# LinkInfo

> Shows information about a link, mainly whether it's going to be opened in a new tab.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/linkinfo](https://chrome-stats.com/d/linkinfo)

## Overview

- **ID:** `linkinfo`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Josaid
- **Category:** appearance,tabs
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2022-05-22
- **First published:** 2022-05-21
- **Size:** 9.78 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/linkinfo/)

## Description

LinkInfo is a Firefox add-on that provides information about links, particularly whether they will open in a new tab. With LinkInfo, users can easily determine if a link will navigate away from their current page or open in a new tab, ensuring a seamless browsing experience. This add-on adds a helpful layer of transparency to web browsing, empowering users to make informed decisions while visiting websites.

## Rankings

- #136,273 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/linkinfo)