ImagePreviewer

ImagePreviewer

Shows a popup with an image preview when hovering over link that points to an image file or a page with an image.

What is ImagePreviewer?
ImagePreviewer is a Firefox add-on that displays a popup with an image preview when hovering over a link that points to an image file or a page with an image. It uses LinkFilterAPI on LinkRedirector to determine if the link is an image link.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 102
Rating: 3.44 (9)
Version: 5.10.4resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2012-05-22
Weekly download count: 11
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • notifications
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • tabs
Size: 201.95K
URLs: Website
Stats date:

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Summary

This extension shows a popup with an image preview when hovering over link that points to an image file or a page with an image.

= ##### W A R N I N G #####

This extension uses LinkFilterAPI on LinkRedirector. If you use this, you MUST install LinkRedirector.

= Usage

Move the cursor and hover over a link to the image, then the popup will be appear. Hover out the link or click the popup, then it disappeares.

It is judged with filters of LinkFilterAPI on LinkRedirector whether it is a link to the image.

User reviews
by Vadim, 2021-07-25

"filter is not exist" error (sic)
by robomatic, 2020-10-20

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Safety
Risk impact

ImagePreviewer is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install ImagePreviewer if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

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

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