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Link Highlighter

by Yih-hsuan Wang Β· Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 18 Oct 2026

Highlight all links on any webpage with customizable colors. Find and visualize links instantly!

Users
120
+6 in 30 days
Rating
3.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
2
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#79K
#66K among extensions
Version
1.0
updated 30 Jun 2026

Users

monthly, 12 months
060120Oct 2025May 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 18 Oct 2026: 120 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 12 months
012Oct 2025May 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 18 Oct 2026: 2 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Link Highlighter

Highlight all links on any webpage with customizable colors and styles. Instantly visualize internal, external, and anchor links! ``` **Full Description:** ``` Link Highlighter - Visualize Every Link on Any Webpage! πŸ”— Instantly highlight all clickable links on any webpage with customizable colors and styles. Perfect for SEO analysis, web development, content review, and accessibility testing! ✨ KEY FEATURES: 🎨 Customizable Highlighting: - 8 Beautiful Preset Colors - Yellow, Red, Teal, Mint, Gold, Pink, Green, Purple - Custom Color Picker - Choose any color you want with unlimited options - 3 Highlight Styles: β†’ Background - Solid color background for maximum visibility β†’ Border - Colored outline around links for clean look β†’ Underline - Colored line below links for subtle highlighting - Visual Active Indicators - See your current selection clearly - Smooth Animations - Professional transitions and effects πŸ“Š Intelligent Link Analysis: - Total Links - Count of all links on the page - Unique Links - Number of unique URLs (finds duplicates) - Internal Links - Links to same domain or relative paths - External Links - Links to other websites and domains - Anchor Links - Links to page sections (# links) - Real-time Statistics - Instant breakdown of link types ⚑ Smart Features: - Saved Settings - Remembers your color and style preferences - One-Click Toggle - Easy to apply and remove highlights - Update Anytime - Change color/style without removing highlights - Hover Effects - Links fade on hover for better UX - Instant Analysis - Counts and categorizes all links immediately - Loading Indicators - Visual feedback during processing 🎯 PERFECT FOR: πŸ” SEO & Web Analysis: β†’ Audit internal linking structure β†’ Find broken or missing links β†’ Analyze navigation patterns β†’ Check internal vs external link ratio β†’ Verify anchor link usage β†’ Optimize link distribution πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Web Development: β†’ Debug link placement and structure β†’ Verify navigation hierarchy β†’ Test link accessibility β†’ Check responsive link behavior β†’ Validate URL patterns β†’ Test hover states πŸ“š Content Creation & Review: β†’ Review article references and citations β†’ Check source links and attributions β†’ Verify hyperlink text accuracy β†’ Audit external resources β†’ Find duplicate links β†’ Ensure proper link formatting πŸŽ“ Research & Study: β†’ Identify reference and citation links β†’ Track source documentation β†’ Find related resources quickly β†’ Navigate complex documents β†’ Analyze link quality β†’ Export findings for reports β™Ώ Accessibility Testing: β†’ Verify link visibility and contrast β†’ Check link density on pages β†’ Test navigation flow and structure β†’ Ensure proper link labeling β†’ Validate keyboard navigation β†’ Test screen reader compatibility πŸ“Š Website Quality Analysis: β†’ Count total page links β†’ Identify link type distribution β†’ Check internal vs external ratio β†’ Analyze link density β†’ Find over-linked areas β†’ Optimize user experience πŸ’Ό Digital Marketing: β†’ Verify affiliate links β†’ Check campaign tracking links β†’ Audit call-to-action links β†’ Analyze link placement β†’ Test landing page links β†’ Optimize conversion paths πŸš€ HOW IT WORKS: Quick Start (4 Easy Steps): 1. Navigate to any webpage 2. Click the extension icon in your toolbar 3. Choose your color and style 4. Click "Highlight Links" - Done! Detailed Instructions: 1. Open any webpage you want to analyze 2. Click the Link Highlighter extension icon 3. Choose from 8 preset colors or use custom color picker 4. Select your preferred highlight style: β€’ Background - Most visible, great for dense pages β€’ Border - Clean outline, modern look β€’ Underline - Subtle, best for reading 5. Click "Highlight Links" button 6. View instant statistics: β€’ Total link count β€’ Unique URL count β€’ Internal link breakdown β€’ External link count β€’ Anchor link count 7. Hover over links to see fade effect 8. Change color/style anytime - click "Update Highlight" 9. Click "Remove" to clear all highlights Pro Tips: πŸ’‘ Use yellow for classic highlighter look πŸ’‘ Try border style for clean, modern appearance πŸ’‘ Check internal/external ratio for SEO health πŸ’‘ Use custom colors to match your workflow πŸ’‘ Save different colors for different purposes 🎨 PRESET COLORS GUIDE: 🟑 Yellow (#ffeb3b) - Classic highlighter color, high visibility πŸ”΄ Red (#ff6b6b) - Bold and attention-grabbing, for important links πŸ”΅ Teal (#4ecdc4) - Cool and modern, easy on eyes 🟒 Mint (#95e1d3) - Soft and calming, for long sessions 🟠 Gold (#ffd93d) - Warm and professional, business use πŸ”΄ Pink (#ff85a2) - Vibrant and fun, creative projects 🟒 Green (#a8e6cf) - Natural and fresh, for content review 🟣 Purple (#c7ceea) - Creative and elegant, for design work πŸ“Š UNDERSTANDING LINK TYPES: Internal Links 🏠 - Links to pages on the same website - Relative URLs (e.g., /about, /contact) - Same domain URLs (e.g., yoursite.com/page) - Navigation, menus, related posts - Important for SEO and site structure External Links 🌐 - Links to different domains and websites - Absolute URLs to other sites - References, sources, citations - Social media, partner sites - Backlinks and external resources Anchor Links βš“ - Links to sections on the same page - Start with # symbol (e.g., #introduction) - Table of contents, jump links - Back to top, section navigation - Improve user experience and accessibility πŸ” LINK ANALYSIS EXAMPLES: Blog Article: - Total: 45 links - Unique: 38 links - Internal: 20 (navigation, related posts) - External: 15 (sources, references) - Anchor: 10 (table of contents, sections) β†’ Good balance for content-rich article E-commerce Product Page: - Total: 120 links - Unique: 95 links - Internal: 110 (products, categories, navigation) - External: 5 (social media, reviews) - Anchor: 5 (back to top, sections) β†’ Strong internal linking for sales funnel Documentation Page: - Total: 200 links - Unique: 180 links - Internal: 150 (documentation navigation, guides) - External: 30 (examples, external resources) - Anchor: 20 (page sections…

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 daysβˆ’8βˆ’6.2%00.00
30 days+6+5.3%00.00
6 months+48+66.7%+1+2.00

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.029 Oct 2025

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
29 Oct 2025
Size
19 KB
Languages
en-US
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
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Extension ID
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Permissions and risk

Minimal riskimpact 0, likelihood 3
Permissions
activeTabscriptingstorage

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