Great work! I made a similar extension a few months ago but only for Craigslist (https://github.com/yonran/craigslist-shortcuts), but it’s great that your one works on many different websites. I still prefer simply focusing the link instead of also adding a background-color, though.
I think the focus is not enough, though I have to say it also took me some time to get used to the pink. We could actually make that into a pretty easy setting... Maybe I'll do it sometime when the pink pisses me off too much.
I'm using gleebox[1]. It has "ESP visions" - you define selector for elements on certain website whic are tab-able. You can also hit 'g' and write text of link/alt of image and that element would be highlighted.
[1] http://thegleebox.com/
Just tried it out. This extension "highlights" the links in the most annoying way possible I've seen since the introduction of the blink tag :). Looks like it also could conflict with many sites if they use shortcuts. Are you using this extension on a regular basis?
Indispensable comment about Opera having fully customizable page and browser keyboard navigation that works with every site built in since prehistorical ages (in Chrome timeline 8-). http://imgur.com/I2Vpk
When I try to make an entry for 'hackerne.ws' (using same selector as news.ycombinator) it saves but then resets the regex after I visit the site and it doesn't work. Any ideas? Otherwise, I'm a fan - will keep using.
Currently you have to hit tab three times to highlight the comments link, then press return. Not ideal, but should still be faster than having to use the mouse.