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Angular state inspector Chrome Extension Analysis

Developer & Designer Tools

Chrome extension ID: nelkodgfpddgpdbcjinaaalphkfffbem

Angular State Inspector is a browser extension that integrates with Chrome Developer Tools to expose the internal state of Angular components. It enables developers to view and modify component data, directives, and event listeners directly within the browser's Elements tab or via the console.

Developer:Anton Lunev
Version:1.4.6
Size:36.35KiB
Last updated:

Overview

Installs

20K+

Rating

4.7

65 reviews

Languages

1 locales

Includes English

Market analysis

Review-backed positioning, friction, and market signals for this Chrome extension.

Backed by review samples

Macro category

Developer & Designer Tools

Pricing friction

Low review signal

Complaint intensity

Moderate review signal

Listing & review signals
Observed signals from store listing text and review samples.

Listing positioning

The extension positions itself as an essential debugging companion for Angular developers by extending Chrome DevTools with a dedicated 'State' panel. It highlights broad compatibility across various Angular versions, including AngularJS, Angular 2+, and Ivy, and facilitates live state inspection and manipulation.

Inferred product pattern

Developer utility extension that interfaces with framework-specific internal APIs via browser DevTools injection.

Review-backed pain points

Users frequently report that the extension breaks following Chrome browser updates, requiring specific browser version rollbacks to function. Additionally, users express frustration with the lack of auto-refreshing UI when data changes in the model.

Observed feature gaps

Absence of real-time automated updates to the state panel when model information changes; requires manual component selection for refreshing.

Tags
AngularDebuggerFrontend DevelopmentChrome DevTools
Target users

- Angular Frontend Developers

- Full-stack Developers

Primary use cases

- Debugging Angular component state

- Modifying component properties during runtime

- Inspecting directives and event listeners

Positive themes

- Simplifies complex debugging tasks

- Lightweight and fast performance

- Effective utility for hybrid applications (AngularJS + Angular 2+)

Negative themes

- Intermittent breakage after Chrome browser updates

- Lack of real-time state synchronization

- Incompatibility with production mode applications

- Difficulty displaying panels on certain browser versions

Observed friction

- Performance complaints detected

- None identified; the tool appears to be free to use without gated features.

Evidence boundary: Analysis is based on user feedback regarding stability issues post-Chrome updates and functional limitations in state refreshing, balanced by positive sentiment regarding utility for Angular development. Review samples represent a subset of users and may not reflect the experience of the entire user base, particularly regarding recent browser compatibility.
Complaint summaries
Review-backed complaint signals grouped by operational area.

Support

While there are no complaints about unresponsive support, users report technical instability associated with browser updates.

Reliability

Frequent reports of the extension failing to appear or function correctly after Chrome browser updates and issues with real-time UI synchronization.

Privacy

No privacy-related complaints found.

Access & pricing

- Free usage observed

- No account requirement observed

- Free plan or free usage claimed

Store listing facts

Listing assets

- Screenshots: 2

- Videos: 0

- Languages: 1

Trust signals

- Developer contact

Store metadata

- Version: 1.4.6

- Size: 36.35KiB

- Last updated:

Listing SEO keywords

Search intent keywords
Keyword signals for evaluating how users may discover, compare, or search for this extension category.

Core discovery

Angular debugger extensionChrome DevTools Angularinspect Angular stateAngularJS debugging toolAngular Ivy inspector

Comparison

Angular DevTools alternativeinspect component state chrome

Problem

Angular state not visibleAngular inspector not workingChrome update broke Angular extension

Alternative

official Angular DevToolsBatarang

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Screenshots

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