OSX Resizer

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

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OSX Resizer is a lightweight Chrome extension designed exclusively for Mac users who want to view websites in ultra-small windows, specifically below 400px in width. Mac users often face a limitation where Chrome doesn't allow resizing the main browser window smaller than 400 pixels. OSX Resizer overcomes this by opening the current tab in a popup window, enabling a browsing experience akin to smartphone screen sizes such as 320px.

With just eight lines of code, this extension offers a seamless and efficient solution for developers, designers, and anyone needing to test or view web pages at smaller resolutions on Mac devices using Chrome. It's simple, no-frills, and tailored for those precise resizing needs.

Extension Productivity Developer Tools Utilities

Users:

1,000

Rating:

3.65

(26)

Version:

0.0.0.2 Last updated: 2012-08-22

Creation date:

2012-08-21

Risk:

Permissions:

tabs

Size:

4.68KB

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 22,702 ▲ 1,306

Other rankings

#7368 in Developer Tools ▼ 23

User reviews

OSX Resizer is praised for effectively resizing browser windows and aiding CSS deployment on Mac. Users find it reliable and easy to use. However, common issues include poor support on Windows 11, inconvenient UX by keeping original tabs open after resizing, lack of accessible channels for feedback, poor icon visibility in dark mode, and popup windows opening in the background on MacBook Pro with full Chrome window. These recurring themes highlight useful features but some usability and platform limitations.

Pros

Works as described and performs well in resizing browser windows.
Highly appreciated by users for its intended functionality.
Helpful tool for CSS deployment on Mac systems.
Appreciated for working perfectly and reliably.
Small footprint and straightforward to use.

Cons

Does not work on Windows 11, limiting cross-platform usability.
Extension popup window opens separately but does not auto-close the original tab, which can be inconvenient.
Lack of easy contact methods (GitHub/email) for feedback and feature requests.
Icon visibility issues in dark mode due to color choice.
Popup window opens in the background instead of foreground on full-window Chrome on MacBook Pro, reducing usability.

Recent reviews

this app doesnt work on windows 11. please provide assistance. thanks !

Ck*****, 2023-11-09

I have some feature requests. I wish that you had a Github or an email address so we can contact you with bug reports and feature requests instead of having to submit a review. So one thing is when I open up a tab with the website that I want to resize, I then click the OSX Resizer extension to resize the website. This creates a popup window. But the website tab I opened is still there. It would be nice if we had the option to auto close it. Another thing that would be nice is if we could right-click on any website and select OSX Resizer option from context menu like that. Because of my limited space, I don't have the OSX Resizer extension pinned at the top of the browser. So I have to click the extensions button, and then scroll down, and then click it. It would save time if we could just right-click any page to resize it.

ca*****, 2023-04-03

Great, one of the BEST extension ever.

JH*****, 2022-07-04

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Extension safety

Risk impact

OSX Resizer requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.

Risk likelihood

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

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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