CSSViewer

A simple CSS property viewer.

CSSViewer: A Simple CSS Property Viewer Chrome Extension

CSSViewer is a Chrome extension originally developed as a Firefox add-on by Nicolas Huon. This simple CSS property viewer allows users to easily inspect any element of a webpage. To use CSSViewer, click the toolbar icon and then hover over any element you want to inspect in the current page. The extension is open source with its code available on GitHub. For its proper functioning, CSSViewer requires permission to access your history and website data, but ensures privacy by not collecting or transmitting any personal data.
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Extension stats

By: M.ed
Users: 200,000+
Rating: 4.40
(371)
Version: 1.7 (Last updated: 2017-03-26)
Creation date: 2017-03-26
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • file://*/*
  • contextMenus
Size: 308.22K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
CSSViewer (v1.2resigned1)
4.48 (21) 4,636+
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

CSSViewer is a simple CSS properties viewer originally made by Nicolas Huon as a FireFox add-on (2006-2008).

How to use : To enable CSSViewer, simply click the toolbar icon and then hover any element on you want to inspect in current page.

Open source inside: Source code can be found on GitHub at https://github.com/miled/cssviewer

Privacy : In order to work properly, CSSViewer requires the permission to access to your history and website data. However, CSSViewer do not collect nor will ever transmit any of your private data.

Known issues :

  • CSSViewer will not work in any opened tabs before installing it nor in the Google chrome store (This is how Google roll :)
  • The style may broke sometimes depending on the site you are surfing.
  • Patches are welcome.
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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Super helpful and useful tool for CSS viewing.
  • Many users find it to be a great tool for their needs.
Cons
  • No longer available or supported, with many users mentioning it will be removed soon.
  • Users recommend alternatives like SuperDev Pro, which is considered more powerful.
Most mentioned
  • The extension is no longer available or supported.
  • Users suggest switching to SuperDev Pro for better functionality.
  • Some users experienced issues with the popup size or positioning.
User reviews
Nice extension. Super helpful. Unfortunately it will be removed due to not following best practices.
by Amir Equbal, 2024-11-20

No longer available, can't install.
by Khalid Nizami, 2024-11-19

It's a useful plugin but unfortunately it will be removed soon. I found another very useful CSSViewer plugin which is super advance, leaving the link below for your reference. https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/cssviewer/plnialnlnbaodbmoedcppffmgfmmghbj?hl
by James, 2024-09-03
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

CSSViewer has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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