Linux Scroll Speed Fix

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Fix the slow scroll speed in Linux Chrome by setting it to the Windows value

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# Linux Scroll Speed Fix

#### Download: [Chrome web store package](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/linux-scroll-speed-fix/mlboohjioameadaedfjcpemcaangkkbp)

## DESCRIPTION
Fixes the slow scroll speed in Chrome for Linux by emulating the Windows scroll speed when the extension detects Linux. When it detects Windows it will disable itself.

The extension also allows for custom scroll speed values in both Windows and Linux.

All settings are saved locally in the browser to not mess with syncing between different systems.

## FEATURES
- Automatic "similar-to-Windows" scroll speed in Linux.
- Custom scroll speed settings
- Settings are saved locally in the browser

## CHANGELOG

#### Version 1.7.2
- Fixed Outlook scrolling

#### Version 1.7.1
- Added Outlook 365 to exception list

#### Version 1.7.0
- Fixed Youtube fullscreen scroll problems
- Fixed images on Instagram not loading correctly when scrolling
- Disabled scrolling plugin on Outlook until fix is found

#### Version 1.6.9
- Made overflow fix compatible with fullscreen

#### Version 1.6.8
- Made overflow fix apply more reliably

#### Version 1.6.7
- Fixed overflow issue - again

#### Version 1.6.6
- Fixed overflow issue

#### Version 1.6.5
- Clarified some text
- Removed some debug stuff

#### Version 1.6.4
- Reworked icon and background color
- Reworked change in 1.6.3 to no cause issues with certain sites.

#### Version 1.6.3
- Forces OverflowX to be visible. Some sites hides this and this disables scrolling.

#### Version 1.6.2
- Reworked protection against banners that change behaviour.

#### Version 1.6.1
- Tab or tabs are now prompted to be refreshed if the plugin is disabled or enabled.
- Updated icons to match the color theme.

#### Version 1.6.0
- Refactored most of the code.
- CSS Scroll smoothing toggling no longer needs refresh of window.
- Minor bug fixes.

#### Version 1.5.3
- Added indicator for if the extension is enabled or not
- Changed so that the default behaviour in Windows (not custom) disables the extension.
- Added tooltip for smooth scrolling.

#### Version 1.5.2
- Reduced Chrome permissions needed
- Minor bug fix

#### Version 1.5.1
- iFrame security workaround

#### Version 1.5
- Fixed banners messing with smooth scroll disable behavior

## NOTES
iFrames from other domains will use default scroll speed due to security (same-origin-policy). There is to my knowledge nothing to be done about this without some clever rewrite that is currently above my head.

CSS smooth scroll behavior is disabled by default. To my knowledge, the true smooth scrolling seen in Windows and MacOS will only be available with real hardware acceleration. Google stated that this won't be avaible in Chrome for Linux. The future will tell.

Please report bugs with description and address to the site where you encountered it.

Send bug report here:
https://github.com/Dedas/linux-scroll-speed-fix/issues

#### Settings

Default scroll speed values:

Linux = 1.9

Windows = 1.0 (extension is disabled by default)

MacOS = 1.0 (This needs testing!)

#### Thanks to

Based on gblazex/smoothscroll.

Fork of DemonTPx/chrome-scroll-speed.

