ChromeOverlay

This is a chrome extension that creates an overlay on every tab with a partially transparent .gif or image, or a .mp4 or .webm gif
What is ChromeOverlay?
ChromeOverlay is a chrome extension that allows you to create image overlays on every webpage in Chrome. You can adjust the transparency and save favorite GIF links for easy access. Now with support for .mp4 and .webm files!

Extension stats

Users: 836 ▲ 8
Rating: 4.17 (6)
Version: 0.0.0.3 (Last updated: 2019-12-24)
Creation date: 2019-12-21
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • declarativeContent
  • storage
  • http://*/
  • https://*/
Size: 17.50K

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

ChromeOverlay is an extension that lets you create a .GIF or image overlay on every webpage you open in Chrome. All you need is the link to an online image or GIF and it'll show up on top of your page!

You can adjust the image transparency and set favorite GIF links for easier access.

Now with support for .mp4 and .webm files! These files won't load on certain sites that have Content Security Policy blocking loading of video content, but should work on most sites.

options: disable the image checking this checkbox removes the overlayed image GIF transparency adjust this slider to change how transparent the overlay is Load current URL Loads the URL currently being used as the overlay into the textbox. Useful if you've set a GIF without saving it and changed the text Set as new overlay Set the link from the textbox as the current link to display on the page Save URL as favorite Adds the link from the textbox as a new favorite

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User reviews

i have one other version i create i want to share it with you please send me a email to [email protected]
by tech streak, 2024-07-16

Just what I was looking for!
by Sam Miller, 2024-05-10

This extension truly has a lot of potential! I love the idea, but unfortunately I wont be utilizing it as much as I would have liked to. If there was a way to scale and move the image when comparing it things that aren't Fullscreen I would have given it 5 stars
by Mei Mei, 2023-03-05
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Extension safety

Risk impact

ChromeOverlay requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

ChromeOverlay has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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