# Measure Everything

> Element distance measurement tool.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/measure-everything](https://chrome-stats.com/d/measure-everything)

## Overview

- **ID:** `measure-everything`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** mdevils
- **Category:** web-development
- **Daily users:** 670
- **Weekly downloads:** 4
- **Rating:** 4.64 / 5 (25 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.4
- **Last updated:** 2023-12-07
- **First published:** 2020-07-15
- **Size:** 58 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/measure-everything/)

## Description

**Measure Everything** is a versatile Chrome extension designed to help you measure distances between DOM elements on any webpage with ease. Simply activate the extension by clicking its icon or pressing the hotkey *Alt+Shift+M*, click on one element, and then hover over another to see instant distance measurements.

This tool is perfect for web developers and designers who need accurate spacing information while working on layouts. Pin the extension icon for quick access and streamline your workflow. User feedback and reviews are highly appreciated to improve the extension further.

## Rankings

- #4,204 — Overall
- #18 — myth
- #121 — element
- #124 — feedback

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very low risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users widely praise Measure Everything for precise HTML element sizing and for delivering exactly what frontend developers need. It's viewed as a much-needed, effective replacement where other extensions fall short, and it helps compare measurements against design references (e.g., Figma) while aiding layout simplification. After a short learning curve, most find it convenient and highly valuable. Reported drawbacks include small font size, iframe selection limitations, and occasional UX gaps (e.g., how to exit extension mode) that could be improved with minor updates. Overall, it's regarded as a top Firefox measurement tool.

### Pros

- Precise measurement of HTML element sizes
- Precisely meets frontend/web design measurement needs
- Excellent functionality not found in other add-ons (a strong replacement)
- Helpful for comparing measurements against design references (e.g., Figma) and simplifying layouts
- Easy and convenient to use once you get the hang of it

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/measure-everything)