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Better Ruler

mozilla.orgBrowser DevTools & extensions

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 12 Sep 2026; it is registered on Firefox Add-ons and has been in the index since 12 Sep 2026. How this is checked

Better Ruler is a Firefox extension for measuring webpage elements and distances. It displays element dimensions, supports snapping to nearby boundaries and vertices, and provides keyboard shortcuts for controlling the measurement toolbar.

Inferred · not functionally tested

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Overview

6 features

Purpose: Measuring webpage elements and distances accurately without manually estimating pixel dimensions.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: web designers and frontend developers

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: Proprietary · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, embeddable

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: addons.mozilla.org · addons.mozilla.org. These links do not verify the individual claims.

In the Browser DevTools & extensions space, Better Ruler takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on measuring webpage elements and distances accurately without manually estimating pixel dimensions. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as a B2B product for web designers and frontend developers. Basis unknown · not verified: It is available for free. Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for the web and embeddable surfaces.

It is developed by paul, and it first shipped in 2018. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 6 catalogued features are Element Measurement, Snap To Elements, and Live Dimensions. The interface is available in 32 languages, including Czech, German, and Greek.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Element Measurement
  • Snap To Elements
  • Live Dimensions
  • Custom Snap Range
  • Toolbar Toggle
  • Keyboard Shortcuts

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
web-measurementpixel-rulerelement-snappingfirefox-extension

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Indexing history

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  1. Indexed12 Sep · 03:09 UTC
    Better Ruler seen via Firefox Add-ons
    Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about Better Ruler

What does Better Ruler do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Better Ruler focuses on measuring webpage elements and distances accurately without manually estimating pixel dimensions. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who is Better Ruler for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Better Ruler is a B2B product built for web designers and frontend developers.
Is Better Ruler free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Better Ruler is free to use.
What platforms does Better Ruler run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Better Ruler runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.
Is Better Ruler still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 12 Sep 2026.
What projects are similar to Better Ruler?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Page Ruler, Screen Ruler, and Ruler.Page RulerScreen RulerRuler
Who develops Better Ruler?
Better Ruler is developed by paul.
When did Better Ruler launch?
Better Ruler first shipped in 2018.

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