Loupe

Loupe

Highlights occurrences of selected word in page.

Loupe
What is Loupe?
Loupe is a Firefox add-on that highlights occurrences of the selected word in a page. It utilizes fast native webextension API and offers options such as case sensitivity or matching on entire words only. Loupe is similar to Selection Highlighter (Chrome) or HighlightAll (FF) but was developed due to broken or buggy alternatives. The functionality is basic yet useful, especially for reading code.
Stats
By: scullionw
Users: 52 ▼ -1
Rating: 5.00 (3)
Version: 1.1 (Last updated: 2020-01-24)
Creation date: 2020-01-23
Weekly download count: 1
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • find
  • storage
Size: 30.43K
URLs: Website
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Summary

This extension highlights occurrences of selected word in page. Uses fast native webextension API and supports options such as case sensitivity or matching on entire words only.

Similar to Selection Highlighter (Chrome) or HighlightAll (FF).

Alternatives were broken since FF 71 or buggy in general, which prompted the development of this add-on. Functionality is basic but useful especially when reading code.

User reviews
by Astarte, 2022-09-13
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Safety
Risk impact

Loupe 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

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

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