Latest reviews

ChristopherAllen Bronaugh 2024-11-14: Do more
Chris “justkeepdistance” Dempsey 2024-01-07: 3 stars because I just installed it and it seems to be working in 2024
Martin Nover 2023-10-08: Thank you so much for this Extension! I am using Mint Cinnamon which does not have a scroll speed setting. I first tried an other browser extension which does not work with my Youtube volume mouse control. But your extension works flawlessly.
Martin Nover 2023-10-08: Thank you so much for this Extension! I am using Mint Cinnamon which does not have a scroll speed setting. I first tried an other browser extension which does not work with my Youtube volume mouse control. But your extension works flawlessly.
frank true 2023-07-08: KDE. No improvement is felt after enabling this extension. On the contrary, on many sites the scrolling is jerky
frank true 2023-07-08: KDE. No improvement is felt after enabling this extension. On the contrary, on many sites the scrolling is jerky
Gio Bur 2023-06-13: works well everywhere except, ironically, the chrome web store
Gio Bur 2023-06-13: works well everywhere except, ironically, the chrome web store
Masahito S. 2023-01-23: As of Chrome version 109 the scroll speed on Linux has FINALLY been fixed. Literally for years I couldn't live without this beautifully-simple and perfectly-functioning add-on. Now it can retire lamentedly. Thank you very much, developer, for providing us this piece of art.
Masahito S. 2023-01-23: As of Chrome version 109 the scroll speed on Linux has FINALLY been fixed. Literally for years I couldn't live without this beautifully-simple and perfectly-functioning add-on. Now it can retire lamentedly. Thank you very much, developer, for providing us this piece of art.
Austin Thibodeaux 2022-12-18: Wish it would scroll smoothly like it does without the extension.
Austin Thibodeaux 2022-12-18: Wish it would scroll smoothly like it does without the extension.
Andhika Steven 2022-11-19: Can't live without it. I wish I can use this in every electron app ever.
Andhika Steven 2022-11-19: Can't live without it. I wish I can use this in every electron app ever.
Rafał Podgórski 2022-11-09: It doesn't work on Ubuntu and Fedora newest versions
Rafał Podgórski 2022-11-09: It doesn't work on Ubuntu and Fedora newest versions
Алексей Самойлов 2022-10-19: Completly blocks scrolling sometimes
Алексей Самойлов 2022-10-19: Completly blocks scrolling sometimes
J Z 2022-09-05: can't do without this
J Z 2022-09-05: can't do without this
Who Cares 2022-06-28: Scrolling is choppy.
Who Cares 2022-06-28: Scrolling is choppy.
nekit 2022-06-09: It's so weird that Google can't fix the scroll for years. This extension works great.
Никита Мисюра 2022-06-09: It's so weird that Google can't fix the scroll for years. This extension works great.
Dennis 2022-05-22: I'm dual booting Pop_OS 22.04 and Windows 10. This is a nice quality of life extension that helps match the scroll speed across operating systems. I like how this extension auto-disables itself when it detects you're not on Linux. Simple, unobtrusive, functional.
Dennis 2022-05-22: I'm dual booting Pop_OS 22.04 and Windows 10. This is a nice quality of life extension that helps match the scroll speed across operating systems. I like how this extension auto-disables itself when it detects you're not on Linux. Simple, unobtrusive, functional.
speedfede55 2022-05-18: It fixes the annoing linux mint slow scrool speed. Easy to use, nice job.
speedfede55 2022-05-18: It fixes the annoing linux mint slow scrool speed. Easy to use, nice job.
Rad Matic 2022-04-27: Works very well. I would not have switched from Windows to Zorin Core without this extension and Input Remapper. Using it on 3 PCs with a variety of mice. And now that the requirement to login to Chrome after a start/restart has been fixed, I'm a happy camper.
Rad Matic 2022-04-27: Works very well. I would not have switched from Windows to Zorin Core without this extension and Input Remapper. Using it on 3 PCs with a variety of mice. And now that the requirement to login to Chrome after a start/restart has been fixed, I'm a happy camper.
Daniel 2022-04-26: Fixes slow mouse scroll, but in turn makes touchpad scrolling way to fast with no option to revert to normal other than disabling the extension, not even setting a 1.0 scroll factor fixes the touchpad speed. Will rate 5 stars when fixed.
Daniel 2022-04-26: Fixes slow mouse scroll, but in turn makes touchpad scrolling way to fast with no option to revert to normal other than disabling the extension, not even setting a 1.0 scroll factor fixes the touchpad speed. Will rate 5 stars when fixed.
Prontom Prontom 2022-03-27: worked fine!
Prontom Prontom 2022-03-27: worked fine!
Lee John 2022-03-09: It works on Ubuntu. It helps fixing the scrolling speed on Chromium Browser in Linux.
Lee John 2022-03-09: It works on Ubuntu. It helps fixing the scrolling speed on Chromium Browser in Linux.
Izdislаv None 2022-02-16: Not working in Mint, scrolling is horrible in chrome, jumping not smooth seems you are watching cascade of pictures not movie as looks normal scrolling.
Izdislаv None 2022-02-16: Not working in Mint, scrolling is horrible in chrome, jumping not smooth seems you are watching cascade of pictures not movie as looks normal scrolling.
Ibnul Alam 2022-01-27: Thanks. This has fixed the slow scrolling problem on my vivaldi browser in ubuntu. And the option to put custom number to control how many line it will scroll is just amazing.
Ibnul Alam 2022-01-27: Thanks. This has fixed the slow scrolling problem on my vivaldi browser in ubuntu. And the option to put custom number to control how many line it will scroll is just amazing.
Tommi Mäkinen 2022-01-02: Excellent! PopOS 2, Gnome 40.4.0
Tommi Mäkinen 2022-01-02: Excellent! PopOS 2, Gnome 40.4.0
Amy Lear 2021-12-12: even works in chrome os. albeit less automatically
Amy Lear 2021-12-12: even works in chrome os. albeit less automatically
Kalimba 2021-12-11: I though it was my computer's problem. Thank you so much. It fixed it!
Kalimba 2021-12-11: I though it was my computer's problem. Thank you so much. It fixed it!
Shinebayar Gansukh 2021-12-04: Unforunately It also increases touchpad scroll speed ...
Shinebayar Gansukh 2021-12-04: Unforunately It also increases touchpad scroll speed ...
Justin Tan 2021-11-25: Doesn't work as well as it should on standard Chrome, Fedora 35. The effect doesn't kick in every time, giving way for a rather distracting browsing experience. Lots of room for improvement there, I believe!
Justin Tan 2021-11-25: Doesn't work as well as it should on standard Chrome, Fedora 35. The effect doesn't kick in every time, giving way for a rather distracting browsing experience. Lots of room for improvement there, I believe!

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