Freeze DOM

Freeze the DOM instantly

Freeze DOM - Instant DOM Freezing Tool

"Freeze DOM" is a browser extension that enables users to instantly freeze the Document Object Model (DOM) of a webpage, allowing for detailed inspection and snapshotting of in-progress states. Ideal for developers, it helps maintain UI elements that are only visible on hover and captures loading states. To use it, simply open the DevTools panel and select 'Freeze DOM' from the context menu or use the designated keyboard shortcuts. Explore more tools and support the developer on their GitHub page.
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Extension stats

Users: 948
25
Rating: 3.80
(10)
Version: 1.0.1 (Last updated: 2024-12-31)
Creation date: 2023-08-31
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • scripting
  • activeTab
Size: 38.47K
URLs: Website

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Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

How to use:

  • Step 0: Open DevTools Panel (F12 or Right Click -> select 'Inspect')
  • Step 1: Right Click -> select 'Freeze DOM' or Press Cmd + Shift + Y (on Mac) / Cmd + Shift + Y (on Window, Ubuntu)

Source code for those who's curious: https://github.com/coolcorexix/freedom-on-demand

If you find this useful, please consider donating to support my work. It means a lot to me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/coolcorexil

Right click on tab content and choose "Freeze DOM" (while devtool panel is open) to freeze the state of website on demand.

With a frozen DOM, you can:

  • Inspect an UI part that only available while hovered / focused (for example: keeping the auto complete dropdown of a text input visible)
  • Take a snapshot of an in-progress state (for example: loading state)
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User reviews

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works as intended for freezing DOM elements.
  • User-friendly experience with good functionality.
  • Helpful for developers, especially with Angular apps.
Cons
  • New update requires unnecessary permissions, causing suspicion.
  • Recent changes introduced a paywall for an extension that seems overly simple.
  • Users expressed frustration over monetization aspects.
Most mentioned
  • The extension works well for its intended purpose.
  • Users appreciate its usefulness for development tasks.
  • Concerns about recent updates and permissions.
User reviews
by marcelo ferreira, 2024-08-23

by Adib Graduan, 2024-07-19

Free version: https://github.com/gmcouto/free-freeze-dom
by Gabriel Couto, 2024-05-29
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Freeze DOM does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Freeze DOM has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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