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Web Link Previewer

mozilla.orgBrowser 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

Web Link Previewer is a Firefox browser extension that displays an interactive floating preview of a link when the user hovers over it. It is intended for Firefox users who want to inspect linked content without opening a separate tab.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceWebEmbeddable
Web Link Previewer preview
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Overview

5 features

Purpose: Previewing linked content without opening a new browser tab.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: Firefox users who want quick link previews

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

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

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: Open Source · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, embeddable

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

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

Web Link Previewer is a Browser DevTools & extensions project. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on previewing linked content without opening a new browser tab. Inferred · not functionally tested: Web Link Previewer is a consumer product aimed at firefox users who want quick link previews. Basis unknown · not verified: Web Link Previewer is open source under the Open Source license. Basis unknown · not verified: It runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.

It is developed by Genocyber, and it first shipped in 2026. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include hover previews, floating window, and interactive previews. The interface is available in 32 languages, including Czech, German, and Greek.

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

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Hover previews
  • Floating window
  • Interactive previews
  • Link inspection
  • Browser tabs access

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
firefox-extensionlink-previewhover-previewweb-browsing

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Runs on
BrowserEmbeddable

Trust & compliance

License
Open Source
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Indexing history

1

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed19 Sep · 22:37 UTC
    Web Link Previewer seen via Firefox Add-ons
    Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about Web Link Previewer

What does Web Link Previewer do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Web Link Previewer focuses on previewing linked content without opening a new browser tab. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who is Web Link Previewer for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Web Link Previewer is a consumer product built for firefox users who want quick link previews.
Is Web Link Previewer free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Web Link Previewer is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does Web Link Previewer run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Web Link Previewer runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.
Is Web Link Previewer still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 19 Sep 2026.
What projects are similar to Web Link Previewer?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Link Previewer, Glance link preview, and Simple link preview.Link PreviewerGlance link previewSimple link preview
Who makes Web Link Previewer?
Web Link Previewer is developed by Genocyber.
How long has Web Link Previewer been around?
Web Link Previewer first shipped in 2026.

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