Description
Extract, edit, and evaluate XPath queries with ease.
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Ranking Summary
Overall Rank
Extension Rank
"Will" Keyword
"Show" Keyword
"Shift" Keyword
"Query" Keyword
"Mouse" Keyword
"Hold" Keyword
"Extract" Keyword
"Details" Keyword
"Element" Keyword
"Console" Keyword
Review Summary
XPath Helper is praised for its simplicity, ease of use, and helpfulness especially for beginners and experienced users testing XPath queries. However, major issues include loss of compatibility with the latest Chrome versions and potential removal, problematic use of Shift key as a shortcut which conflicts with XPath syntax input, inconsistent activation, and usability problems with the console movement feature. Users appreciate the tool's utility but are worried about its future support and have sought alternative extensions.
Pros
- Simple, direct, and easy to use with a clean interface.
- Very helpful for beginners learning XPath.
- Efficient for testing and writing custom XPath expressions.
- Quick activation with keyboard shortcuts (e.g., Shift hover to get XPath).
- Has been reliable and well-loved by users over multiple years.
Cons
- Not compatible with the latest Chrome versions; Chrome plans to disable or remove it due to not following best practices.
- Shift key as a shortcut interferes with typing XPath expressions since many XPath characters require Shift (like '@').
- Extension sometimes does not respond or activates inconsistently (e.g., requiring page refreshes or Ctrl+Shift+X not working).
- Console movement on holding Shift causes issues when typing, leading to loss of input.
- Users concerned about lack of updates or ongoing support, causing them to seek alternatives.
Additional Information
2.0.2
July 14, 2015
0.24 MB
en
Developer Information
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