diff --git a/global.js b/global.js
index 3b49f82..46da5d5 100644
--- a/global.js
+++ b/global.js
@@ -25,3 +25,7 @@ user_pref("apz.gtk.kinetic_scroll.enabled", false);
 
 // disable pinch to zoom
 user_pref("apz.gtk.touchpad_pinch.enabled", false);
+
+// disable swipe to go back or forward
+user_pref("browser.gesture.swipe.left", "");
+user_pref("browser.gesture.swipe.right", "");