Hover to inspect CSS properties of any element. Ideal for developers debugging and optimizing web styles.

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1.0.0
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January 30, 2025
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28.12KiB
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Element Inspector Extension

Element Inspector
Hover to Instantly Reveal CSS Properties & Copy Styles Like a Pro!
A must-have tool for front-end developers, designers, and debuggers. Effortlessly inspect element styles, copy full CSS rulesets, and optimize web layouts—no DevTools required. Perfect for analyzing complex sites, frameworks, and iframe-embedded content.

Key Features:
✅ Real-Time CSS Inspection
Hover over any element to instantly see its ID, classes, and computed styles.
Visual highlight shows exact boundaries of hovered elements.
✅ One-Click CSS Code Export
Copy an element’s full CSS ruleset (including inherited properties) with a single button.
Paste directly into your code editor for rapid prototyping or debugging.
✅ Iframe & Dynamic Content Support
Works seamlessly inside embedded iframes and AJAX-loaded components.
✅ Keyboard Shortcuts
Toggle inspection mode instantly with Ctrl+Shift+S (customizable via Chrome settings).
✅ Persistent Preferences
Remembers your activation state across sessions and pages.
✅ Zero Data Collection
All processing happens locally—no tracking or external servers.

Why Developers Love It:
Speed Up Debugging: Identify layout issues faster than DevTools’ manual element picker.
Simplify Collaboration: Share precise CSS rules with team members via clipboard.
Lightweight: Uses minimal memory compared to full DevTools sessions.
Install now and supercharge your CSS workflow! 🛠️
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Source Manifest.json

{ "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Element Inspector", "version": "1.0.0", "description": "Hover to inspect CSS properties of any element. Ideal for developers debugging and optimizing web styles.", "permissions": [ "activeTab", "scripting", "storage" ], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "action": { "default_title": "Activate Scrap CSS", "default_icon": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" } }, "icons": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }, "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": ["styles.css"], "matches": [""] } ]}
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How to download and manually install Element Inspector extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Element Inspector 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 Element Inspector extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Element Inspector extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Element Inspector extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Element Inspector 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 Element Inspector Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Element Inspector extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Element Inspector extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Element Inspector 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 Element Inspector 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 Element Inspector extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Element Inspector 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 Element Inspector extension file

Select and download the Element Inspector 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 Element Inspector 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 Element Inspector 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 Element Inspector 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 Element Inspector extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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