GTM Variable Builder

From Chrome Developer Console, highlight elements to get JavaScript code. Built by: Triangle Digital (Triangledigital.xyz)
What is GTM Variable Builder?
"GTM Variable Builder" is a Chrome extension designed to streamline the process of extracting key website data by allowing users to simply highlight and select content, such as text and product details, to generate JavaScript code. This code can be used in Google Tag Manager variables or anywhere precise web content capture is required, making it an invaluable tool for digital marketing professionals and web developers.

Extension stats

Users: 30,000+
Rating: 4.52 (29)
Version: 3.2 (Last updated: 2024-02-26)
Creation date: 2017-06-22
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
Size: 84.69K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

GTM Variable Builder:

This tool makes it easy for you to highlight key parts of a website, such as text, product IDs, prices, or page titles. Simply select the content you're interested in and click on the extension's icon. To check what you've highlighted, head over to the JS console in Google Chrome.

Run the JavaScript code provided by the tool in the console. If it successfully captures your highlighted content, you can then use this in a custom Google Tag Manager variable, or in any other place where you need to submit product information, values, IDs, and so on.

User reviews

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Pros
  • Very helpful extension for building variables without the data layer
  • Excellent for non-technical users
  • Saves a lot of time
  • Easy to use and logical
  • Works perfectly for many users
Cons
  • Does not work for some users
  • Stopped working for at least two users without clear explanation
Most mentioned
  • Works perfectly
  • Does not work
  • Very helpful extension
Recent reviews
extremely usefull
by Hamza Saeed, 2024-11-06

A very helpful extension! You can build variables without needing the datalayer, making it super easy to use. If you work with GTM
by Ibrahim, 2024-10-06

by Michael, 2024-05-24
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Extension safety

Risk impact

GTM Variable Builder requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

GTM Variable Builder has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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