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…

Yellow Highlighter Pen for Web - Chrome Extension

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.
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Extension stats

Users: 70,000+
Rating: 3.40
(492)
Version: 1.8.4 (Last updated: 2021-09-03)
Creation date: 2019-04-26
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 47.50K

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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
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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
    Cons
    • Extension does not work or is deprecated.
    • Users report issues with highlights disappearing when pages are closed.
    • Limited functionality, such as inability to remove highlights.
    • Extension opens spam pop-ups.
    • Mixed up normal selection behavior.
    Most mentioned
    • Doesn't work
    • Highlights disappear after closing the page
    • Spam pop-ups when using the extension
    User reviews


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