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Bug Magnet

(61 reviews)
30,000 users
Updated December 4, 2017
productivity/developerchromeVersion 3.0
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Description

Right-click context menu to help with exploratory testing

Extension Rankings

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Ranking Summary

#4,627

Overall Rank

#4,040

Extension Rank

#275

"Testing" Keyword

0

Review Summary

Bug Magnet is widely appreciated for its usefulness in exploratory and boundary testing, enabling quick entry of various test inputs and custom values. Users find it efficient and easy to use with standard input fields, making it a favorite for QA testing. However, it has limitations with certain input types and some users encounter issues like the extension not starting or missing context menu options. Additionally, there are concerns about its upcoming removal from the Chrome Web Store, prompting users to seek alternatives.

Pros

  • Very useful for exploratory testing and quickly inputting edge cases and common values.
  • Helps reduce effort in generating test data, making testing more efficient.
  • Allows addition of custom configurations or vocabulary for repeated use.
  • Highly recommended by QA professionals for boundary value and test data testing.
  • Works well with typical input fields such as content editable divs and traditional input boxes.

Cons

  • Does not work with all types of input fields, especially some modern or non-standard input controls.
  • Some users experience issues where the Bug Magnet option does not appear on right-click or the extension does not start properly.
  • Selecting options from the context menu sometimes fails to populate input fields or text areas.
  • Configuration files or modal settings sometimes do not save or persist as expected.
  • Extension may soon be removed from the Chrome Web Store, limiting future availability.

Permissions

This extension can:

  • contextMenus
  • storage
  • activeTab

Additional Information

Version

3.0

Updated

December 4, 2017

Size

0.04 MB

Languages

en

Developer Information

Authorhttps://bugmagnet.org
Trusted PublisherVerified