LinkLens - Preview links in floating tabs icon

LinkLens - Preview links in floating tabs

by fyzanshaik.work · Functionality & UI
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Ctrl+click or long-press any link to preview it in a floating window.

Users
56
+12 in 30 days
Rating
4.9 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
7
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#103K
#86K among extensions
Version
1.3.5
updated 5 Jan 2026

Users

monthly, 15 months
02856Jul 2025Mar 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 56 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 15 months
047Jul 2025Mar 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 7 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 LinkLens - Preview links in floating tabs

Linklens(previously glimpse) is a powerful, lightweight Chrome extension that improves browsing efficiency by allowing you to instantly preview any link in a clean, modal overlay without leaving your current page. Inspired by Arc and Zen's glimpse feature!

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days−4−6.7%00.00
30 days+12+27.3%00.00
6 months+24+75.0%00.00
1 year+46+460.0%+4+0.19

Version history

6 versions recorded
1.3.55 Jan 2026
1.3.44 Oct 2025
1.3.33 Oct 2025
1.2.18 Sep 2025
1.1.16 Sep 2025
1.0.024 Jul 2025

Details

Category
Functionality & UI
First seen
24 Jul 2025
Size
84 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Support
github.com
Extension ID
gpbempopkomagldobkjildebaendgonn

Permissions and risk

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

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