URL Detail - Link Hover Info and Enhanced Browsing Tools
Preview links, analyze destinations, and scan pages with built-in Reddit search and VirusTotal tools — all inside Chrome.
As of May 2026, URL Detail - Link Hover Info and Enhanced Browsing Tools has 80 users and a 4.00/5 rating from 2 reviews in the Privacy & Security category.
Usersdown 3.6 percent−3.6%
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2 reviews
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Version
2.0
Manifest V3
History
4 snapshotsTracking since Apr 20, 2026.
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| Date | Users | Rating | Reviews | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026 | 83 | 4.00 | 2 | 2.0 |
| May 5, 2026 | 81 | 4.00 | 2 | 2.0 |
| May 15, 2026 | 82 | 4.00 | 2 | 2.0 |
| May 28, 2026 | 81 | 4.00 | 2 | 2.0 |
| Now | 80 | 4.00 | 2 | 2.0 |
Permissions & access
- Permissions
- activeTabscriptingstoragetabs
- Host access
- http://*/*, https://*/*
Screenshots
About
URL Detail is your enhanced browsing assistant, giving you real-time insights into the links and pages you interact with online. Whether you're hovering over a hyperlink or analyzing a webpage, URL Detail helps you browse smarter and safer. Key Features: -Real-Time Link Preview See the actual destination of any hyperlink when you hover, helping you avoid phishing sites and deceptive redirects. Reddit Page Search (New) -Instantly explore Reddit discussions about the current page or content. Select from extracted page titles or edit your own search query. VirusTotal Lookup (New) -Scan the full URL or base domain using VirusTotal — no account or API key required. Includes hash lookup, link preview, and copy to clipboard. Whitelist Trusted Sites -Skip previews on domains you trust for a cleaner browsing experience. Simple Options Panel -Customize extension behavior to suit your needs — toggle features, manage whitelists, and more. Why It Matters: In a web full of shortened URLs, hidden redirects, and clickbait traps, URL Detail empowers you to preview before you click and investigate while you browse — all without interrupting your workflow. Built for: -Cautious users & privacy advocates -OSINT researchers -Marketers & journalists -Cybersecurity professionals -Reddit nerds Privacy-Friendly URL Detail does not collect or transmit any user data. No tracking. No analytics. Just local logic. Latest Update – Version 2.0: -Added sidebar with Reddit and VirusTotal search panels -Hardened CSS for compatibility with all modern websites -Improved layout, styling, and popup responsiveness -New icons, updated descriptions, and polished UI
Technical
- Version
- 2.0
- Manifest
- V3
- Size
- 70.97KiB
- Min Chrome
- 88
- Languages
- 1
- Featured
- No
Metadata
- ID
- jkbdbeehaldpgklbjenakknedodhnlde
- Developer ID
- u38d3ba8d9dcdf19e176bd48628beedc9
- Developer Email
- [email protected]
- Created
- Mar 3, 2024
- Last Updated (Store)
- May 17, 2025
- Last Scraped
- May 28, 2026
- Website
- urldetail.com
- Support URL
- —
- Privacy Policy
- https://urldetail.com/privacy.html
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Data sourced from the Chrome Web Store · last verified May 28, 2026.