URL Link Previews for Gmail™ by cloudHQ

Automatically add full web URL link previews when composing your email.

URL Link Previews for Gmail™ by cloudHQ - Visual Email Previews

URL Link Previews for Gmail™ by cloudHQ is a Chrome extension that automatically adds full web URL link previews when composing your email in Gmail™. It allows you to share visually appealing previews or the full contents of a URL link directly in your email, making your message more visually appealing and effective.
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Extension stats

Users: 8,000+
Rating: 4.54
(46)
Version: 1.0.2.06 (Last updated: 2024-10-26)
Creation date: 2020-05-10
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • scripting
  • storage
  • background
  • tabs
  • activeTab
  • clipboardRead
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 684.03K

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Extension summary

Share visually appealing previews, or the full contents of a URL link directly in your email.

Here is how it works:

  • paste URL in your Gmail™ compose window
  • select "Preview", "Content", or "Preview"
  • we will automatically embed preview of the URL link into your email

This includes private website URLs like: unpublished blog posts, pre-market listings for real estate, private legal contracts, and anything else that has a weblink!

Sending attractive URL link previews, or a URL's full webpage content directly in your email, will help you get your message across in a visual way that people will appreciate.

This is great for: -Realtors: Send your VIP clients a sneak preview for what's about to hit the market -Writers: Try sharing your unpublished blog posts with a graphic artist to make images or movies -Job Seekers: Try applying for a job by email with your LinkedIn profile and include its full content!

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Provides rich previews of web links directly in Gmail
  • Enhances user experience by streamlining access to external content
  • User-friendly interface with customizable features
  • Useful for email campaigns and sharing links
  • Works well for previewing potentially malicious links
Cons
  • Functionality issues with 'Add Content' for some users
  • Interferes with other applications (e.g., Slack emoticons)
  • Inconsistent performance for specific websites (e.g., Amazon)
  • Disabled 'add preview' link for some users
Most mentioned
  • Does not work for some users
  • User-friendly and convenient
  • Highly useful for previewing links
  • Conflicts with other browser functionalities
User reviews
Cool tool. Useful - I especially like twitter integration so I can embed twitters into my small email campaigns.
by jovan Kranjevac, 2024-01-13

This is a highly useful and convenient tool that allowed me to preview the contents of a URL before clicking on it, thereby ensuring a more secure and efficient email experience. With its user-friendly interface and customizable features, this tool is a must-have for me who wants to enhance my email productivity and streamline my workflow.
by Simon Yoda, 2023-02-26

I like what this extension does. It works well.
by Michael Wells, 2022-10-21
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Extension safety

Risk impact

URL Link Previews for Gmail™ by cloudHQ requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

URL Link Previews for Gmail™ by cloudHQ is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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