Immersive Web Emulator

Immersive Web Emulator

WebXR Emulator for Meta Quest devices

What is Immersive Web Emulator?
Immersive Web Emulator is a Chrome extension developed to facilitate efficient and effective WebXR application development specifically for Meta Quest devices. This extension offers a simulated environment that perfectly mimics Meta Quest headsets. Key features include a 3D interactive viewport, simulation of controller and hand input, and keyboard action mapping. It is compatible with any Chromium-based desktop browsers.
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Stats
By: Meta
Users: 6,000+
Rating: 4.75 (16)
Version: 1.5.0 (Last updated: 2023-12-21)
Creation date: 2023-02-01
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 716.80K
URLs: Website
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Summary

Develop WebXR experiences efficiently and effectively on Meta Quest with Immersive Web Emulator.

This browser extension provides a user-friendly interface and is capable of simulating all Meta Quest headsets, enabling developers to easily test and iterate their WebXR experiences without a physical XR device.

Key Features

  • Interactive 3D viewport to easily transform manipulation of the VR headset and the controllers
  • Simulate controller input, binary input (buttons), and analog input (trigger, grip, joysticks)
  • Simulate hand input, including built-in hand poses and pinch gesture control
  • Keyboard action mapping for added efficiency
  • Keyboard input relay

The extension is built on top of the WebExtensions API, and implements the newly introduced Chrome Extension Manifest V3, which means that it will operate with enhanced security and performance on most Chromium-based desktop browsers.

How to Use It

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User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Saved time testing and debugging WebXR projects
  • Useful for development and testing of WebXR content
  • Highly recommended for integrating WebXR into projects
Cons
  • Bug reported by one user
  • Required browser restart for Developer Tools to display WebXR tab
Most mentioned
  • Saved time testing and debugging WebXR projects
  • Useful for development and testing of WebXR content
Recent reviews
by Yilin Liu Yilin Liu, 2023-12-20

by Elaine Liu (DS) Elaine Liu (DS), 2023-12-20

by Yilin Liu Yilin Liu, 2023-12-20
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Safety
Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

Immersive Web Emulator has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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