Inspect Freeze Support
Need help with Inspect Freeze?
Find installation steps, troubleshooting tips, privacy notes, support options, and download links for the Inspect Freeze Chrome extension.
How to install from GitHub
- Open the GitHub repository.
- Download the ZIP file or clone the repository.
- Extract the ZIP file on your computer.
- Open Chrome.
- Go to
chrome://extensions/. - Turn on Developer Mode.
- Click Load unpacked.
- Select the extension folder.
- Pin Inspect Freeze in your Chrome toolbar.
- Open a page, make Inspect Element changes, and click Freeze Changes.
How to use the extension
- Open a webpage.
- Use Inspect Element to make temporary edits.
- Click the Inspect Freeze extension icon.
- Click Freeze Changes.
- Refresh the page to review the saved version.
- Click Reset Page when you want to remove the saved changes.
Troubleshooting
Changes do not appear after refresh
- Make sure you clicked Freeze Changes after editing.
- Make sure you are on the same exact URL.
- Try refreshing again.
- Check that the extension is enabled.
- Some pages may restrict scripts or reload content dynamically.
Reset Page did not work
- Click Reset Page.
- Confirm the reset action.
- Refresh the page.
- Make sure you are on the same URL where edits were saved.
The extension does not open
- Check if the extension is enabled in chrome://extensions/.
- Reload the extension.
- Reinstall it from GitHub.
- Check if Chrome has blocked developer mode extensions.
It does not work on some websites
- Some websites use strict security, dynamic scripts, or complex app rendering.
- Try the extension on a simpler webpage.
- Report the issue on GitHub with the page type and steps.
I installed the wrong folder
- When using Load unpacked, select the actual extension folder that contains manifest.json.
- Do not select the parent ZIP file.
- Extract the ZIP first before loading.
Privacy and permissions
Inspect Freeze uses permissions that allow it to work on webpages when you choose to freeze or reset edits.
- scripting: runs save/reset actions when clicked.
- tabs: detects active tab and current URL.
- host permissions: allows the extension to work on webpages where the user wants to freeze edits.
- localStorage: stores temporary saved page edits in the browser for the current URL.
Report an issue or suggest an improvement
If you find a bug, installation problem, or have a feature suggestion, you can report it on GitHub.
Support Inspect Freeze
Inspect Freeze is free to use. If it helps your workflow, you can support development with a small $5 contribution.
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Support FAQs
Where can I download Inspect Freeze?
You can install Inspect Freeze directly from the official Chrome Web Store or download the source code from the GitHub repository.
How do I install the extension manually?
Download and extract the extension folder, open chrome://extensions/, enable Developer Mode, click Load unpacked, and select the folder that contains manifest.json.
Why do I need Developer Mode?
Developer Mode is required when manually installing an unpacked Chrome extension from GitHub instead of installing it through the Chrome Web Store.
Why are my changes not saved?
Make sure you clicked Freeze Changes after editing and that you are refreshing the same exact URL. Some dynamic websites may not behave the same way as simple static pages.
How do I remove saved edits?
Open the same page, click the extension icon, choose Reset Page, confirm the action, and refresh the page.
Can Inspect Freeze damage a website?
No. It does not change the original website files or server. It only affects the saved version in your own browser workflow.
How can I report a bug?
You can report bugs through the GitHub issues page for the Inspect Freeze repository.
How can I support the extension?
You can support the project with a small $5 contribution through the Patreon support link.
Still need help?
Visit the GitHub repository, report an issue, or support the project to help keep Inspect Freeze improving.