LinkHints
Link Hints lets users activate links, buttons, and other page elements with keyboard hints, including filtering hints by text.
About LinkHints
Link Hints is a browser extension that adds keyboard shortcuts for clicking links, buttons and other clickable elements. Pressing Alt+J shows lettered hints next to clickable items; typing the letters activates an item, while holding Shift allows filtering by link text. Other shortcuts open links in new tabs or select elements, and shortcuts and hints can be customized.
It does not run on browser extension stores, the New Tab page, or internal settings pages, and shortcuts only work when the page area is focused. It does not include single-key shortcuts, custom actions, scrolling, or always-visible hints.
Key features
- Show lettered hints to click links and buttons via keyboard
- Filter hints by typing link text with Shift
- Open links in new tab with or without switching
- Click or open multiple elements in one session
- Select page element for text selection
- Customizable keyboard shortcuts and hints
Best for: People who prefer keyboard operation or have difficulty using a mouse or touchpad.
Good for
- Tracks clickable elements during idle time to show hints quickly
- Supports Shadow DOM, iframes, and elements with click listeners
- Supports different keyboard layouts with customizable shortcuts
Watch out for
- Does not work on extension stores, New Tab page, or settings pages
- Shortcuts only work when the page area is focused
- No single-key shortcuts, custom actions, scrolling, or always-shown hints
LinkHints at a glance
- Website
- lydell.github.io/LinkHints
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Browser Extensions
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Browser extension, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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LinkHints FAQ
What permissions does Link Hints need?
It requests access to data for all websites to find links, and storage to save options. The developer states it never sends data anywhere.
Why doesn't Link Hints work on some pages?
Extensions cannot run on store pages, the New Tab page, or internal settings pages, and shortcuts only work when the page area is focused.
Where can I see all keyboard shortcuts?
Click the Link Hints toolbar button, then Options, to see the list and change shortcuts.
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