URLColors

A chrome extension that adds a colored border around websites that match user inputted preferences.

URLColors: Visual Environment Flags for Browsing

"URLColors" is a Chrome extension designed to help users, especially web developers, differentiate between various environments such as development, testing, or production. It flags websites by adding a customizable, colored border that can blink, based on user-defined keywords in the URL. This visual cue helps prevent accidental operations on the wrong platform. With features like wildcard support, demo/snooze modes, and auto-reactivation, URLColors enhances browsing clarity and workflow safety.

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Extension stats

By: url-colors

Users: 8,000+

Rating: 4.67

(39)

Version: 2.2 (Last updated: 2024-03-05)

Creation date: 2018-10-12

Permissions:

storage
tabs
scripting

Host permissions:

https://*/*

Size: 18.50K

Email: ju*****@gmail.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 11,007 ▲ 58

Other rankings

#2858 in Developer Tools ▲ 15

#51 in change color keyword 15 ▼ 5

#52 in environment keyword 15 ▼ 2

#62 in color keyword 72 ▲ 1

#94 in flag keyword 11 ▼ 7

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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

Simple and effective
Easy to use and configure
Helps differentiate between testing and production environments
Works well across multiple browsers
Grateful for its existence and utility

Cons

Lacks regex or wildcard matching for URLs
Confusing instructions related to border width and opacity settings
Limited customization for managing multiple similar URLs
Some users reported it no longer functions
Mixed experiences regarding usability from different users

Most mentioned

Needs support for regex or wildcard matching
Simple design and functionality
Useful for multiple environments
Customizable border settings
Confusion over setup instructions

User reviews

Simple mais efficace !

uıɐʌןʎs ʇɐlԀ, 2024-12-23

Awasome!

Tomasz Giętkowski, 2024-10-04

I am loving this extension. :) however I have a question: how can I set the border width without specifying the flash and timer properties?

Raquel Redondo, 2024-09-18

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Extension safety

Risk impact

URLColors requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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