Web Developer
Adds a toolbar button with various web developer tools.
What is Web Developer?
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Summary
The Web Developer extension adds a toolbar button to the browser with various web developer tools. This is the official port of the Web Developer extension for Firefox.
The best place for support is not in the reviews section below, but on the Web Developer site in the help:
https://chrispederick.com/work/web-developer/help/
Also available there are a full set of release notes:
https://chrispederick.com/work/web-developer/history/chrome/
User reviews
User reviews summary
Pros
- Useful for web development and troubleshooting
- Offers a lot of very useful tools
- Free to use and provides great value
Cons
- Auto-allows notifications from all sites, posing a potential security risk
- Some experience issues with unwanted behavior such as advertising push notifications
- There are reports of it potentially leading to account hacking
Most mentioned
- Usefulness for web developers and in accessibility testing
- Issues with automatic permission for site notifications
- Extension is outdated or functions as if it were made for the early 2010s
Recent reviews
Safety
Risk impact
Web Developer is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Web Developer if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
Web Developer has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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