webhint

Quickly test your website to see if there are any issues with accessibility, browser compatibility, security, performance and more.

webhint is a powerful Chrome extension designed to help developers quickly identify and fix issues on their websites. It scans for common web development challenges including accessibility flaws, browser compatibility problems, security risks, and performance bottlenecks. Integrated seamlessly with your browser's DevTools, webhint provides real-time feedback and detailed documentation for each detected issue, enabling efficient troubleshooting.

With customizable scan options, developers can focus on specific hint categories, target different browsers, and analyze third-party resources. This flexibility ensures your website delivers a consistent, secure, and optimized experience for all users. Whether you're addressing accessibility standards or improving load times, webhint is an essential tool for modern web development.

Manifest V2
By:
webhint
Rating:
3.80
(9)
Version:
2.4.17 (Last updated: 2024-08-29)
Creation date:
2021-10-29
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • webNavigation
Size:
817.94K
Full description:
See detailed description
Updated:
a day ago

Other platforms

webhint (v2.4.17)
2,000+ 5.00 (7)
webhint (v2.4.17)
2,624+ 4.63 (38)

User reviews

Very useful linter. Covers many things not covered by other linters. I wish it was more actively developed, updated and improved though. There are a few dated 'errors/warnings' which are no longer relevant.
by Christian, 2024-06-03

ok
by Alden, 2023-11-13

So good
by Ray, 2021-04-04
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Extension safety

Risk impact
Moderate risk impact

webhint requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood
Moderate risk likelihood

webhint is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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