Link Highlighter

Highlight all links on any webpage with customizable colors. Find and visualize links instantly!

Highlight all links on any webpage with customizable colors and styles. Instantly visualize internal, external, and anchor links! ``` **Full Description:** ``` Link Highlighter - Visualize Every Link on Any Webpage! 🔗 Instantly highlight all clickable links on any webpage with customizable colors and styles. Perfect for SEO analysis, web development, content review, and accessibility testing! ✨ KEY FEATURES: 🎨 Customizable Highlighting: - 8 Beautiful Preset Colors - Yellow, Red, Teal, Mint, Gold, Pink, Green, Purple - Custom Color Picker - Choose any color you want with unlimited options - 3 Highlight Styles: → Background - Solid color background for maximum visibility → Border - Colored outline around links for clean look → Underline - Colored line below links for subtle highlighting - Visual Active Indicators - See your current selection clearly - Smooth Animations - Professional transitions and effects 📊 Intelligent Link Analysis: - Total Links - Count of all links on the page - Unique Links - Number of unique URLs (finds duplicates) - Internal Links - Links to same domain or relative paths - External Links - Links to other websites and domains - Anchor Links - Links to page sections (# links) - Real-time Statistics - Instant breakdown of link types ⚡ Smart Features: - Saved Settings - Remembers your color and style preferences - One-Click Toggle - Easy to apply and remove highlights - Update Anytime - Change color/style without removing highlights - Hover Effects - Links fade on hover for better UX - Instant Analysis - Counts and categorizes all links immediately - Loading Indicators - Visual feedback during processing 🎯 PERFECT FOR: 🔍 SEO & Web Analysis: → Audit internal linking structure → Find broken or missing links → Analyze navigation patterns → Check internal vs external link ratio → Verify anchor link usage → Optimize link distribution 👨‍💻 Web Development: → Debug link placement and structure → Verify navigation hierarchy → Test link accessibility → Check responsive link behavior → Validate URL patterns → Test hover states 📚 Content Creation & Review: → Review article references and citations → Check source links and attributions → Verify hyperlink text accuracy → Audit external resources → Find duplicate links → Ensure proper link formatting 🎓 Research & Study: → Identify reference and citation links → Track source documentation → Find related resources quickly → Navigate complex documents → Analyze link quality → Export findings for reports ♿ Accessibility Testing: → Verify link visibility and contrast → Check link density on pages → Test navigation flow and structure → Ensure proper link labeling → Validate keyboard navigation → Test screen reader compatibility 📊 Website Quality Analysis: → Count total page links → Identify link type distribution → Check internal vs external ratio → Analyze link density → Find over-linked areas → Optimize user experience 💼 Digital Marketing: → Verify affiliate links → Check campaign tracking links → Audit call-to-action links → Analyze link placement → Test landing page links → Optimize conversion paths 🚀 HOW IT WORKS: Quick Start (4 Easy Steps): 1. Navigate to any webpage 2. Click the extension icon in your toolbar 3. Choose your color and style 4. Click "Highlight Links" - Done! Detailed Instructions: 1. Open any webpage you want to analyze 2. Click the Link Highlighter extension icon 3. Choose from 8 preset colors or use custom color picker 4. Select your preferred highlight style: • Background - Most visible, great for dense pages • Border - Clean outline, modern look • Underline - Subtle, best for reading 5. Click "Highlight Links" button 6. View instant statistics: • Total link count • Unique URL count • Internal link breakdown • External link count • Anchor link count 7. Hover over links to see fade effect 8. Change color/style anytime - click "Update Highlight" 9. Click "Remove" to clear all highlights Pro Tips: 💡 Use yellow for classic highlighter look 💡 Try border style for clean, modern appearance 💡 Check internal/external ratio for SEO health 💡 Use custom colors to match your workflow 💡 Save different colors for different purposes 🎨 PRESET COLORS GUIDE: 🟡 Yellow (#ffeb3b) - Classic highlighter color, high visibility 🔴 Red (#ff6b6b) - Bold and attention-grabbing, for important links 🔵 Teal (#4ecdc4) - Cool and modern, easy on eyes 🟢 Mint (#95e1d3) - Soft and calming, for long sessions 🟠 Gold (#ffd93d) - Warm and professional, business use 🔴 Pink (#ff85a2) - Vibrant and fun, creative projects 🟢 Green (#a8e6cf) - Natural and fresh, for content review 🟣 Purple (#c7ceea) - Creative and elegant, for design work 📊 UNDERSTANDING LINK TYPES: Internal Links 🏠 - Links to pages on the same website - Relative URLs (e.g., /about, /contact) - Same domain URLs (e.g., yoursite.com/page) - Navigation, menus, related posts - Important for SEO and site structure External Links 🌐 - Links to different domains and websites - Absolute URLs to other sites - References, sources, citations - Social media, partner sites - Backlinks and external resources Anchor Links ⚓ - Links to sections on the same page - Start with # symbol (e.g., #introduction) - Table of contents, jump links - Back to top, section navigation - Improve user experience and accessibility 🔍 LINK ANALYSIS EXAMPLES: Blog Article: - Total: 45 links - Unique: 38 links - Internal: 20 (navigation, related posts) - External: 15 (sources, references) - Anchor: 10 (table of contents, sections) → Good balance for content-rich article E-commerce Product Page: - Total: 120 links - Unique: 95 links - Internal: 110 (products, categories, navigation) - External: 5 (social media, reviews) - Anchor: 5 (back to top, sections) → Strong internal linking for sales funnel Documentation Page: - Total: 200 links - Unique: 180 links - Internal: 150 (documentation