showHTML

This extension shows information about HTML elements on a web page when you hover over them.

showHTML - Chrome Extension

showHTML is a browser extension that provides developers and curious users with information about HTML elements on web pages. It shows details such as tag name, ID, and classes when elements are hovered over. The extension is customizable, allowing users to change font size, color, and placement of the text stripe.
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Extension stats

Users: 512
-40
Rating: 5.00
(2)
Version: 1.1.2 (Last updated: 2016-05-07)
Creation date: 2016-05-07
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
Size: 12.89K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Android
showHTML (v1.0.2resigned1)
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Extension summary

showHTML is a browser extension for developers and those who are curious about web page setup. It places a small text stripe at the top or bottom of any web page. As elements on the page are hovered over, details about each HTML element are displayed, including tag name, ID (if any) and classes (if any).

The text stripe is customizable to provide convenience and accessibility. In the options you can change the font size, color, and placement of the text stripe. You can also move the stripe while in use; clicking on the text stripe will toggle it between the top and bottom of the browser window.

Version 1.1.2 improvements:

  • Fixed bug that caused freezing in v1.1.1

Version 1.1.1 improvements:

  • Corrected options display for smaller screens
  • Added div enlargement when needed to show all text

Version 1.1 improvements:

  • Font size and stripe position are customizable
  • Text stripe position can be toggled on mouse click
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User reviews

this so simple and amazing
by Musaad Muhammad, 2024-06-25

Man thank you so much, I have been looking for something like that for a very long time, I could not believe that this does not exist. Thanks you man!
by Rikkster iSmirror, 2019-03-27
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Extension safety

Risk impact

showHTML does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

showHTML has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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