Outliner

Outline the page.
What is Outliner?
"Outliner" is a Chrome extension designed to improve webpage navigation. It automatically identifies all headers within a webpage and generates a table of contents as a left-hand side pop-out box. Clicking on any heading within the Outliner navigates the user to the corresponding section. It requires limited permissions and does not track user data or activity. A valuable tool for web users seeking to enhance their browsing experience.

Extension stats

Users: 682 ▲ 8
Rating: 3.58 (12)
Version: 1.0.2 (Last updated: 2012-10-01)
Creation date: 2012-10-01
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • <all_urls>
Size: 78.28K

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Extension summary

Outliner generates a table of contents by extracting all the headings in the page.

Many pages on the Internet do not feature a well-designed in-page navigator. Outliner is here to help.

How to use

  1. Click the Outliner button beside your address bar to activate it. You will see a box coming from left with the outline in it.
  2. Click on any of the headings in the outline to jump to the corresponding section on the page.
  3. Click the cross button on the bottom left to close the outline.

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Simple and effective for large documents
  • Works as desired
  • Aesthetically pleasing
  • Brilliant tool for outlining
Cons
  • Doesn't work on all websites
  • Some users find alternatives better
Most mentioned
  • Simple but effective for large documents
  • Breaks on some pages
  • Alternatives like Turbo Outliner are mentioned
Recent reviews
Simple, but that's good when you have very large documents to outline, and other outliners are too slow.
by Leon Niceday, 2023-04-18

I think Turbo Outliner is better and quicker, but it too lacks options. HeadingsMap is even more accurate.
by Pat MySecret, 2023-02-13

breaks page https://css-tricks.com/the-lengths-of-css/#article-header-id-11
by Surinam Toad, 2018-06-27
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Outliner requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Outliner has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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