Show Anchors

Allows you to easily see and copy hidden anchors within a webpage.

Show Anchors: Reveal and Copy Hidden Webpage Anchors

'Show Anchors' is a Chrome extension designed for easy identification and copying of hidden webpage anchors. With a simple right click, 'Show Anchors' displays all hidden anchors on a page, enabling users to copy direct links efficiently. It also boasts comprehensive keyboard shortcuts, continuous updates for optimal functionality, and strict privacy settings to ensure user data security.
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Extension stats

By: Eric R
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 2.92
(25)
Version: 1.8 (Last updated: 2021-05-08)
Creation date: 2020-06-18
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • contextMenus
Size: 72.31K

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Extension summary

Ever wanted to copy a hidden anchor in a page and had trouble finding it?

Use this tool to reveal hidden anchors in webpages.

TO USE: Right click an open webpage, and chose "Show Anchors". A small icon will appear next to the location of each hidden anchor in your current page. Simply click the anchor icon to copy the direct link to your clipboard.

SHORTCUTS:

  • Ctrl+Shift+A will toggle anchors on the current tab.
  • Alternatively, pressing the "Esc" button will hide the anchor icons on the current tab if they are visible.

CHANGELOG:

Version 1.8 - Squashed a bug that caused the Show Anchors icon to function improperly when hovering/clicking-to-copy.

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Excellent extension. Simplifies creating exact links.
  • Works great on some browsers, like Vivaldi.
  • Good for users who need to dig for anchors.
Cons
  • Not user friendly, not configurable.
  • Frequently does not work on various browsers or web pages.
  • Doesn't support certain types of fragment links.
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work for me.
  • Similar extension 'Display #Anchors' works.
  • Unfortunate that it doesn't work consistently.
User reviews
Not user friendly, not configurable.
by Thomas Mayer, 2021-04-16

Show Anchors extension version 1.7 does not appear to function at all for me in Google Chrome version 80.0.3987.87 (Official Build) (64-bit) on macOS Mojave version 10.14.6 (18G3020). As an alternative, the Display #Anchors extension version 1.4 does work for me in the same browser version.
by RootWebGod, 2020-02-06

Works great for me! Vivaldi 2.5.1504.6, which is using Chrome 73.0.3683.88.
by Paul Weiss, 2019-04-24
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Show Anchors requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Show Anchors has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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