Yellow highlighter pen for web

You can point out important information in long webpages by highlighting text with your mouse. And you can share this highlighted…
What is Yellow highlighter pen for web?
The 'Yellow highlighter pen for web' is a convenient Chrome extension dedicated to enhancing your browsing experience. It enables you to highlight key points on webpages using your mouse. The highlighted version of the page can then be shared via social media or email, or be bookmarked for later use. Please note this tool does not work with PDF or MS Word documents. Updated features and improvements have been made, including Instant Highlighter for better social media sharing, HTTPS compatibility, and a premium version for expanded functionalities. However, the tool doesn’t work on the installation page and some permissions have been reduced for a seamless user experience.

Extension stats

Users: 80,000+
Rating: 3.39 (492)
Version: 1.8.4 (Last updated: 2021-09-03)
Creation date: 2019-04-26
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 47.50K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Yellow highlighter pen for web (v1.8.4)
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Extension summary

You can point out important information in long webpages by highlighting text with your mouse.

And you can share this highlighted version of page (with special short link) in social media, e--mail, IM etc. or just bookmark it with your favourite tool.

It works with the regular web page, but DOES NOT work with PDF or MS Word documents due to technical restrictions.

NEWS

VER 1.8 update

  • Removed some excessive permissions

VER 1.7 update

  • New Instant Highlighter for better Twitter and Facebook sharing
See more

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Easy to use highlighting with a button.
  • Quick access to highlight text.
Cons
  • Extension does not work consistently or at all.
  • Some features are limited, such as the inability to remove highlights.
  • Reminders that highlights disappear if the page is closed.
  • Pop-up spam issues when using the extension.
  • Incompatibility with the latest version of Chrome.
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work or is deprecated.
  • Inability to manage highlights (remove or edit).
  • Pop-ups or spam when using the extension.
  • All highlights disappear if the page is closed.
Recent reviews

waste of my time. does nothing!
by Tristan Rentz, 2024-08-23

every use of the highlighter opens pop up spam, AVOID
by Leonardo Martin, 2024-03-07
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Yellow highlighter pen for web requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Yellow highlighter pen for web has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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