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Design Mode Switcher

by Alex Krivov · alexkrivov.com · Tools
Established publisherManifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 18 Oct 2026

The Design Mode Switcher is an easy-to-use Chrome extension that lets you edit any website's text with just a click.

Users
94
+5 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
3
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#87K
#72K among extensions
Version
1.0
updated 8 Feb 2024

Users

monthly, 3 years
04895Feb 2024Jul 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 18 Oct 2026: 94 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 3 years
025Feb 2024Jul 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 18 Oct 2026: 3 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 Design Mode Switcher

Description: The Design Mode Switcher is an easy-to-use Chrome extension that lets you edit any website's text with just a click. It's great for people who make websites, designers, or anyone who likes to play around with how web pages look. You don't need to mess with complicated codes or tools; just click the extension icon, and you can start changing the text on the page right away. This mode makes it super simple to tweak text, try out new wording, or make edits on the fly without changing the actual website code. Features: – Ease of Use: Activate or deactivate design mode on the current webpage with a single click on the extension icon. – Quick Access: The extension adds an icon to the Chrome toolbar for quick access, allowing you to toggle the mode without distraction from your work. – Visual Indicators: The extension icon changes depending on the design mode state of the active tab, providing clear visual confirmation of the mode being activated or deactivated. – Security: The extension operates exclusively on the client-side and does not transmit user data over the internet, ensuring complete privacy and security of use. – Versatility: Ideal for both professionals and hobbyists who wish to explore and edit web pages without making permanent changes. How to Use: 1. Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store. 2. Click on the extension icon in the Chrome toolbar to activate or deactivate design mode on the active tab. 3. When design mode is activated, the extension icon will change, indicating that you can start editing text on the page. 4. To exit design mode, simply click on the icon again. Application: This extension will become an indispensable tool in the arsenal of web developers, content managers, designers, and enthusiasts who want to simplify the process of editing and testing web pages.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days−3−3.1%00.00
30 days+5+5.6%00.00
6 months+11+13.3%00.00
1 year+33+54.1%00.00

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Design Mode Switcher appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
design#9+4
deactivate#11+4

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.08 Feb 2024

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
8 Feb 2024
Size
9 KB
Languages
en-US
Pricing
Free
Extension ID
dcpkpcjhnmcedhfbbgeccbfjhcfbajpf

Permissions and risk

Minimal riskimpact 0, likelihood 1
Permissions
activeTabscripting

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