Have you ever struggled with extracting, editing, and evaluating XPath queries on webpages? Look no further! XPath Helper, a highly-rated Chrome extension, is here to simplify your XPath journey. With a total rating of 3.44 and positive user reviews, this powerful tool has become a favorite among many users.
Unleash the Potential of XPath Queries
XPath Helper empowers you to effortlessly extract, edit, and evaluate XPath queries on any webpage. This extension provides you with a seamless experience in navigating complex HTML structures and identifying specific elements.
Easy Installation and Usage
Installing XPath Helper is a breeze. Simply add the extension to your Chrome browser and ensure you reload any existing tabs or restart Chrome to activate the extension. Once installed, follow these simple instructions:
- Open a new tab and navigate to the webpage of your choice.
- Hit Ctrl-Shift-X (or Command-Shift-X on OS X) or click the XPath Helper button in the toolbar to launch the XPath Helper console.
- Hold down Shift as you mouse over elements on the page. The query box will continuously update, displaying the XPath query for the element beneath your mouse pointer. The results box will show the corresponding results for the current query.
- If desired, you can edit the XPath query directly within the console. The results box will immediately reflect any changes you make.
- To close the console, simply repeat step 2.
If the console is obstructing your view, don't worry! Just hold down Shift and move your mouse over it, and it will automatically relocate to the opposite side of the page.
Benefit from User Feedback
Users from across the globe have shared their experiences with XPath Helper:
- 吴罗平: "It could be optimized by shortening the XPath paths and ensuring their uniqueness."
- Denis Alain: "Works well and helps decipher XPath."
- Daniel Berrios: "By far my favorite tool for using XPath routes. It works effortlessly!"
- Matt Jennings: "If you want to test xpaths, this is the tool to use."
- Christopher Johnson: "Doesn't work. Useless extension. Don't waste your time."
- Semen Orlov: "It works okay, but it's a bit challenging to open the extension while a page is loading."
- Andrea De Simone: "Doesn't work with dynamic IDs. Should have an option to select by element position rather than IDs."
- rehab business EG: "Nice!"
- K T: "Great for beginners."
- Bear Biu: "Simple and easy to use! No need for F12, and you can directly extract the xpath of any element with just a shift key. You can even edit and test it, fulfilling all my needs."
Get Started with XPath Helper Today!
Experience the efficiency and convenience of XPath Helper for yourself. Start exploring the power of XPath queries and effortlessly navigate webpages like a pro. Say goodbye to tedious HTML code analysis and hello to a streamlined XPath workflow. Install XPath Helper now and take your browsing experience to new heights!
18 Reviews For This Extension
good, but shift shortcut is bad。
The best extension for working with XPATH.
You need to refresh your page first. then hit Ctrl-Shift-X it'll open the extension. Now press Shift and hover on the webpage you'll see the XPath.
It's really working. Just hold 'shift' and hover your cursor then that's all. Rmb to refresh the page before trying. Perfect extension :)
Thank you for developing this plugin! I am no developer, I tried to “generate” a RSS-Feed in Freshrss-App for a website that is not offering a feed. The only way is to webscrape the site via xpath. Your plugin allowed me to understand the syntax. Thank you!
does not work....
Guys it works just try refreshing the page if you just installed this extension
Ctrl+Shift+X and clicking on the extension do nothing
Does absolutely nothing when pressing ctr-shift-X
Its works, just make sure to press Ctrl+Shift+X to summon the console and hold Shift then hover over elements to get XPath
Does absolutely nothing
It could be nice, but this feature "If the console gets in your way, hold down Shift and then move your mouse over it; it will move to the opposite side of the page." makes it virtually unusable. Whenever you go to the console and type in something that requires the shift key, the console moves and everything you have typed in is lost. It's truely stunning how such a glaring problem is not spotted by the developer.
I've been using it for 3+ years and it is perfect tool for testing and writng custom xpaths. Presently looking for such alternative for firefox. Any suggestions?
I'm not getting results from this at all, literally nothing in the interface when I selection an element on a web page.
I use it all the time, but I hate when I accidentally change the position and lose the path I'm putting together. Very frustrating.
If you want to test xpaths, this is the tool to use.
Doesn't work. Interface not showing up at all. Useless extension. Don't waste your time.
It works Ok, but it's quite difficult open extension while a page is loading.