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PageHalo

by nstrandm · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 20 Oct 2026

Add colored borders to pages based on their domain or URL. Visually distinguish your environments at a glance.

Users
28
+3 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
2
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#134K
#112K among extensions
Version
1.3.0
updated 10 Mar 2026

Users

monthly, 8 months
01428Feb 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 20 Oct 2026: 28 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

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012Feb 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 20 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 PageHalo

PageHalo — Color borders by domain or URL Instantly tell which environment you're on. PageHalo draws a colored inset border around the browser viewport based on the domain — or specific page path — you're visiting. Perfect for distinguishing production from staging, or keeping multiple projects visually separate at a glance. FEATURES - Domain rules: Assign a color to any domain (e.g., github.com → green, localhost → red). All pages on that domain share the same border. - URL rules: Assign a different color to a specific path (e.g., github.com/myorg → blue). URL rules always win over domain rules, so two pages on the same domain can have different colors. - "This page" / "This domain" buttons: One click fills the input with the current page's full path or just its hostname — no typing needed. - Per-rule border thickness: Each rule has its own thickness slider (1–12px) so critical environments can stand out more. - Non-intrusive border: A colored inset border that doesn't affect page layout or block clicks. - Inline editing: Click any rule's color dot, label, or thickness slider to edit it on the spot. - Enable / Disable: Pause all borders instantly with the power button in the header. The header turns gray so you always know the state. Rules are preserved. - Light / Dark theme: The popup follows your preference and remembers it. - Import / Export: Copy your full config as JSON and paste it into another browser or share it with your team. - Live updates: Borders appear and disappear instantly as you add, edit, or remove rules — no page reload required. - Synced across devices: All rules are stored in Chrome Sync and follow you wherever you're signed in. HOW IT WORKS 1. Click the PageHalo icon in the toolbar. 2. Press "This page" (fills the current URL path) or "This domain" (fills just the hostname). 3. Pick a color and adjust the thickness. 4. Hit + to save. Done — the border appears immediately. USE CASES - Dev environments: Green for localhost, yellow for staging, red for production. Thicker border on prod so you never mistake it. - URL-level rules: Color github.com/myorg differently from the rest of github.com so you always know which org's repos you're browsing. - Client projects: Different color per client domain so you always know whose site you're working on. - Focus zones: Color-code work domains vs. personal browsing. PRIVACY PageHalo does not collect, transmit, or store any personal data. All rules are saved locally via Chrome Sync storage and never leave your browser. No analytics, no tracking, no network requests. See our full privacy policy for details.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+1+3.7%00.00
30 days+3+12.0%00.00
6 months+21+300.0%+10.00

Version history

3 versions recorded
1.3.010 Mar 2026
1.2.020 Feb 2026
1.0.018 Feb 2026

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
18 Feb 2026
Size
17 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
nstrandm.github.io
Extension ID
mdkblabkmojdbbiimapdkoncpjaobloa

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Permissions
storageactiveTab

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