Easily test XPath queries on web pages

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April 27, 2025
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xPath Helper PRO Extension

xPath Helper PRO – Your Visual XPath Companion

What is xPath Helper PRO?
xPath Helper PRO is a powerful and minimalistic Chrome extension designed to help developers, testers, and SEO professionals visually inspect and evaluate XPath expressions directly within any webpage.

This extension provides a convenient on-page interface where you can write XPath queries, instantly see the results, and visually highlight matching elements—making DOM navigation and testing faster and easier than ever.

🚀 Features
Live XPath Query Panel
A fixed overlay at the top of the page allows you to input and test XPath queries in real-time.

Instant Output Preview
See the inner content or HTML of the first matching element directly next to your query.

Visual Element Highlighting
The first matching element is outlined in yellow on the page so you can visually locate it within the DOM structure.

Element Picker Tool
Click on any element in the webpage to automatically generate and insert its XPath into the query field.

Lightweight & Non-Intrusive
Clean interface that doesn’t interfere with the page content, and can be toggled on or off with a single click.

Easy Copy and Go
You can quickly copy your xPath queries and results.

🧑‍💻 How to Use
Activate the extension from your Chrome toolbar.

A black overlay bar will appear at the top of the webpage.

Type any XPath expression (e.g. //div[@id=\"main\"]) into the left input field.

The right panel will display the content of the first matching element (if found).

The matched element will be visually highlighted on the page with a yellow border.

Activate Auto-Select mode to pick any element on the page and automatically get its XPath.

📦 Who is it for?
Frontend Developers – Quickly locate and test DOM elements.

Test Engineers – Use XPath queries for automated test script development.

SEO Specialists – Easily find and inspect structured data or hidden meta tags.

Take full control of the DOM with xPath Helper PRO – the modern way to explore, inspect, and master XPath.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install xPath Helper PRO extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install xPath Helper PRO extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install xPath Helper PRO extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install xPath Helper PRO extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download xPath Helper PRO extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a xPath Helper PRO extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the xPath Helper PRO Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the xPath Helper PRO extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the xPath Helper PRO extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for xPath Helper PRO extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the xPath Helper PRO extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download xPath Helper PRO extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install xPath Helper PRO extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the xPath Helper PRO extension file

Select and download the xPath Helper PRO extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the xPath Helper PRO extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your xPath Helper PRO extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the xPath Helper PRO extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install xPath Helper PRO extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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