Instantly preview any link without leaving your page
Users
9
+3 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#209K
#175K among extensions
Version
1.0.0
updated 13 May 2026
Users
monthly, 5 months
Latest, 21 Oct 2026:9 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 5 months
Latest, 21 Oct 2026:1 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 Peephole
Peephole — Instant Link Previews
Ever find yourself clicking link after link just to check if a page is worth reading? Peephole lets you peek at any link before you commit to opening it — without ever leaving the page you're on.
How it works
Hover over a link or double click it and a preview panel instantly appears on the right side of your browser. Read it, decide if it's worth your time, click back to your page and it's gone. No new tabs cluttering your browser. No back button spam. Just a quick look and you're back to what you were doing.
Why Peephole is different
Most link preview extensions have overcomplicated interfaces and non-intuitive default settings. Peephole works the moment you install it. No configuration required. No settings to dig through before you can use it. Just install and start peeking.
Features
- Preview any link without opening a new tab
- Right-aligned panel that never covers your content
- Works on hover, click, or double click — your choice
- Closes automatically when you switch back to your page
- Advanced options for power users who want more control
- Drag to preview, hold to preview, keyboard modifiers
- Customizable preview width and position
- Blacklist sites where you don't want previews
- Full light and dark mode support
- Everything runs locally — no data collection, no servers, no tracking
Private by design
Peephole runs entirely in your browser. Your browsing stays yours — nothing is ever sent to any server.