The 12 Best Google Chrome Extensions For Web Developers
by Kyle Prinsloo Last updated Aug. 03, 2016
#1 - Pocket
Over 2 500 000 downloads
Technically not web development related, but because you deal with multiple sites at once it is a great tool to bookmark sites and come back to it.
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#2 - Postman
Over 1 200 000 downloads
Build, test and document your APIs faster. Ideal for those dealing with APIs.
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#3 - Web Developer
Over 1 000 000 downloads
Adds useful web developer tools to your browser. Think of it as the Swiss army knife for web development.
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#4 - ColorZilla
Over 800 000 downloads
Advanced eye dropper, color picker, gradient generator and many more features. This is the ant-eater of the internet!
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#5 - Edit This Cookie
Over 790 000 downloads
The best chrome cookie manager! Add, delete, edit, search, protect and block cookies. Don't just buy the cookies, own the bakery!
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#6 - Firebug
Over 700 000 downloads
A must have extension which allows you to monitor and edit HTML and CSS on a web page. Saves you more time so you can research what a firebug actually is.
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#7 - What Font
Over 480 000 downloads
Every wondered what font another website is using? Just hover over the font with your mouse and it will tell you - as simple as that.
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#8 - Page Ruler
Over 370 000 downloads
Select any area on a webpage and instantly see the sizing of your selected area.
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#9 - Clear Cache
Over 300 000 downloads
Clear your cache and browsing data with the single click of a button. No popups or opening of a window... Just cache (not cash) cleaning.
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#10 - Responsive Web Design Tester
Over 130 000 downloads
Quick and easy way to view and test your responsive website across all devices.
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#11 - Site Spider
Over 4 600 downloads
Handy tool that quickly finds the broken links on your site and also has a feature of editing how Google spiders crawl your site. Be the spider whisperer!
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#12 - Prototool
Over 900 downloads
Front end development tool to reduce the time spent with CSS by auto reloading and making everything a whole lot easier.
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