Better Ruler

A page ruler which can snaps around web elements for easier measurement. Provide convenience for front-end development and ui design
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Better Ruler is a Chrome extension designed to simplify measurement tasks directly within your browser. It enables users to snap a ruler around web elements, providing accurate size information for easier front-end development and UI design. The tool features real-time element size display when holding the Alt/Option key and auto-snapping when dragging.

Users can easily enter an editable mode by double-clicking the current layer to move or resize it, with quick deletion options available. The extension also supports customizable keyboard shortcuts for quick activation and toolbar visibility toggling. Additionally, it works with local HTML files by enabling access in Chrome extension settings, making Better Ruler a versatile and convenient tool for designers and developers alike.

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By:
paul
Users:
30,000+
Rating:
4.81
(53)
Version:
1.3.12 Last updated: 2023-02-16
Creation date:
2020-03-20
Risk:
Very low risk impact Very low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • scripting
Size:
95.91K
Email:
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Full description:
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Source:
Chrome Web Store
Updated:
a day ago

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Better Ruler (v1.3.12)
3,978+ 5.00 (6)

User reviews

Users find Better Ruler easy to use and especially helpful for web development and UI measurement. It supports multiple coordinate recordings and works with local files. However, many request a customizable hotkey toggle for the ruler, and an option to change the interface language to English. Some users face conflicts with other extensions like Vimium due to key bindings and report difficulty restoring the toolbar after closing it.
Pros
  • Simple and easy to use interface.
  • Useful for web developers and precise UI measurement.
  • Supports multiple coordinate captures and maintains their state.
  • Works with local files as well.
  • Provides shortcut key functionality for convenience.
Cons
  • Lack of customizable hotkey to toggle the ruler (mentioned multiple times).
  • No option to change language, English language support requested.
  • Conflicts with other extensions like Vimium due to key bindings.
  • Lack of obvious way to restore the toolbar once closed.
Recent reviews
Muito boa a extensão, principalmente se você modificar o codigo para colocar em inglês.
by johnstonebrasil, 2024-10-18
Good, And Thank You
by Asep IT, 2024-09-19
good! easy to use!
by KOTA KAWANISHI (OKAKA), 2024-09-16
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