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Link Preview

by ExtensionHub Β· Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 17 Oct 2026

Link Preview shows link previews and URL previews in a clean popup before opening a new browser tab.

Users
230
βˆ’33 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
10
+1 in 30 days
Store rank
#60K
#51K among extensions
Version
1.0.1
updated 23 Jul 2026

Users

monthly, 4 months
0136271Jun 2026Sep 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 17 Oct 2026: 230 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 4 months
0510Jun 2026Sep 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 17 Oct 2026: 10 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 Preview

πŸ”Ž Cleaner browsing with Link Preview Link Preview helps you check a destination before opening it fully. Instead of leaving your current page, you can open a compact preview panel first and decide whether it is worth continuing. This link preview extension is useful when you move through many sources during work, study, research, or daily reading. It adds a simple URL preview to Chrome without changing your usual browsing flow. πŸ“Œ What you can do 1️⃣ Use link preview to check a destination before visiting it. 2️⃣ Preview links from search results, documents, articles, and messages. 3️⃣ Switch to Reader Mode when a cleaner reading view is available. The link preview tool is built for people who often collect too many tabs. It gives you a middle step between ignoring a source and opening the full page. The website preview shows important details in a compact view. You can see where an address leads, review visible content, and decide whether you want to open the full page. Use this tool as a website preview for research. It helps you preview a link without turning every small check into another browser tab. 🧭 Better tab control Opening everything in separate tabs can quickly become messy. Link Preview reduces clutter by letting you check a source first and continue only when needed. Useful for: ➀ search results ➀ articles and blogs ➀ documents and tutorials ➀ forums and communities ➀ product or service pages πŸ“– Read with fewer distractions Some web pages are crowded with menus, sidebars, and visual distractions. Reader Mode helps you focus on the main content when a cleaner view is available. Use Reader Mode to read an article or guide with fewer distractions. The experience stays simple: look at the preview first, then open the full page only when it makes sense. πŸ“ Ideal for focused research When you compare several sources, small context switches can slow you down. Link Preview keeps the original page close while you check supporting material, help documents, product pages, or external resources. β–Έ check a source without losing context β–Έ compare several results more calmly β–Έ avoid opening pages you do not need πŸ’‘ Why this extension is useful A preview of website details helps you make faster decisions. You can review the title, domain, and visible content before opening the full page. A site preview is useful when a result looks interesting, but you are not sure whether it is relevant. You can check web pages, keep reading the original source, or open the full site only when needed. The extension is not trying to replace your browser. It simply adds a faster link preview workflow to Chrome, so browsing feels lighter and less interrupted. βš™οΈ Simple workflow Check the preview panel Review the URL preview Open the full website only if needed This small link preview workflow can make daily browsing cleaner. You stay in context, check sources faster, and avoid unnecessary switching. This is helpful when you want faster browsing with fewer distractions and a calmer workspace. 🧩 Lightweight Arc browser alternative If you like quick page peeks in the Arc browser, Link Preview for Chrome can work as a lightweight Arc browser alternative. You do not need to change your main browser to check pages in a cleaner way before opening them. It brings a focused link preview experience into Chrome, so you can inspect sources, understand destinations, and keep your workspace under control. ❓ Questions and answers πŸ“Œ What is Link Preview? πŸ’‘ It is a link preview extension that lets you check links, URLs, and websites before opening them in a new tab. πŸ“Œ Is it only a link preview tool? πŸ’‘ No. It can also work as a website preview and URL preview tool for everyday browsing. πŸ“Œ Can I use it from search results? πŸ’‘ Yes. You can preview links, check web pages, articles, documents, and other sources before opening them fully. πŸ“Œ Does it include Reader Mode? πŸ’‘ Yes. Reader Mode helps make supported pages easier to read. πŸ“Œ Is it similar to Arc page peeks? πŸ’‘ It can be a simple alternative for users who mainly want quick page previews in Chrome. πŸ“Œ Is my privacy protected when using the extension? πŸ’‘ The extension works inside your browser and is designed to keep browsing private. It does not collect or store personal user data. πŸ“ Built for everyday browsing Link Preview is designed around one main idea: understand the destination before another tab appears. Use it as a link preview tool or as a cleaner way to check what is behind a URL before opening it. Install the extension and make everyday browsing cleaner, faster, and easier to control today.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 daysβˆ’41βˆ’15.1%00.00
30 daysβˆ’33βˆ’12.5%+10.00

Version history

2 versions recorded
1.0.123 Jul 2026
1.0.017 Jun 2026

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
17 Jun 2026
Size
191 KB
Languages
de, en, fil, id, sw, ms, nl, vi
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
docs.google.com
Extension ID
ngkcohklkehkaclgiagoecdpngoonnic

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Permissions
storageactiveTabdeclarativeNetRequest
Site access
<all_urls>
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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