Universal Text Selection Unblocker

WHAT IT DOES

Universal Text Selection Unblocker removes all CSS and JavaScript restrictions that prevent you from selecting text on any webpage. Many websites use user-select: none, -webkit-user-select: none, or onselectstart event handlers to block text selection, preventing you from copying quotes, highlighting passages for reference, or selecting text for accessibility reasons. This tool removes those restrictions, restoring your browser's native text selection functionality on any site with a single toggle. The tool works silently in the background, ensuring you can always select and copy text when you need to.

WHERE IT RUNS

This extension works on any website across the entire web. It functions on article sites, documentation pages, e-commerce platforms, social media, and any page that uses CSS or JavaScript to restrict text selection. The tool works across all domains and adapts to dynamically loaded content and single-page applications.

HOW TO USE

Install the extension and navigate to any website that blocks text selection. The tool automatically removes selection restrictions on the current page. Use the overlay panel to control the behavior: toggle "Enable on this site" to enable or disable the tool for the current domain. Choose which types of locks to remove: user-select CSS (the primary method websites use to block selection), selectstart event handlers (JavaScript that intercepts selection attempts), and pointer-events restrictions (CSS that prevents interaction with text). Click "Reapply Unblock" to re-run the removal process if restrictions reappear after dynamic content updates. The tool works immediately and requires no additional configuration.

TECHNICAL SECTION — THREE-LAYER SELECTION RESTRICTION REMOVAL

The extension uses a comprehensive three-layer strategy to remove text selection restrictions. First, it scans all DOM elements and removes user-select, -webkit-user-select, -ms-user-select, and -moz-user-select inline styles set to "none" or "auto". It also processes all external and inline CSS style sheets, removing or clearing user-select properties from style rules. Second, it removes onselectstart event handlers from all elements and the document itself, and adds a capture-phase event listener that allows the selectstart event to propagate naturally. Third, it removes pointer-events: none restrictions that can prevent text selection by blocking mouse interactions. A MutationObserver monitors the DOM for newly added elements or style changes that reintroduce restrictions, reapplying the fixes automatically without user intervention. The tool also handles computed styles using window.getComputedStyle to catch restrictions applied through CSS classes that may not be visible in inline styles.

THE PANEL — DRAG / PER-SITE POSITION / SNAP / COLLAPSE / RESIZE / ESCAPE

The overlay panel is fully interactive and designed for seamless multitasking. Drag it anywhere on the screen using the handle at the top of the panel; the position is saved per site so it stays where you left it across sessions. The panel includes a snap-to-edge feature that gently anchors the overlay to the nearest screen edge when released. Click the collapse button to minimize the panel to a compact pill showing the current selection status; expand it again with a single click. Resize the panel vertically by dragging the bottom-right corner to view more controls. Press the Escape key at any time to instantly close the overlay; it reappears on the next page navigation or refresh.

PLEASE NOTE

This extension requires the free BotGentz companion extension to function, as it provides the underlying content script injection and cross-origin communication framework. No personal data, browsing history, or page content is stored, transmitted, or shared. Settings are stored locally in your browser using GM_setValue and are never sent to any external server. The extension does not access or store login credentials, financial data, or personally identifiable information. Some websites may block text selection for legitimate reasons (e.g., protecting copyrighted content or preventing misuse of interactive elements); use this tool responsibly and respect content creators' rights. The tool modifies DOM elements and event handlers, which may interfere with websites that rely on custom selection behavior for specific functionality (e.g., code editors, design tools). The per-site toggle allows you to disable the tool on sites where it causes issues.