showHTML

This extension shows information about a web page's HTML elements as you hover over them. The details are displayed in a text stripe at the top of the screen. Clicking on the text stripe will toggle it between top and bottom placement.
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The showHTML Chrome extension is a handy tool designed for developers and anyone intrigued by the structure of web pages. It places a small text stripe either at the top or bottom of your browser window. When you hover over any HTML element on a webpage, this stripe instantly displays key information including the element's tag name, ID, and classes.

This extension enhances web exploration by allowing users to quickly identify page elements without digging into source code manually. The info stripe is interactive; clicking on it toggles its position between the top and bottom of the screen for user convenience. It's lightweight and unobtrusive, making it an essential asset for web developers, designers, and learners seeking better insight into website structures.

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By:
freginold
Daily users:
194 -7
Rating:
4.00
(4)
Version:
1.0.2resigned1 Last updated: 2024-04-25
Version code:
5728193
Creation date:
2017-05-25
Risk:
Very low risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
Size:
19.01K
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Firefox Browser Add-ons
Updated:
a day ago

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showHTML does not require any sensitive permissions.

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