navigation, guides) - External: 30 (examples, external resources) - Anchor: 20 (page sections, TOC) → Excellent for user navigation Landing Page: - Total: 15 links - Unique: 15 links - Internal: 10 (navigation, CTA) - External: 3 (social proof, reviews) - Anchor: 2 (sections) → Focused design for conversions 🛡️ TECHNICAL DETAILS: Link Detection: - Scans entire page DOM structure - Uses document.querySelectorAll('a[href]') - Detects all anchor tags with href attributes - Categorizes by URL pattern analysis - Counts unique and duplicate links - Real-time processing Categorization Logic: - Internal: Starts with '/' or contains current domain - External: Starts with 'http://' or 'https://' to different domain - Anchor: Starts with '#' symbol - Automatic classification - Accurate counting Highlight Styles: - Background: Adds colored background with padding - Border: Adds 3px solid colored border - Underline: Adds 3px bottom border - Smooth CSS transitions - Hover opacity effects - Non-intrusive implementation Settings Storage: - Uses Chrome Storage API - Saves color preference locally - Saves style preference locally - Persists across browser sessions - No data sent to servers ⚡ PERFORMANCE & COMPATIBILITY: Fast & Efficient: ✅ Instant link detection and counting ✅ Lightweight code - no performance impact ✅ Works on pages with 1000+ links ✅ Smooth animations and transitions ✅ No page lag or slowdown Compatible With: ✅ All standard webpages ✅ Dynamic content and SPAs ✅ E-commerce sites ✅ Blogs and articles ✅ Documentation sites ✅ Social media platforms ✅ News websites ✅ Any HTML content 🔒 PRIVACY & SECURITY: 100% Private and Secure: ✅ No data collection ✅ No usage tracking ✅ No analytics ✅ All processing happens locally in your browser ✅ No network requests ✅ No server communication ✅ Preferences stored locally only ✅ No personal information accessed Minimal Permissions: - activeTab - Access current page to find links - scripting - Inject highlighting code - storage - Save your color/style preferences What We DON'T Do: ❌ No browsing history access ❌ No personal data collection ❌ No external API calls ❌ No cookies or tracking ❌ No ads or monetization ❌ No data sharing 🎯 USE CASE SCENARIOS: SEO Professional: "I use Link Highlighter to quickly audit client websites. The internal/external link ratio helps me identify SEO opportunities. The visual highlighting makes it easy to spot over-linked sections." Web Developer: "Perfect for debugging navigation structures. I can instantly see all links and verify they're working correctly. The different colors help me distinguish between link types during development." Content Writer: "When reviewing articles, I highlight links to ensure proper citation and reference formatting. The statistics show me if I'm linking too much or too little. Essential for quality control." UX Researcher: "I use this to analyze link density and placement for user experience studies. The visual highlighting reveals navigation patterns and helps identify cluttered areas." Digital Marketer: "Great for campaign audits. I verify all tracking links are in place and check that CTAs are properly linked. The external link counter helps me track partner references." 🌟 WHY CHOOSE LINK HIGHLIGHTER? ✓ Instant visual feedback ✓ Comprehensive link statistics ✓ Customizable to your workflow ✓ Saves time on manual link checking ✓ Professional and reliable ✓ Beautiful, modern interface ✓ Free and no hidden costs ✓ Regular updates and improvements ✓ Responsive developer support ✓ Privacy-focused design 📚 BEST PRACTICES: Effective Link Analysis: 1. Check internal/external ratio (aim for 80/20) 2. Verify anchor links work correctly 3. Look for duplicate links to same URL 4. Review external source quality 5. Ensure proper link distribution SEO Tips: - Aim for 2-5% link density on pages - More internal than external links - Use descriptive anchor text - Avoid broken or dead links - Check link relevance and context Accessibility Guidelines: - Ensure links have proper contrast - Verify link text is descriptive - Check keyboard navigation - Test screen reader compatibility - Avoid link overuse ❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Q: Does this work on all websites? A: Yes! Works on any standard webpage with HTML links. Q: Will highlights remain after closing the browser? A: No, highlights are temporary and removed on page refresh or close. Q: Can I highlight only certain types of links? A: Currently highlights all links. Filtering by type is planned for future updates. Q: Does this slow down my browser? A: No! The extension is lightweight and has no noticeable performance impact. Q: Can I use multiple colors at the same time? A: Currently one color at a time, but you can change colors instantly without removing. Q: Will highlighting interfere with clicking links? A: No! All links remain fully functional and clickable. Q: Can I export the link list? A: Not currently, but export functionality is planned for future updates. Q: Does this work on dynamic websites? A: Yes! Works on all types of websites including single-page applications. 🔄 COMING SOON: Planned Features: - Filter by link type (show only external, etc.) - Export link list to CSV/Excel - Link validation (detect broken links) - Keyboard shortcuts for quick access - Multiple color schemes simultaneously - Link text search and filter - Custom opacity and intensity controls - Link statistics history - Batch link checking - Advanced reporting 💝 SUPPORT THE DEVELOPER: If you find this extension helpful and want to support continued development and improvements, you can buy me a coffee or send a donation: ☕ **Buy Me a Coffee:** https://buymeacoffee.com/wilsonwang 💎 **Solana Wallet Address:** A8VQWsQYWUw6HZFWwCrxGwDpxPGeXPZedyKNCUV6m6CC Your support helps keep this extension free, maintained, and constantly improving. Every contribution motivates us to add new features and provide better support. Thank you for your generosity! 🙏