Show Anchors

Show Anchors

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

What is Show 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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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: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • contextMenus
Size: 72.31K
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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
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 well for some users
  • Simplifies finding anchors
  • Useful for creating exact links
Cons
  • Doesn't work for all users
  • Not configurable
  • Not consistent in functioning
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work for all users
  • Useful for creating exact links
  • Doesn't show anchors on certain websites
Recent reviews
Didn't even find the anchors on Wikipedia articles. Useless.
by A Google user, 2014-04-13

Much needed. Can't believe an extension like this didn't exist yet. A++++ would download again.
by A Google user, 2012-05-30

Didn't even find the anchors on Wikipedia articles. Useless.
by A Google user, 2014-04-13
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Safety
Risk impact

Show Anchors may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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