Overlay Clock

Overlay Clock

Displays a digital clock on a page.

What is Overlay Clock?
Overlay Clock is a Chrome extension that shows a digital clock in a semi-transparent patch at any corner of the screen. It comes with configurable options for colors and opacity as well as the choice of a 12- or 24-hour clock. The clock feature can be limited to fullscreen mode only, making it perfect for reading activities such as using the Kindle Cloud Reader. It builds on the features of the original Overlay Clock extension, with updates to eliminate any website conflicts.
Merlin
Stats
By: YS
Users: 2,000+
Rating: 3.89 (27)
Version: 0.8 (Last updated: 2024-01-22)
Creation date: 2019-04-13
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 296.96K
URLs: Website
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Merlin
Summary

Displays a small digital clock at the corner of the screen, on a small semi-transparent patch. Colors and opacity are configurable. You can choose a 12- or 24-hour clock. The clock can be restricted to fullscreen mode only, which makes it ideal when reading text, e.g. with the Kindle Cloud Reader. Based on the original Overlay Clock extension by mk, improved to eliminate web site conflicts.

User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Customizable settings for text size, color, background opacity, font, and position
  • Useful for those with visual disabilities
  • Can be used in fullscreen mode on certain websites
Cons
  • Cannot be moved and may cover important buttons on some websites
  • No on/off switch
  • Doesn't work on blank pages or in Chrome Web Store
Most mentioned
  • Customizable settings
  • Not being able to move the clock
  • Doesn't work on certain websites or in fullscreen mode
  • Useful for those with visual disabilities
Recent reviews
does what it says it does
by Danusty I Danusty I, 2024-02-15

Cannot see seconds!!!!
by Wulf Gar Wulf Gar, 2023-12-10

Excelente! Minimalista e muito funcional!
by Cândido Moreira Cândido Moreira, 2023-10-19
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Safety
Risk impact

Overlay Clock is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Overlay Clock has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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