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Element Spy

by Gowri Kumar A · Developer Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Generate CSS selectors and XPath locators for web automation testing. Press Ctrl while hovering to inspect elements.

Users
106
−3 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#82K
#69K among extensions
Version
1.1.2
updated 28 Jun 2025

Users

monthly, 2 years
056111Mar 2025Jan 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 106 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 2 years
001Mar 2025Jan 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 1 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 Element Spy

Element Spy - Smart Web Locator Generator 🎯 The Ultimate Tool for QA Engineers & Automation Testers Element Spy is a powerful Chrome extension that revolutionizes web element inspection by generating optimal CSS selectors and XPath locators with AI-powered intelligence. Perfect for QA engineers, automation testers, and developers who need reliable element locators for testing frameworks. 🚀 Key Features: Smart Element Inspection • Press Ctrl while hovering to instantly inspect any element • Generate multiple locator strategies with intelligent scoring • Advanced Robula+ algorithm for maximum locator stability • Full iframe and nested element support 🤖 AI-Powered Locator Generation • NEW: Free tier with 10 AI-generated locators per month • NEW: Google AI integration for trusted, high-quality suggestions • NEW: Semantic attribute prioritization (data-testid, aria-label, role) • Context-aware locator suggestions using multiple AI providers • Support for DeepSeek, OpenAI, Google AI, and Anthropic • Automatic smart locator generation based on element context • Intelligent scoring and optimization recommendations ⚡ Professional Interface • Clean, dark-themed UI with intuitive controls • NEW: Enhanced popup visibility and stability • Top-positioned popup for easy access • One-click copy to clipboard functionality • Comprehensive export options in multiple formats 🔧 Advanced Capabilities • NEW: Client-side usage tracking for free tier • Works on localhost and file:// URLs for local testing • Keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+Shift+E) for quick access • Secure API key management with local storage • Export element data for documentation and reporting 🎯 Perfect For: • Selenium WebDriver automation • Playwright and Cypress testing • Manual QA testing workflows • Web scraping projects • Element documentation ⚙️ Easy Setup: 1. Install the extension 2. Navigate to any website 3. Press Ctrl while hovering over elements 4. NEW: Get 10 free AI suggestions per month or add your own API key 5. Copy locators instantly or use AI suggestions 🔒 Privacy & Security: • All processing happens locally in your browser • NEW: Free tier powered by secure Cloudflare Worker proxy • API keys stored securely with Chrome's storage API • No data transmitted except to chosen AI providers • Works exclusively on HTTPS sites for security Transform your web testing workflow with intelligent locator generation. Whether you're building automation scripts or performing manual testing, Element Spy delivers the precise, reliable locators you need. Supported Testing Frameworks: Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, TestCafe, and more! --- What's New in v1.1.2: ✨ Minor bug fixes, ✨ Sound effects for copy operations --- What's New in v1.1.1: ✨ Position-aware locator testing with visual feedback and audio chimes✨ Framework-specific position syntax (CSS :nth-child, XPath [n], Playwright .nth)✨ Auto-detection of existing position values from selectors✨ Enhanced CSS selector reliability with improved nth-based generation✨ Universal position support across all locator types including AI✨ Always-positioned copy functionality for consistent automation code --- What's New in v1.1.0: ✨ Free tier with Google AI-powered locators✨ Semantic attribute prioritization for better stability✨ Enhanced popup experience and reliability✨ Improved locator quality with data-testid support

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days−1−0.9%00.00
30 days−3−2.8%00.00
6 months+8+8.2%00.00
1 year+55+107.8%+1+5.00

Version history

11 versions recorded
1.1.228 Jun 2025
1.1.125 Jun 2025
1.1.023 Jun 2025
1.0.722 Jun 2025
1.0.64 Apr 2025
1.0.52 Apr 2025
1.0.425 Mar 2025
1.0.319 Mar 2025

Details

Category
Developer Tools
First seen
6 Mar 2025
Size
160 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Extension ID
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Permissions and risk

Low riskimpact 1, likelihood 1
Permissions
activeTabclipboardWritescriptingstorage

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