# URL Tooltip WE

> Displays target URL in tooltip, when hovering over a link.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/url-tooltip-we](https://chrome-stats.com/d/url-tooltip-we)

## Overview

- **ID:** `url-tooltip-we`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Firefox user 5997698
- **Category:** appearance,other
- **Daily users:** 120
- **Rating:** 4.62 / 5 (21 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.9.4resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2017-10-31
- **Size:** 156 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/url-tooltip-we/)

## Description

**URL Tooltip WE** is a handy Chrome extension that displays the target URL in a tooltip whenever you hover over a link. This feature ensures you can preview where a link will take you without clicking, enhancing your browsing safety and efficiency. The tooltip’s font and colors are customizable, allowing you to tailor the appearance to suit your preferences and improve readability.

Originally inspired by the idea from Tim Tate on Firefox, the extension provides an intuitive and visually adjustable experience for all users seeking more transparency in their web navigation. Whether for personal use or professional browsing, URL Tooltip WE makes link previewing seamless and informative.

## Rankings

- #10,768 — Overall
- #25 — target
- #115 — hover

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/url-tooltip-we)