Why Are My Highlights Not Visible on The Page?

If you're seeing this message, it means Web Highlights couldn't automatically restore your highlights on this page.

While Web Highlights works on most websites, some technical limitations can prevent highlight restoration:

  • Dynamic content loading
  • Custom text rendering
  • Complex page structures

Quick Fix: Click "Try Again" to reload your webpage.

Common Reasons & Examples

Dynamic Content

Some websites have content that changes dynamically and is not static.

Example: On social media platforms like LinkedIn, the content of your news feed changes constantly. If you highlight a post that later gets deleted or buried under new posts, the highlight won't show up again.

Lazy Loaded Content

Some websites load content only when you scroll down or interact with the page, instead of loading everything at once.

Example: On websites like YouTube or Twitter, new posts or videos are loaded as you scroll. If your highlight was on a section that hasn't loaded yet, Web Highlights won't be able to apply it right away. In these cases, scrolling down or waiting a moment might help the content appear — and then the extension can try to reapply the highlight.

Website Redesigns

When a website undergoes a redesign, changes in layout or structure can make it difficult to locate the original highlight.

Example: Websites like CNN or BBC may undergo redesigns, changing their layout and structure. This can make it difficult for the extension to find and recreate your highlights in the new design.

URL Changes

If the website's URL has changed, the link to the page where the highlight was created might no longer be valid.

Example: Blogs or article pages on websites like Medium might change their URLs as they update or reorganize their content, making the original link to your highlight invalid.

Technical Problems

Sometimes, websites implement technical details that block the Web Highlights extension from accessing and recreating the highlight.

Example: Websites may implement technical updates or security measures that block extensions from accessing and modifying the page content, preventing Web Highlights from functioning.

Website Code Conflicts

While Web Highlights works on most websites, some sites have conflicting code that prevents the extension from functioning correctly.

Example: A website like LinkedIn often updates its codebase. If you highlight a job post or a status update, the internal changes to LinkedIn's code might prevent the highlight from appearing when you return to the page.

As a solo developer, I'm continuously improving Web Highlights' compatibility. However, some websites may require manual highlighting due to their technical implementation.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.