Reddit Image Preview

Reddit Image Preview

Previewing images on reddit is faster than ever.

What is Reddit Image Preview?
'Reddit Image Preview' is a Chrome extension that provides users with the capability to preview images directly on the page without clicking on the link. This intuitive extension mainly supports image previews from image providers such as Imgur, Gfycat, and Reddituploads. Simply hover the mouse cursor over the post title that incorporates an image URL, and the preview displays in the middle of the screen. It can be enabled or disabled easily. Ideal for subreddits like /r/funny, /r/pcmasterrace, /r/pics and more.
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Stats
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 2.91 (11)
Version: 1.5 (Last updated: 2016-05-31)
Creation date: 2016-05-31
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 52.51K
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Summary

Want to check an image before clicking on the link ? This is where this extension come to help.

Best extension to use on /r/funny, /r/pcmasterrace, /r/pics , etc. It supports images provided by imgur.com (90% of reddit.com images), gfycat.com, reddituploads.com(reddit direct upload).

Hover your mouse cursor on a post title where it`s URL(link) is an image to preview it. Image preview is displayed in the middle of the screen. To cancel the preview move the mouse somewhere else. This works on the front page and every subreddit.

To enable or disable the extension, just press the Reddit Image Preview icon in the top left then press disable/enable.

More image providers support soon.

For any questions or problems send an email to : [email protected]

User reviews
didnt work
by cosmos cosmos, 2022-12-24

Did not work
by Lara Fuchs Lara Fuchs, 2021-01-09

Does not work for me.
by Petter Jakob Petter Jakob, 2019-12-16
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Safety
Risk impact

Reddit Image Preview is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Reddit Image Preview is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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