z-context

A Chrome DevTools Extension that displays stacking contexts and z-index values in the elements panel

z-context: Stacking Contexts & z-Index Viewer

"z-context" is a Chrome DevTools extension designed to help developers understand stacking contexts and z-index values in web pages. It identifies if an element creates a stacking context, reveals its parent context, and displays the associated z-index value. This tool is essential for correctly managing stacking contexts and avoiding arbitrary z-index assignments, ultimately leading to better web design and layout management.

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By: gwwar

Users: 7,000+

Rating: 3.47

(43)

Version: 3.0.0 (Last updated: 2024-11-28)

Creation date: 2018-02-17

Size: 31.21K

Email: ke*****@gmail.com

Full description: See detailed description

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

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Pros

Helpful for understanding and solving stacking context issues.
Works after a browser restart.
Extremely useful for web development.

Cons

Doesn't work in multiple versions of Chrome without a restart.
Often shows an empty panel or fails to load.
Network request errors unrelated to functionality.

Most mentioned

Requires browser restart to function properly.
Empty panel upon first installation.
Not working in recent versions of Chrome.

User reviews

Works, but as other reviews stated it requires a full browser restart otherwise it just shows whitespace.

Noah Yamamoto, 2024-12-17

Getting an error about a failed network request in the latest version of Chrome. Definitely a red-flag as there's nothing here that requires any network operations. Uninstalling.

Auri, 2024-12-08

Doesn't work in: Chrome 120.0.6099.217 Chrome 121.0.6167.47 Chrome 122.0.6238.0

Michael Rosa, 2024-01-10

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Risk impact

z-context requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

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