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Hover Preview

Display a small website preview when hovering over a link. Customize your API key for PagePeeker directly in the plugin settings.

By Oleksiy Lavrynenko·Hover·Free
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·0 active installs·Updated 1 year ago
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As of April 2026, Hover Preview is a WordPress hover plugin with 0 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 603 times in total. Requires WordPress 5.0+ and PHP 7.4+. Available on WordPress.org since 2025. Last updated 1 year ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Easy Footnotes.

0/5Rating
0active installs
603total downloads
1 yearsince 2025

Overview

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!
Read full description on WordPress.org

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Ratings & Reviews

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Compatibility

WordPress5.0+ requiredTested up to 6.7.5
PHP7.4+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Oleksiy LavrynenkoOleksiy Lavrynenko
Plugin Info
Version
1.1
Last Updated
Jan 27, 2025
WP Requires
5.0+
Tested Up To
6.7.5
PHP Requires
7.4+
Active Installs
0
Downloads
603
Added
Jan 27, 2025
Business
Free

Tags

hoverpreviewlink previewwebsite preview

Developer

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Oleksiy Lavrynenko
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