LinkLens

Protect yourself from clickbait

As of June 2026, LinkLens has 12 users and a 5.00/5 rating from 1 reviews in the Productivity category.

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Ratingno change0%
5.00
1 reviews
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Version
0.1.1
Manifest V3

History

6 snapshots

Tracking since May 12, 2026.

12.4895.52May 12, 2026Jun 19, 2026
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DateUsersRatingReviewsVersion
May 12, 202660.1.1
May 17, 202660.1.1
May 24, 202685.0010.1.1
May 31, 202695.0010.1.1
Jun 6, 2026105.0010.1.1
Jun 19, 2026115.0010.1.1
Now125.0010.1.1

Permissions & access

Permissions
activeTabstorageidentity
Host access
http://localhost:5173/*, https://backend-server-913603076240.us-central1.run.app/*

Screenshots

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About

Tired of sensationalist headlines and misleading links?

LinkLens restores clarity to your browsing experience by automatically replacing clickbait link text with concise, factual descriptions of the destination content. No more mystery clicks—just the information you actually need.

Key Features:

Automatic De-baiting: LinkLens scans the pages you visit and replaces vague or misleading anchor text with descriptive titles generated from the actual article content.

Instant Summaries: Hover over the LinkLens indicator icon next to any modified link to see a brief summary of the target URL without ever leaving your current tab.

Privacy-Focused: LinkLens queries article metadata to provide summaries, helping you decide what is worth your time before you click.

How it works:
Using advanced backend indexing, LinkLens analyzes article URLs to extract core themes and summaries. When you browse, the extension fetches these "de-baited" versions and updates the page text dynamically, ensuring your web experience is informative rather than manipulative.

Stop falling for the bait. Install LinkLens and see the web for what it really is.

Technical

Version
0.1.1
Manifest
V3
Size
617KiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
1
Featured
No

Metadata

ID
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Developer ID
u675d94cba78fb45b55b7bb2b100914eb
Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
May 4, 2026
Last Updated (Store)
May 11, 2026
Last Scraped
Jun 19, 2026
Website
Support URL

Data sourced from the Chrome Web Store · last verified Jun 19, 2026.