Magnifying Glass (Hover Zoom)
Press on the toolbar button to see the magnifying glass.
Magnifying Glass (Hover Zoom) - Firefox Add-on for Enhanced Browsing
"Magnifying Glass (Hover Zoom)" is a Firefox add-on designed to enhance web browsing. It allows users to magnify parts of a webpage with a simple button click. The tool provides an adjustable zoom level and coverage area, offering a versatile viewing experience. The magnifier can be easily switched ON or OFF with the toolbar button and adjusted through the options page.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
Weekly download count: 53
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
- <all_urls>
- storage
Size: 41.30K
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URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
Other platforms
Not available on Android
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Works good, especially for HiDPI monitors and small pages
- Simple and easy to use with no complicated setup
- Configurable size and zoom options
- Flawless functionality in general
Cons
- Does not work on certain websites like Google Maps and PDF files
- Circular lens shape is considered inefficient by many users
- Issues with corrupt installation or compatibility with Firefox versions
- Difficulty in reading while moving the magnifying glass
Most mentioned
- The specific request for a square or rectangular lens option
- Problems with not working on Google Maps and PDFs
- User-friendly interface and functionality
- Requests for keyboard shortcuts and zoom adjustments
User reviews
by 天灭中共退党团队保平安, 2025-02-13
Installation aborted because the add-on appears to be corrupt.
by Firefox user 18801217, 2025-01-29
by omnihil, 2025-01-09
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Magnifying Glass (Hover Zoom) requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Magnifying Glass (Hover Zoom). Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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