URL Detail - Link Hover Info and Enhanced Browsing Tools
Extension Actions
- Live on Store
Preview links, analyze destinations, and scan pages with built-in Reddit search and VirusTotal tools — all inside Chrome.
URL Detail is your enhanced browsing assistant, giving you real-time insights into the links and pages you interact with online. Whether you're hovering over a hyperlink or analyzing a webpage, URL Detail helps you browse smarter and safer.
Key Features:
-Real-Time Link Preview
See the actual destination of any hyperlink when you hover, helping you avoid phishing sites and deceptive redirects.
Reddit Page Search (New)
-Instantly explore Reddit discussions about the current page or content. Select from extracted page titles or edit your own search query.
VirusTotal Lookup (New)
-Scan the full URL or base domain using VirusTotal — no account or API key required. Includes hash lookup, link preview, and copy to clipboard.
Whitelist Trusted Sites
-Skip previews on domains you trust for a cleaner browsing experience.
Simple Options Panel
-Customize extension behavior to suit your needs — toggle features, manage whitelists, and more.
Why It Matters:
In a web full of shortened URLs, hidden redirects, and clickbait traps, URL Detail empowers you to preview before you click and investigate while you browse — all without interrupting your workflow.
Built for:
-Cautious users & privacy advocates
-OSINT researchers
-Marketers & journalists
-Cybersecurity professionals
-Reddit nerds
Privacy-Friendly
URL Detail does not collect or transmit any user data. No tracking. No analytics. Just local logic.
Latest Update – Version 2.0:
-Added sidebar with Reddit and VirusTotal search panels
-Hardened CSS for compatibility with all modern websites
-Improved layout, styling, and popup responsiveness
-New icons, updated descriptions, and polished UI