Page Ruler

Page Ruler

Measure page elements size in pixel with an easy-to-use ruler.

What is Page Ruler?
Page Ruler is a Chrome extension that allows the user to measure the size of elements on a webpage in pixels. The extension adds a rectangular ruler to the webpage which changes its size as the user moves their mouse, updating its dimensions in real time. To use it simply press the toolbar button once to activate and again to deactivate. It is suitable for desktop machines where it works based on mouse clicks and also touch-enabled devices.
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Stats
Users: 400,000+
Rating: 3.84 (68)
Version: 0.1.4 (Last updated: 2023-12-19)
Creation date: 2021-05-27
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • scripting
  • activeTab
Size: 120.83K
URLs: Website
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Page Ruler
Page Ruler (v0.1.4)
3.30 (3) 12,553+
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Summary

Page Ruler is an extension that lets you measure distances (in pixels) on a webpage.

It draws a rectangular ruler when you move your mouse on the page. The ruler has width, height, start and end all labeled with corresponding metrics in pixels. When you move your mouse, the rectangle changes its size and all the numerics are updated. To activate the addon please press the toolbar button once. Likewise, to disable the addon please press the toolbar button again. This addon works with mouse clicks in desktop machines. For touch-enabled devices, you can work with touch to draw the rectangle within the page.

If you have a feature request in mind or found a bug to report, please fill the bug report form on the addon's homepage (https://mybrowseraddon.com/page-ruler.html).

User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Useful for front end tasks
  • Easy to use and fast
  • Disables when clicking esc
Cons
  • Not user-friendly for beginners
  • Does not offer control over settings
  • Overlay covers screen elements
Most mentioned
  • Works well for front end tasks
  • Useful tool for web designers
  • Ruler mode box covers measurements
  • Only measures in pixels, not centimeters
Recent reviews
Simple and useful extension for web developer
by Kenneth Wong Kenneth Wong, 2024-04-24

Great extension, simple to use with great features and UX. Thanks!
by Simon Harper Simon Harper, 2024-04-02

Does not work
by Muhammet Muhammet, 2022-08-10
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Safety
Risk impact

Page Ruler is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Page Ruler has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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