Quickly preview the content of a link by just hovering it.

Latest Version

Version
2.8
Update
May 18, 2022
Size
1.92MiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
3.96296 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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Link Previewer Extension

This extension will help you preview the content of a link by just hovering it. This will save you more time on browsing some sites when looking for something in the web.

New Version: 2.8
- Fixed the issue where the link previewer box gets obscured or appears outside the browser window when the link being previewed is located on the bottom or corner side of the browser.
- Added new size option for the link previewer box: \"Responsive Size\". The size will automatically adjust based on browser's current size.
- Added an option to save or not to save the previewed links to browser history.
- Improved the \"Trigger Mode\" feature. You can now assign a key button to trigger the link previewer box when using the \"Manual\" option. If not set, then the \"SHIFT\" button will be the default button.

Previous Version: 2.7
- Added \"Autosave\" feature in settings. All changes will now automatically be saved without the need of the \"Save\" button.
- Added \"Instant\" and \"0.25 seconds\" options in buffer time. You can now preview the link much quicker.
- Added \"Trigger Mode\" feature. You can now select if the link previewer box will appear by hover or pressing a key.
- Added \"Pin on Preview\" feature. The link previewer box will automatically pinned when previewing.
- Added \"Disable Scroll on Preview\" feature. You have the option to temporarily disable the browser scrolling feature when the link previewer box appears.
- Added \"Screenshot on Preview\" feature. The link previewer box will automatically screenshot it's content when previewing.
- Added \"Blocklist\" feature. You can now disable the extension on specific websites.
- Added \"Search Link\" feature. You can now easily switch website to preview by just typing it's URL.
- Added \"Shortcut Key\" for closing the link previewer box. Just Press \"ESC\" button to close the link previewer box.
- Minor improvements in link previewer box UI.
- Minor fixes and improvements.

Features:
> Automatic or Manual (Pressing a Key, Customizable) Opening of Preview Window
> Website Security Detection (HTTPS/HTTP Connection Detection)
> Draggable Preview Window (No Limit Dragging)
> Resizable Preview Window (Flexible Sizes)
> Pinnable Preview Window (Automatic or Manual Pinning)
> Optionally Disable Browser Scroll While Previewing
> Easy-to-Close Preview Window (Default Hover Out, Press 'ESC' key, or Click 'Close' button)
> Preview Window Buffer Time (From 'Instant' up to '5' seconds delay)
> Easy-to-Activate/Deactivate (Easy Toggling)
> Mobile/Desktop/Large Desktop/Extra Large Desktop/Flexible Sizes
> Simple/Flat/Modern Styles
> Show/Hide Website URL
> Website Searching
> Website Content/URL Copier
> Website Content Refresher
> Website Content Screenshot (Automatic or Manual Screenshot)
> Website Blocklisting (Disable the Extension on Certain Websites)
> Control Common Website Security Settings

More features to be implemented and improved to provide you with better functionality.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Link Previewer", "description": "Quickly preview the content of a link by just hovering it.", "version": "2.8", "author": "Kevin Karl Lea\u00f1o", "manifest_version": 3, "background": { "service_worker": "background.min.js" }, "permissions": ["storage"], "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "/img/icons/16x16.png", "32": "/img/icons/32x32.png", "48": "/img/icons/48x48.png", "128": "/img/icons/128x128.png" } }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "css": [ "/lib/jquery-ui/jquery-ui.min.css", "/src/css/main.min.css" ], "js": [ "/lib/html2canvas/html2canvas.min.js", "/lib/jquery/jquery.min.js", "/lib/jquery-ui/jquery-ui.min.js", "/src/js/main.min.js" ] } ], "icons": { "16": "/img/icons/16x16.png", "32": "/img/icons/32x32.png", "48": "/img/icons/48x48.png", "128": "/img/icons/128x128.png" }, "options_page": "options.html", "web_accessible_resources": [ { "matches": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "resources": [ "/img/icons/Close.png", "/img/icons/Search.png", "/img/icons/Refresh.png", "/img/icons/Copy-URL.png", "/img/icons/Copy-Content.png", "/img/icons/Pin.png", "/img/icons/Unpin.png", "/img/icons/Camera.png", "/img/icons/Delete.png", "/resources/messages/error-connection-message.html", "/resources/messages/unknown-connection-message.html", "/resources/utilities/link-previewer-box.html" ] } ]}
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How to download and manually install Link Previewer extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Link Previewer 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 Link Previewer extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Link Previewer extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

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

If you ever need to manually install a Link Previewer 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 Link Previewer Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Link Previewer extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Link Previewer extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Link Previewer 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 Link Previewer 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 Link Previewer extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Link Previewer 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 Link Previewer extension file

Select and download the Link Previewer 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 Link Previewer 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 Link Previewer 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 Link Previewer 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 Link Previewer extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Space (ID: 00000011518743bb) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 08/31/2023 This extension is practically useless All websites are https This extension can't loads http version of every website Which unfortunately don’t exist Therefore, extension is uselesss Disabled it.

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Clemens Ratte-Polle (ID: 00000020588ec5f5) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 06/09/2023 very nice :) You could add the option to work only for context right clicks. And then also with the option to search marked text in a hover popup floating preview :)

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泷三叶 (ID: 0000003b501ce6b0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/28/2023 Excellent.it will be more perfect to add a feature which can make the box always display at a fixed size in a fixed area.For example,i desire to make the box show at sidebar.In addition,the box failed to load "https://zhuanlan.zhihu.com/p/604264282",can you try to fix this bug?

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Dabao Zhang (ID: 0000001d6a768d3f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/03/2023 It's very convinient to hover and preview, super cool~ Five starts.

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Vinoo Samuel (ID: 000000c4fb681f2b) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 11/24/2022 Opens the pop up window off screen most of the time. Have to keep dragging it in. This is a deal breaker.