hooverZoom

Display a linked image in a fullsize overlay on mouse hover.
What is hooverZoom?
'hooverZoom' is a lightweight Firefox add-on that aims to enhance the browsing experience on media-rich websites. It pops up a full-size image or video file when a user hovers the mouse over a link, eliminating the need to click. The add-on can dynamically load image content, navigate photo albums with mouse or arrow keys, load MP4 videos to replace animated GIFs, and optionally adds links with shown popups to the browser history. After installing the add-on, users need to refresh the pages for effects to take place.

Add-on stats

By: arjuna
Users: 919 ▲ 7
Rating: 2.96 (28)
Version: 1.131.5 (Last updated: 2024-10-19)
Creation date: 2015-04-02
Weekly download count: 16
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • history
  • storage
Size: 21.70K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

this add-on intent is to popup a full-size image or video file when you hover the mouse over a link to such, saving you a click. very helpful for media-rich but shallow news / discussion sites such as Reddit.

  • dynamically load image content with specific site handlers
  • photo albums, navigation via mouse wheel & arrow keys
  • load MP4 video in place of animated GIF when available (smaller, faster)
  • add links with shown popups to browser history (optional)
  • minimal, small footprint

** I've read about some changes to the Reddit API with the whole "charging for apps" debacle... you may need to be logged in with a moderator account in order for this mod to work properly on Reddit. apparently being mod of any sub will work, even a tiny private one.

** when the add-on is first added you will need to refresh any already loaded pages to see effects.

** if you're not seeing as many popups as you'd like try placing a single period '.' into the Scrape List and empty the Scrape List Block boxes on the options page to check every mouseover for media.

** some cross-domain videos will not load due to OpaqueResponseBlocking, the only control for this is in about:config

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works fantastically for many users.
  • More customizable than other similar add-ons.
  • Good replacement for the old thumbnail zoom plus.
Cons
  • Does not work on some websites.
  • Issues with configuration and features not working as expected.
  • Inconsistent performance across different platforms or environments.
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work
  • Customization options
  • Works on specific sites like Tumblr
Recent reviews
Doesn't work.
by Dan, 2024-10-15

by zer0, 2023-12-11
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

hooverZoom requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

hooverZoom is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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