Basic Gestures

Basic mouse gestures for back/forward, new/close tab and scroll to top/bottom.

Basic Gestures - Easy Mouse Gestures Add-on for Edge

'Basic Gestures' is an Edge add-on that offers simple, user-friendly mouse movements to execute common browsing activities. Hold the right mouse button and move it in different directions to perform commands such as going back/forward, scrolling to the top/bottom of a page, and opening/closing tabs. The add-on, updated to Manifest V3, now includes new gestures and customizable features.

Add-on stats

By: BPS
Users: 3,518
147
Rating: 3.60
(16)
Version: 1.4 (Last updated: 2022-08-18)
Version code: 1.4
Creation date: 2020-12-29
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 13.63K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Basic Gestures (v1.4)
4.11 (19) 1,000
Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Edge Add-on Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Simple and clean interface
  • Works perfectly with existing muscle memory
  • Performs basic functions well
  • Doesn't require too much personal data
  • Has a basic set of features that work as expected
Cons
  • Lack of an 'EXCLUDE this site' option
  • Cannot edit or disable certain gestures
  • Does not work on browser pages like settings, add-ons page
  • Limited customization options for gestures
  • Some users experience technical issues where it doesn't work at all
Most mentioned
  • Need for more customization options (editing/disabling gestures, adding more gestures like 'reload')
  • Option to exclude sites where gestures interfere with site functionality
  • Basic functionality and ease of use
  • Issues with it not working on special pages or for some users at all
  • Requests for additional features, such as closing a tab with the back gesture if there's no more history
User reviews
Thank you! Simple and clean. Works perfectly with my muscle memory. It's always jarring when I use a browser that doesn't have a similar feature! One request - an "EXCLUDE this site" option. When I use Figma for example, right-click must be partially captured. It starts drawing the mouse trail but doesn't execute nor does it allow me to *stop* drawing the mouse trails, and nothing functions on the page. I have to refresh the page to go back to normal and try to remember not to right-click.
by Grant, 2023-01-26

It would be great if the gesture for Back, also closed the tab if there is no more history for that tab. Also, the ability to edit/disable certain gestures would be very welcome.
by DARKFiB3R, 2022-07-06

Ei toimi ainakaan itsellä kunnolla.. Lisäksi mikä järki on ettei hiirieleitä voi muuttaa mieleisekseen..? Vain yksi vaihdettava - scroll to top voi vaihtaa new tabiksi..? Eleiden muokkaus käyttöön ja lisäksi olisi kiva että eleet toimisivat..
by Anttonen, 2021-12-16
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Basic Gestures requires very minimum permissions.

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