Merlin
Mobile emulator

Mobile emulator

Smartphone emulator on computer very realistic with several models to test mobile websites.

What is Mobile emulator?
'Mobile emulator' is a realistic Firefox add-on designed for testing mobile websites on your computer, featuring eight familiar device models with different CSS resolutions ranging from 320px to 1280px. This user-friendly extension enables a mobile-first mindset, making website testing more efficient and delivering a true-to-life user experience. It also allows you to capture screenshots in transparent PNG format for easy inclusion in presentations or emails.
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Merlin
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By: François
Rating: 3.95 (42)
Version: 2.2.0 (Last updated: 2021-02-28)
Creation date: 2020-11-12
Weekly download count: 454
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • activeTab
  • <all_urls>
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • webNavigation
  • storage
  • cookies
Size: 1.45M
URLs: Website
Stats date:

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# 898 ▲ 18
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Smartphones and tablets simulator on computer very realistic with several models and resolutions to test your mobile site. 8 models :

  • iPhone 5 (CSS resolution 320px)
  • Samsung Galaxy S10 (CSS resolution 360px)
  • iPhone 11 (CSS resolution 414px)
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 PRO (CSS resolution 393px)
  • iPhone 12 (CSS resolution 390px)
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 (CSS resolution 800px portrait mode)
  • iPad Air (CSS resolution 1024px landscape mode)
  • Macbook Air (CSS resolution 1280px)

The aim of this extension is to allow you to test easily in a realistic context to keep a mobile first mindset.

It is also possible to take a screenshot of the smartphone in transparent PNG to insert it in an email, presentation slides, etc.

User reviews
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Pros
  • Functionality
  • Useful for debugging
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • Inconsistent pricing for premium version
  • Annoying advertisements
  • RAM leakage
Most mentioned
  • Functionality
  • Annoying advertisements
  • Easy to use
Recent reviews
Why are you putting "display: block !important" on my body tag?
by jonatan, 2024-04-15
by Firefox user 17153454, 2024-03-09
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Safety
Risk impact

Mobile emulator is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Mobile emulator if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Mobile emulator has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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