Grid Ruler

Create grids and measure their distance easily.

Grid Ruler - Measure & Create Grids Like Photoshop

"Grid Ruler" is a Chrome extension designed for web developers, enabling them to create vertical and horizontal grids, as well as measure distances with a built-in ruler. With simple click-and-drag controls, users can quickly establish grid guides, and a measurement mode helps accurately determine distances. The ability to hold the `Shift` key for straight lines enhances precision, making it an essential tool for designing and analyzing web layouts effortlessly.

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By: tgohn

Users: 100,000+

Rating: 3.76

(335)

Version: 0.3.0 (Last updated: 2024-10-17)

Creation date: 2014-04-15

Permissions:

activeTab
scripting

Size: 294.91K

Email: ev*****@icloud.com

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 1,986 ▲ 79

Other rankings

#2624 in Developer Tools ▲ 7 #1 in grid keyword 32 #53 in line keyword 46 ▲ 5 #166 in create keyword 40

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

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Pros

Easy to use and understand
Very useful for quick measurements and aligning elements
Persistent rulers that allow interaction with the page
Provides grid lines similar to Photoshop for frontend work
Helps with website design and layout alignment

Cons

Does not work well in responsive mode or with Chrome Developer Tools
Lacking features like a CLEAR button to remove rulers
Only offers one grid color making it hard to see on bright backgrounds
Hasn't been updated in a long time, leading to potential compatibility issues
Could be difficult for beginners to figure out without prior experience

Most mentioned

Need for a CLEAR button
Issues in responsive mode
Lack of updates
Usefulness for web design
Persistence of rulers during page interaction

User reviews

Love this app 👍👍 Thanks for sharing

Edwin Brito, 2024-12-10

Перепробовал много разных. Это самое лучшее.

Leonty D, 2024-11-06

Would be very good if you can add CLEAR button to remove all rulers, Thank You

my smtpd, 2024-11-05

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Grid Ruler does not require any sensitive permissions.

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