VisBug

Open source browser design tools

Enhance Your Web Design with VisBug

VisBug is an open source browser extension designed to empower designers with robust debugging tools. Imagine having a FireBug for designers at your fingertips! With VisBug, you can point, click, and effortlessly manipulate any webpage—much like working on an artboard.

Key features include:

  • Inspect and edit styles, texts, and images directly in the browser
  • Analyze layout, spacing, and accessibility on any device size
  • Simulate various environments and device constraints to make informed design choices
  • Utilize hotkeys for quick access to design functionalities

VisBug is the perfect companion for designers and content creators looking to bridge the gap between design and development, allowing for faster iterations and greater creative freedom in the chaotic web environment. Take control of your web projects and execute your ideas without waiting for developer support!

Manifest V3
Users: 200,000+
Rating: 4.80
(255)
Version: 0.4.10 (Last updated: 2024-11-20)
Creation date: 2020-06-26
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • scripting
  • storage
Size: 5.64M
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Updated: a day ago

Other platforms

VisBug (v0.4.6)
2,747+ 5.00 (32)
VisBug (v0.4.7)
34,519+ 4.40 (10)

User reviews

Pros
  • User-friendly interface for quick design checks
  • Saves time for web design adjustments
  • Highly recommended by various users
  • Helpful for frontend developers
  • Facilitates on-the-fly edits directly in the browser
Cons
  • Tools sometimes don't show up despite reinstallation
  • Lacks an undo function for complex edits
  • Issues with the Inspect tool causing pop-up layers to stack
  • Need for a close button and more dynamic features
  • Bugs affecting functionality
Most mentioned
  • User-friendly and saves time
  • Bugs related to tools not appearing and inspecting styles
  • Desire for additional features like undo and a device viewer
  • Overall positive experience for web developers
  • High recommendation for ease of use
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
User reviews
Very good!
by brahim oubbad, 2025-02-17

Very good! recommanded
by Dilan Melantoe, 2024-12-27

Great Tool for Quick Design Checks I love using VisBug! It simplifies checking and adjusting spacing, padding, and consistency directly in the browser. It’s user-friendly and saves time, making it great for anyone involved in web design. Highly recommended for effortless on-the-fly edits!
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Extension safety

Risk impact
Very low risk impact

VisBug does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood
Very low risk likelihood

VisBug has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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