Try XPath

This add-on displays the result of evaluating XPath expression or CSS selector.

Try XPath: Firefox Add-on for Evaluating XPath Expressions

"Try XPath" is a convenient Firefox add-on to evaluate and view the results of XPath expressions or CSS selectors right on your web page. This tool requires <all_urls> permission in Firefox version 58.0 or later. Use it by opening a webpage, clicking on the add-on icon, entering XPath expression, and executing it. The results are highlighted with a dashed line and shown within a popup. Advanced features include the ability to specify a context node, define the behavior of the namespaceResolver function, and customize CSS for highlighting results.

Add-on stats

Users: 3,220
-23
Rating: 4.16
(49)
Version: 1.3.5 (Last updated: 2019-07-22)
Creation date: 2017-10-13
Weekly download count: 91
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • storage
Size: 34.91K

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

This add-on displays the result of evaluating XPath expression or CSS selector.

This add-on requires <all_urls> permission in order to execute a script in a iframe in Firefox version 58.0.

Usage:

  1. Open the web page you want to apply XPath to.
  2. Click the add-on icon in the browser toolbar.
  3. Enter the XPath expression in the expression input field.
  4. Press the enter key or click the execute button. The resulted elements will be surrounded by the dashed line and the results will be shown in the popup.

Features: Specifying the context node. Specifying the behavior of the namespaceResolver function. Highlighting the found elements by the user-defined css.

User reviews

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Pros
  • Very good helper for XPath
  • Simple but powerful design
  • Must-have for anyone who uses XPath
  • Saved my life
Cons
  • Window dimensions changes don't save
  • Not working on Mozilla Firefox homepage
  • UI could be more polished and compact
Most mentioned
  • Request for improved UI
  • Issues with homepage compatibility
  • Desire for more functionality or features
User reviews


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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Try XPath requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Try XPath has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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