, providing better control
- Confirmed functionality across different versions of Firefox on Android, including after updates
Cons
- Some users find the need for clipboard access unnecessary
- No support for specific gestures like edge swiping or double-tap to open links in background tabs
- Notifications and timeouts cannot be hidden, which can be distracting
- The lack of a forward button in the system UI remains an issue
- Request for additional features, such as saving bookmarks directly through gestures, indicates room for improvement
Most mentioned
- Customizable gestures
- Improved navigation
- User experience enhancement
- Lack of forward button functionality
- Need for additional gesture options
User reviews
by Firefox user 18786637, 2025-01-17
by Firefox user 17141374, 2024-11-28
by Firefox user 13991591, 2024-10-20
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Simple Gesture for Android requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Simple Gesture for Android is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
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