Edge: The Web Ruler

Edge: The Web Ruler

Edge is an on-screen ruler that supports multiple units, horizontal & vertical orientation, and looks like a native application.

What is Edge: The Web Ruler?
Edge: The Web Ruler is a Chrome extension providing an on-screen ruler separate from any browser tab. It supports measurements in pixels, inches, and centimeters, with the ability to change orientation, and mimics a native application. Can be moved and resized with arrow keys for convenience, and has the capability to calibrate according to the screen size. It also offers an always on top mode while maintaining the settings across launches.
Stats
Users: 70,000+
Rating: 3.44 (248)
Version: 0.6.6.2 (Last updated: 2014-10-24)
Creation date: 2014-10-24
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • https://www.google-analytics.com/
  • storage
  • alwaysOnTopWindows
Size: 235.52K
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Summary

Ruler is a simple onscreen ruler. It runs as a packaged app, separate from any browser tab. Get the source at https://github.com/astromme/Ruler

Features:

  • Support for pixels, inches, and centimeters
  • Both Horizontal and Vertical rulers
  • Move the ruler with your arrow keys (+ shift for 10px changes)
  • resize the ruler with your arrow keys + alt (+ shift for 100px changes)
  • Calibrate the ruler with your screen size
  • Exists separately from any browser tab
  • Easily resizable
  • Settings are remembered across launches
  • Always on top mode
User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Simple and easy to use
  • Helpful for visually aligning objects on a page
  • Can measure mock-ups and HTML quickly
Cons
  • Vertical ruler's notches are on the inside, making it less useful
  • Lacks rotation feature for angled measurements
  • Drop shadow under the ruler is not preferred by some users
Most mentioned
  • Issues with the vertical ruler functionality and design
  • Lack of update or compatibility with MacOS
  • The utility of the app for measuring and alignment
Recent reviews
Was hoping to try it, but apparently it won't run on MacOS since it hasn't been updated to comply with the 2022 December deadline. :/
by Kari Alatalo Kari Alatalo, 2023-09-28

Can't be uninstalled.
by Ronnie Aguilera Jr. Ronnie Aguilera Jr., 2021-02-25

It works. But it does not allow for rotation which I really needed. This only deserves a one star, however I'm giving it two stars because it is the only thing like this on the app store which is really disappointing.
by Kirby Roberts Kirby Roberts, 2021-01-17
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Safety
Risk impact

Edge: The Web Ruler may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Edge: The Web Ruler has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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