Positionable!

An extension for visually manipulating elements in the browser.
What is Positionable!?
Positionable! is a Chrome extension designed as a developer tool for easy manipulation of web elements just like in an image editor. With features like dragging, nudging, align/distribute, and undo, it simplifies placement of elements. More functionalities include rotation, z-index ordering, background 'peeking' and more. Perfect for working with sprites and rapid styling.

Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Rating: 3.56 (32)
Version: 2.1.2 (Last updated: 2021-03-25)
Creation date: 2020-04-06
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • scripting
  • storage
Size: 118.78K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Positionable is a developer tool that lets you quickly manipulate elements the way you would in an image editor. Familiar workflows like dragging, nudging, align/distribute, and undo make it simple to place elements exactly where you need them to be. Once you're ready, you can copy styles to the clipboard or save them to disk. Designed for rapid styling, prototyping, working with sprites, etc.

PLEASE POST ISSUES HERE (with demo if possible): https://github.com/andrewplummer/Positionable/issues

By default, it works on absolute and fixed positioned elements, however you can set a CSS selector to target exactly the elements you're interested in. Static elements will be forced to position "relative".

When working with sprites, you can similarly use both the mouse and keyboard to move the background position. Alternatively, double clicking on the background will detect contiguous sprites and snap the element dimensions and background position to match.

Work with multiple elements by dragging to select or holding SHIFT. All selected elements will move together, and can be aligned or distributed just as in popular image editing software.

Other features like rotation, undo, z-index ordering, and background "peeking" make positioning elements a breeze!

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Saves time for positioning elements precisely
  • Well-designed and user-friendly interface
  • Effective for moving and resizing divs
  • Quick developer response to issues
  • Meets specific user needs perfectly
Cons
  • Often doesn't work on many websites
  • Slow to start and sometimes freezes
  • Difficult to select or move elements
  • Ineffective within iframes
  • Incompatibility with certain positioning units (%, vw/vh)
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work on multiple websites
  • Difficulty in selecting and moving elements
  • Developer responsiveness to issues
  • Freezing or slow performance
  • Positive feedback about saving time
Recent reviews
Looked promising but sadly it didn't work on any website I needed it to work on.
by Horsina, 2024-04-17

It will not let me select elements. I followed directions in the help page to drag select, but it doesn't let me select or move anything.
by M. H., 2024-02-07

Very difficult to work with and often doesn't even let you select the right elements. Takes ages to actually start up once you click the extension button.
by Kelvin Klopper, 2023-07-22
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Positionable! does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Positionable! has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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