Shows read time, image-heavy, code-heavy and paywall flags next to Google Search links before you click.
Users
56
−9 in 30 days
Rating
3.7 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
3
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#104K
#87K among extensions
Version
2.4.0
updated 26 May 2026
Users
monthly, 6 months
Latest, 19 Oct 2026:56 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 6 months
Latest, 19 Oct 2026:3 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About LinkFlags - Preview Signals Beside Links
LinkFlags adds smart insights beside links directly in Google Search results, helping you decide what to open before clicking.
No more guessing whether a page is a quick skim, a deep 15-minute read, packed with visuals or code, or hidden behind a paywall.
Features
• Shows read time next to search results
• Detects potential paywalled pages before you open them
• Highlights image-heavy pages (great for visual guides & tutorials)
• Detects code-heavy pages (perfect for developers & technical docs)
• Personalized estimates based on your own reading speed
• Quick popup settings to adjust WPM (Words Per Minute - Reading Speed)
• Clean, lightweight, fast interface
• Helps save time while researching or browsing
Why it matters
Not all pages are the same.
Some are:
• 📄 Text-heavy deep dives
• 🖼️ Visual tutorials
• 💻 Code/documentation pages
• 🔒 Subscriber-only or restricted articles
LinkFlags helps you understand the type of content before clicking, so you can choose what fits your time and intent.
Perfect for
• Students doing research
• Busy professionals
• Casual readers
• Productivity-focused users
• Developers browsing documentation
• Anyone who values their time
Supported Search Engines
• Google
• Bing
Supported browsers
• Chrome
• Microsoft Edge
• Firefox