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Link Favicons

github.comBrowser DevTools & extensions

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 19 Sep 2026; it is registered on Firefox Add-ons and has been in the index since 19 Sep 2026. How this is checked

Link Favicons is a Firefox browser extension that shows the favicon associated with a linked website. It helps users recognize link destinations visually while browsing.

Inferred · not functionally tested

FreeWebEmbeddable
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Overview

3 features

Purpose: Identifying linked websites quickly without opening each link.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: Firefox users

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: Proprietary · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, embeddable

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: github.com · addons.mozilla.org. These links do not verify the individual claims.

Link Favicons is a Browser DevTools & extensions project. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on identifying linked websites quickly without opening each link. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as a consumer product for firefox users. Basis unknown · not verified: Link Favicons is free to use. Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for the web and embeddable surfaces.

joethei builds and maintains Link Favicons, and it first shipped in 2021. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include favicon display, link enhancement, and website recognition.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Favicon display
  • Link enhancement
  • Website recognition

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
firefox-extensionfavicon-displaylink-enhancement

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Runs on
BrowserEmbeddable

Trust & compliance

Public signals
HTTPSPrivacy PolicyTerms of ServiceFree tierStore listing found

Indexing history

1

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed19 Sep · 10:05 UTC
    Link Favicons seen via Firefox Add-ons
    Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about Link Favicons

What is Link Favicons?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Link Favicons focuses on identifying linked websites quickly without opening each link. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who is Link Favicons for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Link Favicons is a consumer product built for firefox users.
Is Link Favicons free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Link Favicons is free to use.
What platforms does Link Favicons run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Link Favicons runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.
Is Link Favicons still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 19 Sep 2026.
What are alternatives to Link Favicons?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include GetFavicons, Cache Favicons for Bookmarks, and Search Engine Favicons.GetFaviconsCache Favicons for BookmarksSearch Engine Favicons
Who develops Link Favicons?
Link Favicons is developed by joethei.
How long has Link Favicons been around?
Link Favicons first shipped in 2021.

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