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Top Chrome extensions to 10x your web design in 2025

Let’s face it, not all of us are born designers. But the good news is, you don’t need to be a design prodigy to create something amazing. With the right tools, even the most design-challenged among us can produce eye-catching visuals.

So, here’s a curated list of Chrome extensions to help you improve your website design. Make sure to bookmark it!

CSS Peeper

CSS Inspector

CSS peeper

If you’ve ever wanted to quickly get all the metadata about a webpage, such as the fonts being used, the color palette, or even the spacing between elements, CSS Peeper is the perfect Chrome extension for you. It simplifies the process of inspecting a website’s design elements without diving into the code.

Get CSS Peeper

What Font

Font finder

What Font

Ever wonder what fonts are used on a website? WhatFont makes it easy — just hover over text to see the font name and details like size, weight, and style. It even identifies web fonts like Google Fonts.

Get What Font

Font Tester

Font testing tool

Font Tester

Now it goes without a saying that texts make’s up 80% of the website and typography key role in shaping your design. If you ever want to present your customers with impactful website, try using the Font Tester tool to find which font works best for the project.

Font Tester is a handy tool and comes with font identifier, custom font testing, 1000+ google fonts, live font comparison and can also generate the CSS code for the selected font. Plus, parts of Font tester are open-sourced.

Get Font Tester

Screen ruler

Layout measurement

Screen ruler

Trying to measure something on your screen? Screen Ruler makes it easy. Drag it across your screen to check dimensions, spacing, or alignment in just a few clicks. It’s quick, simple, and super handy for designers and developers!

Get Screen ruler

Mobile Simulator

Responsive checker

Mobile Simulator

This extension is must have for web developers who need to test their website’s responsiveness across various devices. They offer a wide range of Android and iPhone device frames, it allows you to preview your site exactly as it would appear on different screens.

In addition to that you can take screenshots of the website along with the device frame in case you need to display the demo of your product

Get Mobile simulator

Color Zilla

Color picker

Color Zilla

Ever see a color online and wish you could grab it? ColorZilla makes it easy. Use the eyedropper to pick any color on your screen, copy its HEX or RGB code, and even check gradients. It’s a must-have for designers and anyone who loves playing with colors!

Get Color zilla

Page Ruler

Layout measurement

Page ruler

Page Ruler is a handy extension for measuring pixel distances on a webpage. It creates a rectangular ruler as you move your mouse, displaying the width, height, start, and end points, all labeled in pixels. The rectangle resizes dynamically as you move, with all measurements updating in real time.

Get Page ruler

Perfect Pixel

Design Overlay

Perfect Pixel

PerfectPixel helps designers achieve pixel-perfect accuracy by overlaying a semi-transparent image on a webpage. You can compare your design mockup with the live site, adjust opacity, and ensure every detail aligns perfectly. It’s a must-have for pixel perfectionists!

Get Perfect pixel

Color Contrast Checker

Color contrast

Color Contrast Checker helps you ensure your text is readable by checking the contrast between foreground and background colors. It provides instant feedback on whether the color combination meets accessibility standards, making it essential for designers focused on inclusive design.

Get Color contrast checker

Muzli

Design inspiration

Muzli

Muzli curates design inspiration from around the web, offering fresh ideas for UI, UX, and visual design. It’s perfect for kickstarting your creativity.

Get Muzli


Those were top 10 chrome extensions for designers and frontend developers. Did I miss something? feel free to comment it :)

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