Link Alert
Displays an icon in the tooltip or next to the cursor indicating the target of a link.
Link Alert: A Comprehensive Firefox Add-on
'Link Alert' is a user-friendly Firefox add-on designed to enhance your browsing experience by conveniently displaying an icon right next to your cursor, indicating the target of a link. It works with various links including new windows, secure sites, email links, JavaScript, documents, spreadsheets, files and images, chat links, and more. The add-on simply gathers data about the link currently under the cursor and does not store this information, ensuring your privacy.
Add-on stats
Weekly download count: 7
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- storage
Size: 151.21K
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
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Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary
Displays an icon next to the cursor indicating the target of a link.
Indicates links to the following:
- New Windows
- Secure Sites
- Email Links
- JavaScript
- Word Documents
- Excel Spreadsheets
- PDF Files
- Zip Files
- Applications
- Text Files
- Images
- Chat Links
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spammy, or outdated.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
- Simple and useful
- Works as intended for most users
- Long-term users find it valuable
Cons
- Incompatibility with printing links
- Icons appear in printed pages
- Issues with functionality after updates
Most mentioned
- Link icon not disappearing on printed pages
- Update-related functionality issues
- Desire for additional features like hovering URL
User reviews
by Asef, 2024-10-04
by Daniel, 2024-09-09
So simple, yet so useful
by Mertsch, 2024-09-02
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Link Alert requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Link Alert is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
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