# Hover Preview

> Hover Preview has <10 active installs and 33 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Hover Preview shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**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…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 801
- **Downloads (30 days):** 33 (+26.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Jan 27, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Oleksiy Lavrynenko (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/lavrynenko/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/hover-preview/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [hover](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hover/) | #25 | 30 |
| [link preview](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/link-preview/) | #8 | 10 |
| [preview](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/preview/) | #75 | 99 |
| [website preview](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/website-preview/) | #2 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| hover | >100 | 3,756 |
| link preview | >100 | 6,037 |
| preview | >100 | 9,036 |
| website preview | >100 | 4,164 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Easy Footnotes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-footnotes/) | 8K+ | 4.8/5 (33) | Aug 26, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 2 | [Extensions for Leaflet Map](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/extensions-leaflet-map/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (24) | Aug 11, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 3 | [Secondary Product Image for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/secondary-product-image-for-woocommerce/) | 2K+ | 3.5/5 (2) | Aug 10, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 4 | [Simple Colorbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-colorbox/) | 1K+ | 4.8/5 (12) | Nov 28, 2017 | 38/100 |
| 5 | [Block Enhancements – Extended styling for the Block Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/block-enhancements/) | 800+ | 5/5 (8) | Aug 16, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 6 | [JS Image Zoom by csomorelwood](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/js-image-zoom-by-csomor/) | 100+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Apr 25, 2023 | 34/100 |
| 7 | [Blur Text](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blur-text/) | 100+ | 5/5 (4) | Dec 29, 2024 | 35/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Hover Box for WP Bakery Page Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gw-visual-composer-hover-box/) | 100+ | — | Apr 20, 2020 | 25/100 |
| 9 | [Image Hover Effects For WooCommerce Products](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/image-hover-effects-for-woocommerce-products/) | 80+ | — | Nov 13, 2023 | 25/100 |
| 10 | [Hover Sound](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hover-sound/) | 40+ | 1/5 (1) | Mar 7, 2012 | 19/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hover Preview free?
Yes. Hover Preview is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Hover Preview safe to use in 2026?
Hover Preview shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Hover Preview?
Hover Preview is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 801 times since it launched in January 2025. It was downloaded 33 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Hover Preview work with WordPress 7.1?
Hover Preview is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Hover Preview need?
Hover Preview requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Hover Preview last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on January 27, 2025 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Hover Preview?
Hover Preview is developed and maintained by Oleksiy Lavrynenko.

### What are the best alternatives to Hover Preview?
The most popular alternatives to Hover Preview are Easy Footnotes (8K+ installs), Extensions for Leaflet Map (3K+ installs) and Secondary Product Image for… (2K+ installs).


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