Zoom images/videos on all your favorite websites (Facebook, Amazon, etc). Simply hover your mouse over the image to enlarge it.

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1.0.223
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December 2, 2024
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Hover Zoom+ Extension

Hover your mouse over any image on the supported websites and the extension will automatically enlarge the image to its full size, making sure that it still fits into the browser window.

This is an open source version of the original HoverZoom extension which is now overrun by malware and deleted from store. In this version all spyware has been removed, many bugs were fixed and new features were added. It doesn't collect any statistics by default. The only permission it needs is to access data on all websites (to extract full images), and *optional* permissions to access browser history, download/save images or get tab urls for per-site configuration.

Sometimes sites change design and when it happens extension needs to be updated. Please report any issues with zoom not working by using Support tab or https://github.com/extesy/hoverzoom/issues page.
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How to download and manually install Hover Zoom+ extension for Chrome

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

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

If you ever need to manually install a Hover Zoom+ 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 Zoom+ Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Hover Zoom+ 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 Zoom+ extension file

Select and download the Hover Zoom+ 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 Zoom+ 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 Zoom+ 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 Zoom+ 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 Zoom+ extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Paul M. (ID: 00000032fd850658) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 10/25/2024 This is a very useful extension and helps viewing photos on websites easier

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Paolo Agnolet (ID: 000000e67d97ba8e) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 08/14/2024 Prima funzionava molto bene mentre ora, soprattutto su facebook, non riesce più ad ingrandire le foto, avrei anche dato 5 stelle piene, ma non va più bene come prima. Dopo 8 anni modifico la recensione aggiungendo una stella perchè solitamente funziona molto bene anche se non dappertutto. Speriamo che venga aggiornata altrimenti come già avverte Crome smetterà di funzionare.

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Jiyon John Lee (ID: 000000c201471d5f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/02/2024 1. I usually find myself too lazy to write reviews on Chrome extensions, but my personal rating for this plugin goes through the goddamn roof! 2. You really need to familiarize yourself with all the options to get the best out of it. EDIT: The only gripe/wish of mine is, why don't we have an option to export/import settings? Possibly in a .json file. It's even an issue on your github that's been opened for a few years. Don't we all need this? Isn't this relatively more trivial to implement? Please!

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Dan W. (ID: 000000004d818504) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 03/09/2024 Had an issue zooming images on Pinterest but seems to be working again. So far so good.

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Ruth Court (ID: 000000952d7411c9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/03/2023 It is a great extension, but it no longer works on google images... why?