Preview - Sneak peak at links

ALT+Click links for a popup preview

Preview - Sneak Peak at Links: Chrome Extension

The 'Preview - Sneak peak at links' Chrome extension offers users an innovative way to explore webpages without excessive probes into new tabs. By pressing the ALT key and clicking any link, users can access an immediate popup preview of the link's content. The tool focuses on optimizing browsing experience by minimizing context switches and tab clutter. The pop-up previews disappear automatically once they lose focus, maintaining browser order and user focus.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 700
-17
Rating: 3.54
(24)
Version: 0.0.2 (Last updated: 2017-05-05)
Creation date: 2017-05-04
Permissions:
  • https://*/*
  • http://*/*
  • downloads
Size: 105.47K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works well for YouTube and other links
  • Offers a convenient way to preview links through context menus
  • Lightweight with low memory usage
Cons
  • Popup preview disappears on mouse movement
  • Cannot customize position and size of the popup
  • Interferes with Chrome's 'Save as' functionality
Most mentioned
  • Popup preview functionality
  • Issues with popup disappearing
  • Desire for customization options like size and position
User reviews
Perfect for Youtube - THANKS!
by Mar Marei, 2024-08-03

somehow it's not working on history links....
by Attila Kovacs, 2022-12-06

please provide privacy practices info
by Hanggi Anggono, 2022-12-06
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Preview - Sneak peak at links requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

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