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 summary
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.
User reviews
Pros
- Saves time by allowing users to preview links without opening new tabs
- Works well on most sites
- User-friendly and simple tool
- Great for reducing tab clutter
- Some users appreciate its functionality and effectiveness compared to other extensions
Cons
- Hover feature doesn't work on some sites like Ecosia.org and Craigslist
- Limited customization options
- Doesn't support multiple search engines or predefined search preferences
- Occasional bugs that can interfere with browsing
- Issues reported related to Dark Reader compatibility
Most mentioned
- The hover feature struggles on specific websites
- Desire for more customization and search engine options
- Positive remarks on its simplicity and effectiveness
- Concerns about compatibility with other extensions
- Issues with losing right-click context tooltips when the extension is active
User reviews
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Extension safety
Risk impact
Search & Link Preview requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Search & Link Preview has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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