Supercharge your front-end workflow with Element Inspector , a lightweight yet powerful Chrome extension that lets you inspect CSS properties of any web element — just by hovering over it.
Say goodbye to diving deep into DevTools every time you need to check or copy styles. Whether you’re debugging layouts, reverse-engineering frameworks, or optimizing responsive designs, this tool gives developers and designers instant access to computed CSS values — all in real-time and without interruption.
Perfect for rapid prototyping, debugging, and team collaboration.
🔍 What Is Element Inspector?
Element Inspector is a smart browser extension designed specifically for front-end developers, UI/UX designers, and web debuggers who want to quickly analyze and extract CSS styles from any webpage — including complex sites, embedded iframes, and dynamically loaded content.
With one hover , you can:
- 👁️ See an element’s ID, classes, and full computed styles
- 📏 Visual boundary highlighting for layout clarity
- 📋 Copy complete CSS rulesets with inherited properties
No more switching between panels or manually tracing elements — just point, hover, and go.
⚙️ Key Features That Boost Your Productivity
✅ Real-Time CSS Inspection
Hover over any element to instantly view its computed styles , ID , classes , and layout boundaries with visual highlighting.
✅ One-Click CSS Export
Copy an element’s entire CSS ruleset (including inherited properties) with one click — ready to paste directly into your code editor.
✅ Iframe & Dynamic Content Support
Works seamlessly inside iframes, modals, popups , and AJAX-loaded components — no extra setup needed.
✅ Keyboard Shortcuts
Activate inspection mode instantly using Ctrl + Shift + S (customizable via Chrome settings).
✅ Persistent Preferences
Your settings and activation state are saved across sessions — so everything stays exactly how you left it.
✅ Zero Data Collection
All processing happens locally in your browser — no tracking, no external servers, and no privacy concerns.
🧠 Why Developers & Designers Love Element Inspector
Whether you’re working on a personal project or collaborating with a team, Element Inspector streamlines your workflow in ways traditional DevTools simply can’t match:
- ⏱️ Speed Up Debugging – Identify layout issues faster than using manual element pickers.
- 🤝 Simplify Collaboration – Share exact CSS rules with teammates via clipboard.
- 💡 Rapid Prototyping – Quickly extract and test styles from live websites.
- 🧩 Framework Analysis – Understand how third-party frameworks render styles in production.
- 📦 Lightweight Performance – Uses minimal memory compared to full DevTools sessions.
It’s like having a CSS magnifier glass built right into your browser — giving you the power to inspect and reuse styles on the fly.
🛠️ How to Use Element Inspector
- Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store .
- Open any website in your browser.
- Press Ctrl + Shift + S (or click the extension icon) to activate inspection mode.
- Hover over any element — watch its styles appear instantly.
- Click the “Copy CSS” button to copy the full ruleset.
- Paste directly into your code editor and start building!
No configuration, no learning curve — just install and start inspecting smarter.
🚀 Final Thoughts
In today’s fast-paced web development landscape, tools that save time and reduce friction are invaluable. Element Inspector delivers exactly that — by making CSS inspection faster, cleaner, and far more intuitive than ever before.
Whether you’re troubleshooting tricky layouts, analyzing design patterns, or just trying to understand how something was built, this extension will become an essential part of your toolkit.
Install Element Inspector today and transform the way you work with CSS.
ℹ️ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Does Element Inspector work on mobile websites?
A: It works best on desktop browsers. While it supports responsive sites, it’s not available on native mobile browsers.
Q: Can I use it with frameworks like React or Vue?
A: Yes! It works perfectly with modern JavaScript frameworks and dynamically rendered content.
Q: Is my data secure?
A: Absolutely. All inspections happen locally in your browser — no data is sent or stored externally.
Q: Do I need coding experience to use it?
A: No, but it’s most useful for developers, designers, and QA professionals who regularly work with HTML/CSS.
📬 Got Feedback or Suggestions?
We’d love to hear from you! Use the feedback option inside the extension to share your thoughts, report issues, or suggest improvements.
Let’s make CSS inspection even better together.
