HoverLink Preview

HoverLink Preview: Preview link content on hover with metadata extraction.

As of June 2026, HoverLink Preview has users in the Developer Tools category.

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Version
1.0.0
Manifest V3

History

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Apr 19, 20261.0.0
Apr 24, 20261.0.0
Jun 1, 20261.0.0
Jun 7, 202611.0.0
Now1.0.0

Permissions & access

Permissions
storage
Host access
None declared

Screenshots

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About

📄 Full Description

HoverLink Preview is a lightweight Chrome extension that allows users to instantly preview link content by simply hovering over a URL. It intelligently extracts and displays metadata such as page title, description, and other relevant information without requiring users to open the link in a new tab.

When browsing websites, researching topics, or reviewing multiple references, opening every link can interrupt workflow and clutter your browser with tabs. HoverLink Preview eliminates this friction by providing a quick, non-intrusive preview panel directly on hover.

✨ Key Features

Instant Link Preview on Hover
Simply move your cursor over a link to see a preview without clicking.

Metadata Extraction
Automatically extracts key page metadata such as title, description, and preview information.

Faster Browsing Experience
Evaluate links quickly without switching tabs.

Minimal & Non-Disruptive UI
Clean overlay design that integrates seamlessly with web pages.

Lightweight & Performance-Optimized
Designed to run efficiently without slowing down your browsing.

🔒 Privacy & Data Handling

HoverLink Preview processes link metadata only to generate on-page previews.
The extension does not collect personal information or transmit browsing data externally unless explicitly stated in its configuration.

💼 Ideal For

Researchers reviewing multiple sources

Content creators verifying references

Developers checking documentation links

Students analyzing online materials

Anyone who wants faster, smarter browsing

Technical

Version
1.0.0
Manifest
V3
Size
39.89KiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
1
Featured
No

Metadata

ID
nihlibljiacpciodiejkgecbpmocaopa
Developer ID
uc1b32befff282e38c8395ef46a062983
Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
Feb 10, 2026
Last Updated (Store)
May 27, 2026
Last Scraped
Jun 7, 2026
Website
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Data sourced from the Chrome Web Store · last verified Jun 7, 2026.