Magnifying Glass

Convert your mouse cursor to a high-quality magnifying glass

Magnifying Glass - Firefox Add-on

"Magnifying Glass" is a Firefox add-on that transforms your cursor into a magnifying glass, enlarging whatever is beneath it. Users can easily adjust the lens size and scaling value via the right-click context menu. To deactivate the magnification and return to the default cursor, simply click left or press the Escape key. When active, the action button is red; when inactive, it becomes blue, allowing for a clear visual indicator of its status.

Add-on stats

By: Joue
Daily users: 639
Rating: 4.30
(10)
Version: 0.1.0 (Last updated: 2023-12-28)
Version code: 5669602
Creation date: 2023-12-27
Weekly download count: 31
Firefox on Android: No
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • <all_urls>
Size: 118.10K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

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

This extension transforms your cursor into a magnifying glass, enlarging the current object beneath it. You can adjust the size of the lens and the scaling value through the right-click context menu over the action button.

To turn off the magnification and revert to the default cursor, use the left-click or the Escape key on your keyboard.

When the extension is active, the action button appears red; when it is inactive, the color is blue.

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
  • Convenient and easy to use
  • Effective for reading and enlarging text/images
  • Transforms the mouse pointer into a digital magnifying glass
Cons
  • No options page available in some browsers like Waterfox
  • Limited customization for lens size and magnification level
  • Context menu options are not functioning as expected in Firefox
Most mentioned
  • Works as described
  • Great for reading mangadex
  • Useful despite limitations
User reviews
by Heironymus, 2024-12-25

by niconovice, 2024-12-14

Nice but there's no way to access the options page in Waterfox - I need it to enlarge more but can't change the default setting.
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Magnifying Glass requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Magnifying Glass. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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