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Features & Capabilities
User Growth & Download Statistics
Manifest V2 Add-on
- By:
- Lecron
- Daily users:
- 474 -2
- Rating:
- 4.06 (88)
- Version:
- 1.1.4resigned1 Last updated: 2024-04-25
- Version code:
- 5731136
- Creation date:
- 2018-05-30
- Risk:
- High risk impact Low risk likelihood
- Permissions:
- storage
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- <all_urls>
- storage
- Content scripts matches:
- <all_urls>
- <all_urls>
- Size:
- 25.73KB
- Source:
- Firefox Add-ons Store
- Data ingested on:
- 2026-06-17
- Compare stats and ranking:
- Simple link preview vs Search & Link Preview
- Simple link preview vs Link Preview
- Simple link preview vs Link Previewer
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User Reviews
Users generally find Simple Link Preview to be a handy and effective way to preview links quickly without leaving the main page. However, there are common frustrations with its default activation by mouse hover, which can cause accidental previews and distractions. Many request more customization, such as click activation or keyboard shortcuts, and improvements like the ability to open the preview in a separate window. Some issues with inconsistent preview loading and security restrictions on certain sites were also noted. Despite its minimalist design, users wish for added features and better usability controls. Pros
- Very useful for previewing links without navigating away from the main page.
- Simple and minimalistic design that performs its core function effectively.
- Allows quick overview of a long list of links, enhancing browsing efficiency.
- Works better than similar add-ons seen on other browsers like Chrome.
- The preview window stays open while needed, which is helpful especially with multi-screen setups.
Cons
- Activation method (hovering) can be frustrating and accidental activation occurs frequently.
- Limited customization options, such as inability to change activation from hover to click or add keyboard shortcuts.
- Preview window appears in the same tab rather than as a separate or floating window, sometimes obscuring main content.
- Inconsistent functionality—sometimes the preview fails to load or stays empty, and some sites don't work due to security policies.
- Lack of features like instant close by clicking outside, zoom controls, or remembering settings for specific domains.
Recent reviews
by At*****, 2026-05-08
by 全民*****, 2025-04-07
It's very useful.
However, the preview window is currently displayed in the same tab, so it's a bit inconvenient that it hides the contents of the main screen.
It would be even more useful if there was a function to pop out the preview window as a separate window.
by gw*****, 2025-04-05
Is Simple link preview Safe?
Risk impact
Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.
Simple link preview requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood
Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Firefox add-on may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Firefox add-on reputation on Firefox Add-ons Store, the amount of time the Firefox add-on has been around, and other signals about the Firefox add-on. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Firefox add-on.
Simple link preview has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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