How to use Cursor Trails?

Use the Cursor Trails extension in Chrome to apply trails, adjust settings, and turn effects off when needed:

  1. 1. Cursor Trails menu

    To activate Cursor Trails, click its icon in the Chrome toolbar. The extension pop-up will open.

    Cursor Trails icon in the Chrome toolbar and the extension pop-up open
  2. 2. Setting the cursor

    In the Cursor Trails pop-up, scroll down, choose a cursor pack, and click it. You can switch to another pack anytime. Try it on any site except the Chrome Web Store, browser system pages, and this homepage.

    Cursor Trails pop-up with a list of cursor packs to select
  3. 3. Changing the trail

    To change cursor size or trail animation, open "Configuration". On the trail settings page you can adjust size, animation type, speed, and add a custom image.

    Trail configuration screen with size and animation settingsConfiguration options for trail animation type and speed
  4. 4. Disabling Cursor Trails

    To return to the default cursor, open the Cursor Trails pop-up and click the red toggle in the top-right corner. You may need to reload the tab where the cursor is shown.

    Cursor Trails pop-up with the disable toggle in the top-right corner