Search & Link Preview

See previews of links and instantly performs searches on the same page using this previewer instead of opening new tabs

Search & Link Preview - Quick Page & URL Previews

"Search & Link Preview" is a Chrome extension that streamlines your online browsing by providing immediate previews of web page content and search results without leaving your current page. It features link hover previews, customizable preview window sizes, support for multiple search engines, and the option to quickly open content in new tabs for a deeper dive. Users can also personalize the hover delay settings, minimize and drag the preview window, and disable the feature on selected sites. This extension is a productivity booster aimed at reducing tab clutter and saving time.
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Extension stats

Users: 4,000+
Rating: 4.70
(77)
Version: 24.04.13 (Last updated: 2024-05-01)
Creation date: 2023-01-02
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • contextMenus
  • cookies
  • activeTab
Host permissions:
  • *://*/*
Size: 847.87K

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Extension summary

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This extension enables you to browse faster online in two ways: preview search results on same page and secondly preview any link from the search result page.

How it works:

  • To perform a search in preview mode, simply select the text and the click on the "search" tooltip button that appears.
  • To preview a URL, hover over the URL and click on the "preview" tooltip that appears.

Features:

  • !NEW! Automatic hover to preview any URL; choose the hover delay.
  • !NEW! Works on links that usually break previews including stackoverflow.com
  • It supports multiple search engines including Google, Bing, Yahoo, Yandex and Baidu
  • The preview window is resizable and the default size (width and height) of the preview window can be set in the settings pages.
  • Easily go from preview mode to a new tab page by clicking on the "Open in New Tab" control icon.
  • Ability to minimize the window or drag it to ensure it does not block important content.
  • Disable it for specific sites by right-clicking on the browser icon and selecting the "Disable" option while that page is active.
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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
  • Easy to use and generally works well for previewing links.
  • Saves time by reducing the need to open multiple tabs.
  • Functionality is appreciated for providing previews without navigating away from the current page.
Cons
  • Does not work effectively on certain websites (e.g., Ecosia.org, Craigslist).
  • Issues with not displaying buttons for selection in some contexts.
  • Interference with other right-click context menu options.
  • Lacks customization options and dark mode compatibility.
Most mentioned
  • Wants more customizable options.
  • Requires support for more search engines.
  • Issues with functionality on specific sites.
User reviews
by Alireza Nick, 2024-12-20

好用!!!
by 蔡紘, 2024-11-05

It works. The main problem is that on Ecosia.org the "Hover" feature doesn't work and the button "Search" doesn't appear. You have to right-click the link and launch the extension from there. Furthermore, you can only choose between Big Techs search engines to make the research. Not exactly what I was looking for when I downloaded your app, but for now I'll stick with it - untill I'll find something better or you'll fix this. In the last case, I'll change my review for the better. Anyway, is the source code available somewhere?
by Davide Fe, 2024-09-25
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Search & Link Preview requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

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