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HighlightCursor

by James Theakston · highlightcursor.github.io · Accessibility
Established publisherManifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Makes your highlight big and allows you to change its size.

Users
46
+2 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#111K
#93K among extensions
Version
1.0
updated 17 Nov 2025

Users

monthly, 16 months
02346Jun 2025Mar 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 46 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 16 months
001Jun 2025Mar 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About HighlightCursor

HighlightCursor: Enhance Your Focus with a Custom Mouse Highlight Tired of losing your cursor during presentations, online tutorials, or even just daily browsing? HighlightCursor is the simple, elegant solution to make your mouse pointer stand out! HighlightCursor adds a vibrant, customizable highlight around your mouse cursor, ensuring it's always visible and easy to track. Perfect for educators, presenters, gamers, or anyone looking to improve their digital focus and accessibility. ✨ Key Features: Customizable Size: Easily adjust the highlight's size (from subtle to prominent) directly from the extension's intuitive popup. Always Visible: Your highlight remains consistently visible across all compatible web pages, providing a seamless browsing experience. Simple Toggle: Quickly enable or disable the highlight with a convenient switch in the popup whenever you need it. Privacy-First Design: HighlightCursor operates entirely on your device. We do not collect, store, or transmit any of your personal data, browsing history, or website content. Your privacy is our priority! 💡 Why You'll Love HighlightCursor: Boost Presentations: Guide your audience's attention effortlessly during screen shares and webinars. Improve Tutorials: Make your online demonstrations clearer and more engaging. Enhance Accessibility: Assist users with visual impairments or those who simply prefer a more prominent cursor. Stay Focused: Reduce eye strain and improve productivity by keeping your attention on the task at hand. 🛡️ Important Notes: HighlightCursor works on most regular websites. Due to strict security policies, it cannot function on Chrome's internal pages (like chrome://settings, chrome://newtab) or certain highly restricted websites (e.g., some banking sites or corporate intranets). Your highlight size and enabled/disabled preference are saved locally on your device for convenience and are never shared. Ready to bring clarity and focus to your browsing? Click "Add to Chrome" today and experience the difference!

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%00.00
30 days+2+4.5%00.00
6 months+13+39.4%00.00
1 year+24+109.1%00.00

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.017 Jun 2025

Details

Category
Accessibility
First seen
17 Jun 2025
Size
15 KB
Languages
en-GB
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
opticflowstudiosprivacy.pages.dev
Support
highlightcursor.github.io
Extension ID
jhdameblafaliojggnajbfmmogmkipmf

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Permissions
activeTabscriptingstorage
Site access
<all_urls>
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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