# Pixel Ruler

> A ruler for measure something in a website. Just press Alt button in a website and move your mouse.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/website-pixel-ruler](https://chrome-stats.com/d/website-pixel-ruler)

## Overview

- **ID:** `website-pixel-ruler`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** anilsenay
- **Category:** web-development,appearance
- **Daily users:** 133
- **Weekly downloads:** 8
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2020-08-04
- **First published:** 2020-08-03
- **Size:** 11 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/website-pixel-ruler/)
- **Website:** [http://anilsenay.wtf](http://anilsenay.wtf/)

## Description

Pixel Ruler is a handy Chrome extension designed to simplify measuring elements directly within any webpage. By pressing and holding the Alt key while moving the mouse, users can draw measurement areas seamlessly. Clicking while pressing Alt changes the mouse cursor, enhancing precision and usability. This tool is perfect for designers, developers, and anyone needing quick and accurate pixel measurements without leaving the browser environment.

## Rankings

- #10,232 — Overall
- #20 — rule
- #137 — cursors
- #137 — press
- #139 — cursor
- #180 — mouse

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension website URL may be invalid

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/website-pixel-ruler)