Simple link preview

Simple link preview

Preview links without leaving your current page.

What is Simple link preview?
Simple link preview is a highly efficient web tool designed as a Firefox add-on. This tool enhances your browsing experience by allowing you to have a sneak peek into the content behind any link without having to leave your current page. It's user-friendly, easy to install, and completely reinvents the way you interact with links during your web browsing sessions.
Merlin
Stats
By: Lecron
Users: 634 ▼ -2
Rating: 4.02 (84)
Version: 1.1.4resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2018-05-30
Weekly download count: 17
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
Size: 26.35K
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User reviews
User reviews summary
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
  • Works well for most users
  • Great for quickly previewing links
  • Useful for browsing tons of link pages
  • Previous version was well-liked
Cons
  • Some users experienced slow or unresponsive behavior
  • Limited customizability
  • Inconsistent functionality for some users
  • Not added to history
Most mentioned
  • Great add-on
  • Limited customizability
  • Not added to history
  • Useful for browsing tons of link pages
Recent reviews
Clunky, unpretty, but technically works !
by Froasch, 2024-03-31

it does work. though instead of a preview, it shows you the fully functioning whole page of the link.
by Irwan, 2023-11-25
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Safety
Risk impact

Simple link preview 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 Simple link preview if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

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

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