Pause Debugger

Freeze the page after x seconds so one can inspect it in the developper tools. Useful for elements which don't stay around for long.
What is Pause Debugger?
Pause Debugger is a Chrome extension that allows you to freeze web pages after a certain time interval, making it easier to inspect elements that don't stay around for long. This useful tool replaces the need for typing in console commands and offers a convenient keyboard shortcut for quick access. Check out the source code on GitHub.

Extension stats

Users: 404 ▼ -2
Rating: 5.00 (3)
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2019-10-13)
Creation date: 2019-10-09
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • *://*/*
Size: 14.57K

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Extension summary

So sometime one needs to inspect elements which don't stay around long or require the user to keep focus on them. Such as drop down menus and autocompletes.

This extension allows you to pause the debugger with a timeout as well as a keyboard shortcut. Essentially replacing typing in the console things like setTimeout(function(){ debugger; }, 3000);

It assumes that the Developer Tools are open already otherwise it won't work. Shortcut is Ctrl+Shift+Down (PC) or Command+Shift+Down (Mac).

Source code is here: https://github.com/turigeza/freezepage-chrome

User reviews

Helped a lot for tricky elements that disappear. 5/5
by Jessika Hutchinson, 2023-10-31

Simple tool, great results. Wow...
by 陈栋慧, 2022-07-20
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Pause Debugger requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Pause Debugger has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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