Popups in Reddit Comments

Popups in Reddit Comments

Tired of opening every link when reading comments in Reddit? This extension pops open links within a window to help you Reddit more.

Merlin
Stats
This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2022-12-25
Users: 21
Rating: 2.00 (1)
Version: 0.4.0 (Last updated: 2014-06-22)
Creation date: 2014-06-22
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • http://www.reddit.com/
  • http://imgur.com/
  • http://*.imgur.com/
  • http://gfycat.com/
Size: 322.56K
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Summary

Enjoy a better Reddit experience with this lightweight extension that saves you the time of loading comment links in a new tab. Follow /r/gifbattles easier, auto-load HD Youtube videos directly on the page, or glance quickly through Wikipedia articles, all seamlessly and without having to go back to lose your spot and all of your expanded comments.

The extension simply pops up a new window within a Reddit comments page for the most common links:

  • Images, including GIFs
  • Imgur galleries
  • YouTube videos
  • Wikipedia articles
  • Gfycat HTML5 videos

Bypass this extension by right-clicking the link -> Open in New Tab, or hold the CTRL button when you click.

New in 0.4.0:

  • gfycat support
  • Fixed image links with extensions in all caps (JPG, GIF, etc)
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User reviews
I don't think it is working.
by A Google user, 2015-01-15
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Safety
Risk impact

Popups in Reddit Comments may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Popups in Reddit Comments may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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