Hoverflow

Hoverflow

Preview links in nested tooltips without leaving your tab.

What is Hoverflow?
Hoverflow is the fastest and easiest way to browse wikis, docs, and the web. With this Firefox add-on, you can hover over any link to view it in a nested tooltip, enabling you to find information without breaking your flow. It loads the mobile version of websites for fast and focused browsing and can be enabled or disabled easily. Try it out on Wikipedia or customize the settings. Hoverflow takes browsing to a whole new level!
Merlin
Stats
Users: 246 ▲ 2
Rating: 4.40 (10)
Version: 1.0.5 (Last updated: 2022-05-16)
Creation date: 2022-05-05
Weekly download count: 3
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • https://*/*
Size: 39.03K
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Summary

Hover over any link to view it.

The fastest and easiest way to browse wikis, docs, the web.

Nested: Preview links within links, find information without breaking flow. Fast: Loads the mobile version of websites for fast and focused browsing. Secure: Disabled by default, enabled where you want it.

One-click enable on any tab, click again for granular settings.

Works great with Wikipedia! We've automatically enabled it there for you to try out, but feel free turn it off anytime via the popup menu.

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Safety
Risk impact

Hoverflow may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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