Plugin info

Total downloads: 504
Active installs: 0
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 1/27/2025 (338 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 1/27/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 5.0
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.7.4
Minimum PHP version: 7.4

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Stale • Last updated 338 days ago

38/100

Is Hover Preview abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 338 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.7.4
Requires PHP: 7.4

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Description

Hover Preview enhances your WordPress website by displaying a small website preview when users hover over a link.
It utilizes the PagePeeker service to generate the previews, making it easier for users to get a sneak peek of the linked website.

Features

  • Automatically displays a preview of the linked website when hovering over a link.
  • Easily configure the API key for the PagePeeker service.
  • Lightweight and responsive design.
  • Free to use with the PagePeeker unbranded plan.

How to Get Started

  1. Install and activate the plugin.
  2. Navigate to “Settings > Hover Preview” in the WordPress admin dashboard.
  3. Enter your PagePeeker API key. If you don’t have one, sign up for a free unbranded plan here:
    https://pagepeeker.com/signup/unbranded/.
  4. Save the settings and enjoy!

Installation

  1. Download the plugin zip file.
  2. Upload the zip file through the “Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin” section in the WordPress admin dashboard.
  3. Activate the plugin.
  4. Configure the API key under “Settings > Hover Preview.”

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I get a PagePeeker API key?

You can sign up for a free unbranded API key at PagePeeker: https://pagepeeker.com/signup/unbranded/.

Can I customize the preview size?

The current version does not support custom preview sizes. This feature may be added in a future release.

Review feed

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Screenshots

  1. <strong>Link with preview</strong> - A small preview displayed when hovering over a link.

    Link with preview - A small preview displayed when hovering over a link.

Changelog

1.1

  • Added an admin settings page for configuring the API key.
  • Included a helper link to guide users on obtaining a free API key.

1.0

  • Initial release with basic hover preview functionality.