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Also covers browser extension and chrome extensions · same kind of open-source project · open source
BetterViewer replaces the built-in image viewing mode in Firefox and Chrome-based browsers.
Alternatives
The Best Selecton Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives1 free · 10 open source
Looking for something like Selecton? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are free or have a free plan and 10 are open source.
SelectON adds a popup of actions for selected text in Chrome and Firefox, including copy, search, conversion, translation, and link actions.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionBetterviewerBetterViewer replaces the built-in image viewing mode in…Free or freemium optionPWAsForFirefoxPWAsForFirefox helps users install, manage, and use…Another optionCRX Installer by FoxRefireCRX Installer installs Chrome extensions in Zen, Firefox…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Betterviewer | — | Yes | — |
| 2 | CRX Installer by FoxRefire | — | Not stated | Browser extension |
| 3 | Anori | — | Yes | — |
| 4 | Web Search Navigator | — | Yes | — |
| 5 | Copy Selection as Markdown | — | Yes | Browser extension |
| 6 | Yet Another Speed Dial | — | Not stated | Android |
| 7 | Darkreader | — | Yes | Browser extension |
| 8 | Bookmarks Organizer | — | Yes | Browser extension |
| 9 | AutoRefresh | — | Not stated | Browser extension, Web |
| 10 | Newtaboverride | — | Yes | Browser extension |
All Selecton alternatives
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CRX Installer by FoxRefire
addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/crxinst…Also covers browser extension and chrome extensions
CRX Installer installs Chrome extensions in Zen, Firefox Nightly, and LibreWolf, with additional setup steps noted for some browsers.
3
Also covers chrome extensions · same kind of open-source project · open source
Anori adds customizable new-tab pages to Chrome and Firefox, with widgets for bookmarks, calendar, to-do items, and notes.
4
Also covers chrome extensions · same kind of open-source project · open source
Web Search Navigator adds keyboard shortcuts to Google, YouTube, GitHub, Amazon, and other sites, with support listed for major browsers.
5
Also covers browser extension · same kind of open-source project · open source
Copy Selection as Markdown copies a page title, URL, and selected text as Markdown through a Firefox add-on.
6
Yet Another Speed Dial
github.com/conceptualspace/yet-another-speed-d…Also covers chrome extensions · same kind of open-source project
Yet Another Speed Dial combines a new-tab page and bookmark manager for Chrome, Edge, and Firefox, with site thumbnails and organization features.
7
Also covers chrome extensions · open source
Dark Reader is an open-source MIT-licensed browser extension for Chrome and Firefox that analyzes web pages and generates a dark mode to reduce eyestrain.
8
Also covers browser extension · same kind of open-source project · open source
Bookmarks Organizer finds bookmarks that no longer work and helps users put their saved links in order.
9
AutoRefresh
autorefresh.ioAlso covers browser extension
Auto Refresh Plus lets users set page refresh intervals and monitor changing web pages in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera.
10
Also covers browser extension · same kind of open-source project · open source
New Tab Override lets Firefox users choose which page appears whenever they open a new tab.
11
Also covers browser extension · same kind of open-source project · open source
Auto-Sort Bookmarks sorts Firefox bookmarks by multiple criteria, with settings for automatic sorting.
12
Also covers browser extension · same kind of open-source project · open source
This browser extension downloads books from Internet Archive and HathiTrust Digital Library, with a notice naming its official source.
13
FX Cast
hensm.github.io/fx_castAlso covers api and browser extension
fx_cast is a Firefox extension that enables Chromecast support for casting web apps and HTML5 media, according to its project page.
14
Also covers api and browser extension · free
PWAsForFirefox helps users install, manage, and use Progressive Web Apps in Mozilla Firefox.
15
FoxyLink by erosman
addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/foxylinkFoxyLink adds link-related actions to the browser context menu, including opening or copying selected links.
16
Firefox
addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/code-fi…Also covers browser extension
The CatalyzeX Firefox extension helps find code implementations for research papers across search and research sites.
17
Full Page Screen Capture
addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/fireshotAlso covers browser extension
FireShot captures full pages and selections in Firefox, with options for saving research, work, and documentation.
18
Cookie-Editor
cookie-editor.comAlso covers browser extension
Cookie-Editor lets users create, edit, and delete cookies for the current browser tab.
19
FoxyTab by erosman
addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/foxytabFoxyTab adds tab-related actions to Firefox's tab menu, such as duplicating tabs, closing duplicates, and copying tab titles or URLs.
20
SocialFocus
socialfocus.appSocialFocus hides selected distracting elements on social media sites in Safari, Chrome, and Firefox.
21
Same kind of open-source project · open source
TablissNG offers a customizable new-tab page for Firefox, Chrome, and Edge, maintained as a version of the Tabliss project.
22
Temporary Containers by stoically
addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/tempora…Temporary Containers opens tabs, websites, and links in disposable Firefox containers that isolate attached data and are deleted after use.
23
Color Theme
addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/swiftth…SwiftTheme lets users choose a color for a Firefox browser theme, with the listing describing automatic adaptation to the selected color.
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Infy Scroll - A Next Page AutoPager by Sixcious
addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/infy-sc…Infy Scroll adds configurable infinite scrolling to websites and can automatically load the next page, according to its Firefox listing.
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Alternatives to similar tools
Copy Selection as Markdown24 alternativesYet Another Speed Dial21 alternativesBookmarks Organizer24 alternativesAnori24 alternativesAuto-Sort Bookmarks24 alternativesAutoRefresh24 alternatives
What is the best alternative to Selecton?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Selecton are Betterviewer, CRX Installer by FoxRefire, and Anori.
Is there a free alternative to Selecton?
Yes. PWAsForFirefox is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Selecton?
Yes: Betterviewer, Anori, Web Search Navigator, and Copy Selection as Markdown.
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