OSX Resizer

OSX Resizer

Allow OSX users to view sites in a window smaller than 400px

What is OSX Resizer?
OSX Resizer is a Chrome extension specifically designed to circumvent the 400 pixel limit on shrinking browser windows on Mac systems. This extension opens the current tab in a pop-up, allowing users to view web pages at a 320px resolution, similar to browsing on a smartphone, thereby providing a more compact, efficient browsing experience.
Merlin
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By: Unknown
Users: 2,000+
Rating: 3.65 (26)
Version: 0.0.0.2 (Last updated: 2012-08-22)
Creation date: 2012-08-21
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
Size: 4.79K
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Merlin
Summary

If you're on a Mac using Chrome and you want to view a web page at the same resolution as a smart phone (320px), this is the extension for you!

Chrome users on a Mac are unable to shrink the browser window below 400 pixels. This is a constraint on the chromed browser, but not for pop up windows. This extension simply opens the current tab in a pop up. Eight lines of code, no more, no less.

User reviews
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Pros
  • Works perfectly
  • Great
  • Perfect solution for CSS deployment on Mac
Cons
  • Doesn't work on Windows 11
  • Icon color difficult to see in dark mode
  • Popup window opens in background on Macbook Pro
Most mentioned
  • Works perfectly
  • Wish it didn't show the link bar and disappear when I go fullscreen
  • Great
Recent reviews
Perfect solution for CSS deployment on Mac!
by A Google user, 2014-11-23

LOVE IT! I use this tool all the time. Work great. Could you please follow my link I have a question for you.
by A Google user, 2014-09-11

Perfect solution for CSS deployment on Mac!
by A Google user, 2014-11-23
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Safety
Risk impact

OSX Resizer may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

OSX Resizer has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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