Magnifying Glass (Hover Zoom)

Magnifying Glass (Hover Zoom)

Press on the toolbar button to see the magnifying glass on the current page.

What is Magnifying Glass (Hover Zoom)?
Magnifying Glass (Hover Zoom) is a lightweight Chrome extension designed to magnify sections of a webpage within a circular scope. This addon allows users to control its magnification level and coverage area via an options page. Users activate the addon with a simple click on the toolbar button, which also serves as an ON|OFF switch. After installation, the addon is initially off and can be easily turned on. It also features a bug report form for users to relay any experienced issues.
Stats
By: Yubi
Users: 100,000+
Rating: 4.33 (42)
Version: 0.1.5 (Last updated: 2023-01-13)
Creation date: 2019-10-14
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • scripting
  • activeTab
Size: 37.84K
URLs: Website
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Summary

Magnifying Glass (Hover Zoom) is a lite addon that enables you to magnify a portion of a webpage with a click of a button.

Please click on the toolbar button once to see the magnifying glass. Then move your mouse to see the magnified page within a circular section. If you want to hide the magnifier, simply click on the toolbar button once or click anywhere on the page. This addon has also an options page to adjust the magnifier zoom level and coverage area. Moreover, the toolbar button serves as an ON|OFF switch to turn the addon ON or OFF.

Note 1: when you install the addon, it is turned off. Please click on the toolbar button once to activate the addon. The toolbar icon is red when the addon is active and grey when it is inactive.

Note 2: if you want to change the zoom level, please visit the addon's options page.

To report bugs, please fill out the bug report form on the addon's homepage (https://mybrowseraddon.com/magnifying-glass.html).

User reviews
User reviews summary
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Simple to use
  • Easy control through toolbar icon
  • User adjustable magnification and size
  • Does not require special permissions or page access
  • Useful for reading small text
Cons
  • Closes when mouse is scrolled
  • Does not work in full screen mode
  • Some users experienced pixelation when magnifying
  • Some users report it not working or malfunctioning in the latest Chrome version
  • Mouse pointer position is inconvenient for some users
Most mentioned
  • Desire for a keyboard hotkey or shortcut
  • Wish for a rectangular lens shape for easier reading
  • Useful for people with low vision
  • Potential improvements for use by live Youtubers
  • Some users report difficulties with clarity of magnified text
Recent reviews
by BluTide BluTide, 2024-02-09

Very simple and easy to use. Just click the toolbar icon and move the magnifying glass around to wherever you want it. The only thing that could make this better would be if I could snap a pic of what I have zoomed into,
by Gary theGreat Gary theGreat, 2023-10-26

You can add your shortcut key, your zoom rating, all you have to do is to use it!
by Sandor Kis Sandor Kis, 2023-05-27
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Safety
Risk impact

Magnifying Glass (Hover Zoom) is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Magnifying Glass (Hover Zoom) has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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