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Also covers browser extension · open source
Custom Right-Click Menu adds user-defined links, scripts, stylesheets, and submenus to a browser context menu.
Alternatives
The Best External App Button Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 9 open source
Looking for something like External App Button? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 9 are open source.
About External App Buttonwebextension.org/listing/external-application-…
VisitExternal Application Button adds a browser toolbar button and customizable context-menu items for launching external applications.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionCustomRightClickMenuCustom Right-Click Menu adds user-defined links, scripts…Another optionAllow Right ClickAllow Right-Click restores a page’s original context menu…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CustomRightClickMenu | — | Yes | Browser extension |
| 2 | Allow Right Click | — | Not stated | Web |
| 3 | Allow Right Click | — | Yes | Browser extension |
| 4 | LinkHints | — | Not stated | Browser extension, Web |
| 5 | Raindrop.io | — | Not stated | Web |
| 6 | Magnifying Glass | — | Not stated | Web |
| 7 | Page Edit | — | Not stated | Web |
| 8 | Vimium | — | Not stated | Browser extension, Web |
| 9 | Dark Reader | — | Not stated | Browser extension, iOS, Web |
| 10 | Bonjourr | — | Not stated | iOS, Web |
All External App Button alternatives
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Allow Right Click
webextension.org/listing/allow-right-click.htmlAlso covers browser extension · same kind of website
Allow Right-Click restores a page’s original context menu when website JavaScript blocks the browser menu.
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Also covers browser extension · open source
Allow Right Click re-enables context menus, copying, pasting, and text selection on sites that block those actions, through a browser extension.
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LinkHints
lydell.github.io/LinkHintsAlso covers browser extension and web browser · same kind of website
Link Hints lets users activate links, buttons, and other page elements with keyboard hints, including filtering hints by text.
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Raindrop.io
raindrop.ioAlso covers browser extension · same kind of website
Raindrop.io manages bookmarks and other saved favorites, with an AI assistant and tools for organizing saved items.
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Magnifying Glass
mybrowseraddon.com/magnifying-glass.htmlAlso covers browser extension · same kind of website
Magnifying Glass opens a magnifying-glass tool from the browser toolbar.
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Page Edit
mybrowseraddon.com/page-edit.htmlAlso covers browser extension · same kind of website
Page Edit lets users make a webpage content-editable and modify it through a toolbar popup before saving or printing changes.
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Vimium
vimium.github.ioAlso covers browser extension and web browser · same kind of website
Vimium adds Vim-style keyboard shortcuts for navigating and controlling the web in a browser.
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Dark Reader
darkreader.orgAlso covers browser extension and web browser · same kind of website
Dark Reader adds adjustable dark mode to websites across Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
10
Bonjourr
bonjourr.frAlso covers browser extension · same kind of website
Bonjourr provides a customizable browser start page for new tabs, with a minimalist layout and background options.
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MONKNOW
monknow.comAlso covers browser extension · same kind of website
MONKNOW combines favorite sites, search, weather, to-dos, and wallpapers in a customizable new-tab browser extension.
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Also covers browser extension · open source
View Image restores Google Images’ View Image button and is available as a Chrome extension, Firefox add-on or userscript.
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Enhancements
cplx.appAlso covers browser extension · same kind of website
Complexity is a browser extension that adds model selection and other controls to Perplexity.ai.
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Combobox
combobox.meAlso covers browser extension · same kind of website
Combobox provides a customizable start page with widgets for notes, bookmarks, passwords, and news feeds.
15
Show Image Dimensions
greasyfork.org/scripts/401432Also covers browser extension · same kind of website
This Greasy Fork userscript adds image dimensions to Google Image Search; install it with a compatible userscript manager.
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Streak
streak.comAlso covers browser extension · same kind of website
Streak adds customer relationship management tools for sales teams directly inside Gmail.
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Custom Sidebar
greasyfork.org/en/scripts/535629Also covers browser extension · same kind of website
This userscript adds a custom sidebar to Google Search and requires a userscript manager such as Tampermonkey or Violentmonkey.
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Also covers browser extension · open source
Bonjourr provides a customizable browser homepage and start page inspired by the appearance of iOS, with options to tailor its layout.
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Also covers browser extension · open source
Supermemory describes itself as a memory and context engine and app that can run locally, alongside a Memory API for AI applications.
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Also covers browser extension · open source
Mue provides a customizable new-tab page through a browser extension, with widgets such as weather, notes, and bookmarks.
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Also covers browser extension · open source
Dictionariez is a customizable browser dictionary extension with double-click lookups, multiple dictionaries, text-to-speech, and translation.
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Custom Dark Mode
mybrowseraddon.com/custom-dark-mode.htmlAlso covers browser extension and web browser · same kind of website
Custom Dark Mode applies customized dark styles to webpages through a browser add-on.
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Also covers browser extension · open source
An open-source userscript manager, Violentmonkey adds userscript support to web browsers.
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Also covers browser extension · open source
Refined GitHub is a browser extension that simplifies GitHub’s interface and adds features.
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What is the best alternative to External App Button?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to External App Button are CustomRightClickMenu, Allow Right Click, and Allow Right Click.
Are there open-source alternatives to External App Button?
Yes: CustomRightClickMenu, Allow Right Click, View Image, and Bonjourr.
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