Hoverflow

Hoverflow

Hover to preview any link, without leaving your tab.

What is Hoverflow?
"Hoverflow" is a Chrome extension designed to improve your web browsing experience. By simply hovering over a link, you can preview its content without leaving your current tab. It's especially powerful when browsing wikis, documents, and other information-rich websites. 'Hoverflow' loads the mobile versions of the sites for a fast, focused browsing experience. Additionally, for your convenience, the extension is disabled by default, allowing you to choose where you want it enabled. Essentially, 'Hoverflow' is about offering a seamless, intuitive, and efficient browsing tool that enhances your productivity.
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Stats
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 4.74 (27)
Version: 1.2.5 (Last updated: 2024-04-12)
Creation date: 2022-05-03
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • scripting
  • activeTab
  • declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
Host permissions:
  • https://*.wikipedia.org/*
Size: 54.41K
URLs: Website
Stats date:

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Hoverflow
Hoverflow (v1.2.5)
5.00 (4) 597
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Summary

The fastest and easiest way to browse wikis, docs, the web.

Nested: Preview links within links, find information without breaking flow. Fast: Loads the mobile version of websites for fast and focused browsing. Secure: Disabled by default, enabled where you want it.

One-click enable on any tab, click again for granular settings.

Works great with Wikipedia! We've automatically enabled it there for you to try out, but feel free turn it off anytime via the popup menu.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Makes browsing and navigating through Wikipedia and similar sites easier
  • Enhances productivity and workflow with preview functionality
  • Appreciated for its utility and being well-executed
Cons
  • Lack of 'Enable on all sites' feature requiring users to activate the extension on each new site
  • Some users find subscription pricing too high for the offered functionality
  • Configuration options and customization are limited (e.g. popup size, permanent enable on certain URLs)
Most mentioned
  • Wikipedia browsing improved
  • Request for 'Enable on all sites' feature
  • Pricing and subscription model concerns
  • Need for more customizable settings and features
  • Positive impact on productivity and user workflow
Recent reviews
Wikipedia will never be the same again! Thanks dev!
by Extra Google Account Extra Google Account, 2024-02-28

Sürekli etkinleştirmek için uzantıya tıklamak gerekiyor. Pratik değil maalesef...
by Fatih Kılınç Fatih Kılınç, 2024-01-28

It does not matter if I check "Always enable here", it always turn off after page refresh. I use Sidekick browser but I had never had issues with extensions. Amazing extension by the way :) +1 for "Enable on all sites by default" option +1 for "key + hover" option"
by Gábor Klement Gábor Klement, 2024-01-26
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Safety
Risk impact

Hoverflow may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Hoverflow has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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