Browser resize
Simple browser resize
What is Browser resize?
'Browser Resize' is a Chrome extension designed for developers. It allows changing of the browser size with options to edit widths and maintain the popup open after resize. It is created to perform these functions in a straightforward and intuitively designed environment with nothing malicious in its code. The extension's source code is available on Github and Google offers ample documentation on creating your own window resizer. Major updates include added options for width setting adjustments and the maintenance of window position and height during resizing.
Extension stats
By: graham
Users: 1,000+ 
Rating: 4.25
(12)
Creation date: 2014-10-22
Manifest version: 2
Size: 17.35K
Email: ch*****@grahamlicence.co.uk
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Extension summary
Super simple developer tool to change the browser size.
Options to edit widths and keep popup open after resize (closes by default of maximise).
Nothing malicious in here, unlike in certain other extensions.
Code is on Github https://github.com/grahamlicence/chrome-resize and there is plenty of documentation from Google on how to make your own window resizer.
Changelog
0.3.0 - Changed window position left and height to stay the same when resizing. Options page added for changing width settings.
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Very helpful for web developers.
- Easy to use and customizable sizes.
- Does not invade user privacy.
- Allows setting of custom width presets.
- Works consistently without issues.
Cons
- Doesn't work for some users on Mac.
- Only resizes width, lacking height adjustment.
- Positions window at 0,0, potentially under the taskbar.
Most mentioned
- Very helpful for web developers.
- Easily customizable with desired width.
- Does the job without privacy concerns.
- Works great and easy.
- Kinda wish you could set height too.
User reviews
Fantastically useful for anyone who needs to take consistently sized screen captures OR wrangle with a window manager that likes to resize things capriciously (Hi Monterey). Kinda wish you could set height too.
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d mayo-wells, 2023-05-25
d mayo-wells, 2023-05-25Very helpful for web developers. You can set whatever sizes you want, and it's very easy to use.
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Sydney Alcala, 2022-04-08
Sydney Alcala, 2022-04-08Doesn't work for chrome on my mac. In it's defense, no browser resize for chrome has worked yet.
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Ryan M, 2020-10-05
Ryan M, 2020-10-05Extension safety
Risk impact
Browser resize does not require any sensitive permissions.
Risk likelihood
Browser resize has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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