Yellow highlighter pen for web

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.
Stats
Users: 80,000+
Rating: 3.40 (495)
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
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Yellow highlighter pen for web
Yellow highlighter pen for web (v1.8.4)
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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
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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works with just one click and is super practical.
  • Allows you to save the webpage with a shortened URL to revisit highlighted text.
  • Offers multiple colors for highlighting.
Cons
  • Opens pop up spam with every use of the highlighter.
  • No longer works with the latest version of Chrome.
  • Does not work on all webpages and lacks an undo function for removing highlights.
  • Highlighted text is not saved if the page is refreshed or closed.
  • Annoying banners and pop-up ads interfere with the user experience.
Most mentioned
  • The lack of an undo/delete function for highlights.
  • Issues with the extension not working on certain pages or with newer Chrome versions.
  • Frequent pop-up ads or banners being intrusive or annoying.
  • The inability to save highlights permanenty, possibly causing loss of work.
Recent reviews
Puedes elegir el tono que te sea más agradable, se guarda la página con el parrafo subrayado... Todo son ventajas
by Marina BF Marina BF, 2017-09-01

Beğendim.
by Abdurrahman Aktaş Abdurrahman Aktaş, 2016-11-13

non funziona
by Eleonora Scarpa Eleonora Scarpa, 2016-09-19
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Safety
Risk impact

Yellow highlighter pen for web may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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