Highlighter

Highlighter allows you to save notable quotes, or "highlights", while reading in your favorite web browser. No matter what or where you read, your highlights are always available to reference whenever you need them.

Highlighter: Save Notable Quotes While Reading

Highlighter is a Firefox add-on that allows you to save notable quotes, or 'highlights', while reading in your favorite web browser. No matter what or where you read, your highlights are always available to reference whenever you need them. Simply log in to the extension, select the text you want to save, right click, and then select Save Highlight. It's that easy. Download the extension to get started. Keep on reading!

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
Daily users: 159
12
Rating: 2.00
(9)
Version: 0.4.12 (Last updated: 2020-07-31)
Version code: 5073561
Creation date: 2020-01-31
Weekly download count: 9
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • contextMenus
  • storage
  • notifications
  • <all_urls>
  • https://www.highlighter.online/*
  • http://www.localhost:3000/*
Size: 25.63K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge

User reviews


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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Highlighter requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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