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CSS Grid Overlay

by Chintan Savaliya · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Visual grid system for web developers - Create custom column and row grids for any website

Users
308
+20 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
2
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#53K
#45K among extensions
Version
1.0.0
updated 27 May 2025

Users

monthly, 17 months
0154308May 2025Feb 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 308 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 17 months
012May 2025Feb 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 2 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About CSS Grid Overlay

Visual Grid Overlay for Web Design & Dev A flexible, privacy-first grid system built for designers and developers. Quickly create custom column and row grids—fine-tuned to your layout needs—right inside your browser. 🔧 Key Features • 🎯 Custom Grids – Control columns and rows: count, gutter, margin, color, opacity • 📱 Responsive Breakpoints – Toggle layouts for Desktop, Tablet, Mobile (Landscape & Portrait) • 🚀 Live Editing – Adjust and preview changes instantly • 🎨 Fully Customizable – Every detail is tweakable • 💾 Per-Site Settings – Your grid config is saved per domain • 🖤 Dev-Friendly UI – Dark mode to match your browser dev tools ⸻ ⚙️ How to Use 1. Toggle Grid – Click the extension icon to turn the grid on or off 2. Pick a Breakpoint – Choose from Desktop, Tablet, Landscape (L), or Portrait (P) 3. Customize Columns: • Count – 0–24 columns • Gutter – Spacing between columns • Margin – Outer padding • Color & Opacity – Set visibility and look 4. Customize Rows – Same controls as columns 5. Reset – Revert to default settings anytime ⸻ 📐 Breakpoints • Desktop: ≥ 992px • Tablet: 768–991px • Mobile Landscape: 480–767px • Mobile Portrait: ≤ 479px Grids adapt automatically as you resize your browser. ⸻ 💡 Tips • Set column or row count to 0 to hide that grid • Use low opacity (5–15%) for subtle overlays • Choose different colors for columns and rows for clarity • Settings are saved per domain and persist across sessions ⸻ 🔒 Privacy-First by Design • No data collection • No tracking • No remote storage • Only runs on sites you activate it on • All settings are saved locally on your device ⸻ 🛠 Support • Make sure the extension is enabled • Refresh the page after installing • Won’t work on Chrome internal pages (chrome://, chrome-extension://) ⸻ Made with ❤️ for web developers and designers.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+4+1.3%00.00
30 days+20+6.9%00.00
6 months+73+31.1%00.00
1 year+185+150.4%+10.00

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where CSS Grid Overlay appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
grid#19+5
overlay#76+2

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.0.027 May 2025

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
27 May 2025
Size
373 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Extension ID
hfgccbefnpafochngoiecgkiakbnefjc

Permissions and risk

Low riskimpact 2, likelihood 1
Permissions
storageactiveTabscripting

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