Imagus

Imagus

Enlarge thumbnails, and show images/videos from links with a mouse hover.

Imagus
What is Imagus?
"Imagus" is a versatile Chrome extension that allows users to expand thumbnails and preview images, videos or other media from given links with a simple mouse hover. It comes with a myriad of customizable settings, paving the way for enhanced browsing experience. Key features include a 'Sieve' with site-specific rules for obtaining larger images or media, and 'Grants' that let users specify where the extension does or doesn't work.
Stats
By: Deathamns
Users: 500,000+
Version: 0.9.8.74 (Last updated: 2020-04-16)
Creation date: 2020-04-12
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • *://*/*
  • downloads
  • history
  • storage
Size: 152.58K
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Imagus
Imagus (v0.9.8.74)
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Summary
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There are plenty of settings which can be customized, and reviewing them is currently the best way to learn about what the extension is capable of.

Sections on the options page that may need explanation:

▪ Sieve An expandable set of site specific and general purpose rules for getting the larger image, media or other content.

▪ Grants List of user defined sites where the extension should and shouldn't work.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Convenient for viewing images without opening new tabs
  • Useful information like actual image size on hover
  • Works better than other similar extensions
Cons
  • Issues with saving images
  • Documentation for installation and usage is unclear
  • Does not work on some web addresses
Most mentioned
  • Convenient for viewing images without opening new tabs
  • Issues with saving images
  • An updated version of Imagus - Imagus Mod has been released
Recent reviews
Works half the time and only a few shortcuts work.
by Billie Billie, 2024-02-08

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by burrito burrito, 2024-07-17
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Safety
Risk impact

Imagus is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Imagus if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Imagus has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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