Customize the Cursor in Google Chrome using Extensions

Google Chrome has no built-in option to change or customize the cursor icon. However, we can use third-party extensions to help set a custom cursor. The custom cursor will only work within the Chrome browser web interface. We can choose any existing icon or even upload the icon within the extensions to customize the mouse cursor or pointer.

While it has been over 30 years, mouse cursors or pointers still occupy one of the most prominent positions in the ease of interaction with the on-screen elements.

Not to mention that it could well be your most viewed component on the screen. As a result, it has reached a point of saturation for some users using the same old white cursor every day of the week.

In this regard, Windows PC can customize the cursor’s look and feel, but the feature is missing in macOS.

However, these system changes you make to the cursor would be implemented throughout the system. What if you only use a custom cursor in a single application, such as Google Chrome?

If you plan to try out a customized cursor in Google’s browser, there’s quite a nifty workaround.

And this guide shall make you aware of customizing the cursor or mouse pointer on the Chrome browser. So without further ado, let’s get started.

Customize Cursor

We will use the Custom Cursor to complete this task. To begin with, it beholds a wide array of cursor designs- from cartoon characters to brands, and even from the Harry Potter series, there’s a truckload of designs to look forward to.

But if even these collections don’t manage to checkmark your prerequisites, then fret not. It also gives you the option to upload your custom-designed cursors as well.

This extension might be your best bet if you want to use a custom cursor in the Google Chrome browser. So on that note, let’s check out its installation and usage instructions.

Install Custom Cursor

There are multiple extensions in the Chrome web store for customizing the cursor. However, we tested and found one such extension which suits all the needs.

1. Open the Google Chrome browser.
2. Head over to the Chrome Web Store, and search Custom Cursor for Chrome extension.
3. Click the Add to Chrome button at the top right.
   
4. Click on the Add Extension button in the confirmation dialog box that appears.
   It will download and install the extension on the browser.

That’s it; the extension shall now be installed and added to the browser and ready to customize.

Setup Custom Cursor Extension

Now that the extension is installed on Chrome let’s put it to the test. We can choose from the existing icons or even add our custom icons. The extension also allows magnification of cursor size. Here are the steps to customize:

1. Click on the Extension icon situated at the right of the address bar.
2. Select Custom Cursor for Chrome from the drop-down list.
   It shall now bring up a list of all the collections segregated under different categories.
3. Click to choose the cursor icon that you need to apply.
   
4. The changes will apply to the mouse pointer or cursor immediately.

Note: Two different icons serve different purposes. The first icon will customize the mouse hover or movement, and the second icon will be active for a link or button click action.

To add a personal icon, click the More cursors button in the extension menu. It shall take you to its webpage, where you can install the desired ones.

Likewise, you could also add your designed cursor via the Upload cursors option. Please ensure they are 128×128 pixels at the very max and have a transparent background.

You could also increase or decrease the size of these custom cursors by clicking on the double arrow at the top right of the cursor menu and then sliding the magnification bar to the desired level.

Revert to Default Cursor

If you are planning to remove these customized cursors, then there are two different approaches that you could take. If you wish to switch to the default cursor temporarily, click on the Power button at the top right of the menu.

On the other hand, to permanently remove it from your browser, then you can uninstall the Chrome extensions:

1. Launch the Chrome browser.
2. Click on the Extension icon situated at the top right.
3. Click on the More present next to the Custom Cursor for Chrome extension.
4. Select the Remove from Chrome command option.
   
5. Hit on Remove in the confirmation dialog box.
   

That’s it, and the extension is uninstalled from the browser. If you still see the cursor customization, restart the browser or clear the browser cache.

Bottom Line

So this was all from this guide on how to use custom cursors in Google Chrome. Well, a couple of other extensions exist in this domain.

However, the one we listed worked well along the expected lines, so we included it in this guide. I like the Cartoon characters as they seem funnier and funky.

With that said, how was the user experience with Customing the cursor for the Chrome browser? Let us know if you found any other method or approach to customizing the mouse pointer in a web browser.

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