Copy Link Text v2.0.0

Release date: 2025-10-21

A major rewrite focused on cross‑browser support, robustness, and a cleaner UX.

Highlights

• Cross‑browser WebExtensions support (Chrome/Edge/Firefox).
• New Copy Mode with a clear, accessible floating control (your icon with a subtle ✕ overlay).
• Alt+Click on desktop to copy link text instantly (no mode needed).
• Reliable context menu action (“Copy link text”) that works across sites.
• Non‑blocking, stacked toast feedback.
• MIT license added.

What’s new

• Copy Mode
• Toggle from the popup or via the context menu.
• While enabled, click/tap any link to copy its visible text.
• Exit using the floating circular control (extension icon + centered ✕).
• Instant copy
• Desktop users can hold Alt and click a link to copy its text without enabling Copy Mode.
• Context menu
• Right‑click any link and choose “Copy link text” (delegates copying to the page for maximum compatibility).

Improvements

• Performance: Event delegation replaces per‑link listeners, handling dynamic pages smoothly.
• Better text extraction: Falls back to <img alt>, aria-label, title, and URL parts when innerText is empty.
• Feedback: Toasts don’t block clicks and stack if multiple copies happen quickly.
• Cross‑browser API: Consistent use of a browser/chrome shim.

Fixes

• Popup state sync: Button now reflects the actual Copy Mode state of the active tab.
• Clipboard reliability: Copy happens in the content script to avoid background clipboard restrictions.
• Various minor bugs and stylistic inconsistencies cleaned up.

Compatibility

• Firefox: Uses a Manifest V2 background script for maximum compatibility (including mobile).

Permissions

• contextMenus, clipboardWrite, activeTab, storage

Known limitations

• If a site aggressively intercepts clicks, very rare pages may still block Copy Mode—using the context menu is the best fallback.
• Alt+Click is a desktop interaction and won’t apply on touch‑only devices.

Thanks

Thanks to everyone who tried early builds and provided feedback—especially around mobile UX and Firefox compatibility.

- New Features
Keyboard Shortcut: Added the ability to copy link text by holding Alt+C and clicking a link.
- Improvements
UI Enhancements: Updated styles for a more polished and user-friendly interface.
Dark Mode Support: Moved dark mode logic to CSS for better performance and maintainability.

Thank you for using Copy Link Text! Your feedback is invaluable to us. If you encounter any issues or have suggestions, please visit our GitHub repository to report them.

Various bug fixes and UI improvements for enhanced stability and user experience.

- Improvements
Copy Feedback Offset: Added an offset between each copy feedback to improve user experience.
- Bug Fixes
State Persistence: Fixed an issue where the copy mode state was not persisting. Now, when copy mode is enabled and the popup is closed, it will correctly reflect the enabled state when reopened.

Version 1.3.0

Here’s what’s new:

-Right-Click Copy Link Text:
You can now copy the text of links directly from the right-click menu on desktop. Just right-click a link and choose "Copy Link Text."

-Dark Mode for Popup:
The popup now matches your system theme. If your device is in dark mode, the popup will switch to dark mode automatically.

Thanks for using our extension!

In this update, we've made some key improvements:

Code Refactoring: We’ve rewritten the code in the popup to make it cleaner and easier to maintain.
Updated Permissions: Adjusted permissions for better security and performance.
No major changes to how the extension works — just smoother performance and better maintainability!

Release Notes - Version 1.1

We’re excited to announce the latest update to Copy Link Text! In version 1.1, we’ve made some important improvements to enhance both functionality and transparency for our users.

What's New:
Additional Permissions for Transparency: We’ve added extra permissions to ensure better clarity around the extension’s functionality. Now, in addition to the previous "activeTab" permission, clipboardWrite, notifications, and <all_urls> permissions are included to enhance the overall experience.
Updated Icons: We’ve added new icon sizes (16x16, 32x32, 64x64) for better compatibility with various screen resolutions and devices.
Improved Popup Styling: The styles in the popup.html have been updated for a cleaner, more modern interface.
Why These Changes Matter:
The clipboardWrite permission allows the extension to copy text to your clipboard directly, improving the core functionality.
Notifications permission ensures that you’ll get important messages, such as when the extension is activated or deactivated.
The <all_urls> permission broadens the functionality of the extension across all websites, making it more versatile.
We’re committed to maintaining transparency, so these changes have been made to ensure you know exactly what the extension can do and how it works.

As always, thank you for using Copy Link Text, and we appreciate your feedback as we continue to improve!