Hover, preview

Latest Version

Version
1.0.0
Update
December 13, 2021
Size
217KiB
Developer
Category
Users
4,000+
Rating
4.21053 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Storage
Http://*/*
Https://*/*
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking
Tabs
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Hover Extension

The easiest and most convenient way to navigate through links/websites without leaving your current tab.


Hover’s chrome extension saves your time by letting you view a link’s content or a plain text by just hovering over it without opening it in a new tab.


1. Hover to view a link: Whether you are scrolling through a social media newsfeed, an e-commerce catalog, or even a mere link you have received, Hover lets you view the content of the link without leaving your current tab. Hover over any link for 2 seconds to view the content in a lightweight popup box. IT IS THAT SIMPLE. Hover on a link-> Indulge on the content as a pop up-> click on the parent screen when you are done and continue on the same tab.

2. Hover on a selected text to research-> You want to do a quick google look up on a certain text/phrase without leaving your current tab? Stop wasting your time opening a new tab and copy/paste to search. Hover lets you look up the text via a lightweight popup by mere hovering over the text after you select it.

3. Hot Key to research: Press CTRL+SHIFT+H to access the hover pop up to do a quick google search without leaving your current tab.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Hover", "version": "1.0.0", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "Hover, preview", "icons": { "16": "icons/16x16.png", "32": "icons/32x32.png", "48": "icons/48x48.png", "128": "icons/128x128.png" }, "permissions": [ "storage", "http://*/*", "https://*/*", "webRequest", "webRequestBlocking", "tabs" ], "background": { "scripts": [ "src/background/background.js" ], "persistent": true }, "browser_action": { "default_popup": "src/popup/popup.html", "default_title": "Hover Settings" }, "web_accessible_resources": [ "icons/*" ], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "css": [ "src/inject/main.css" ] }, { "matches": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "js": [ "src/inject/helpers/jquery.js", "src/inject/helpers/jqueryui.js", "src/inject/helpers/underscore-umd-min.js", "src/inject/helpers/helpers.js", "src/inject/helpers/purify.js", "src/inject/helpers/readability.js", "src/inject/helpers/progress.js", "src/inject/injector.js", "src/inject/main.js" ] } ], "commands": { "wordLookup": { "suggested_key": { "windows": "Ctrl+Shift+H", "mac": "MacCtrl+Shift+H", "chromeos": "Ctrl+Shift+H", "linux": "Ctrl+Shift+H" }, "description": "Lookup any word using Google" } }}
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How to download and manually install Hover extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Hover extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Hover extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Hover extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Hover extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Hover extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Hover Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Hover extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Hover extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Hover extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Hover extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Hover extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Hover extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Hover extension file

Select and download the Hover extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Hover extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Hover extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Hover extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Hover extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Millionaire (ID: 00000093bb6fbb84) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/08/2023 It actually works

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cj juszczak (ID: 0000002371bd614e) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 09/06/2023 pretty great extension, but it needs an "options" feature, so we can change the "2 second delay" that is annoying. Let the user change it in E.G. milliseconds 0 (instant) -2000 (2 seconds) Also would be great to be able to change the pop-up window size, and position E.G. be able to drag-resize and have the option to "remember size", and also drag position and have it remember position too. Strangely doesn't work on some websites that other preview extensions DO, but overall this is one of the best :)

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Clemens Ratte-Polle (ID: 00000020588ec5f5) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 06/09/2023 nice, but i have to allow everywhere XHR + Frame for Google. No.

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Orrin Gray (Orrinpants) (ID: 000000684a15a28b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/15/2023 It's great, sometimes it doesn't work, but I find the loading bar useful in case I don't want the link to hover.

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Eric Kassel (ID: 0000002563d4a1a7) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 03/13/2023 Does what it's supposed to do and does it well. One thing that would make it better is if you could specify a modifier key so that it only displays the preview if you are holding down the Command key (Control for you PC users) while hovering over a link. That would reduce unintentional previews that sometimes occur when your mouse just happens to be over a link.