Exploratory Tester Get the Test Report Before You Start Testing

Free plugin that automatically performs exploratory and accessibility testing in the background on any webpage, generating thorough reports with identified issues and screenshots.

How It Works

Start finding bugs in 3 simple steps

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Install Extension

Add Exploratory Tester to Chrome from the Web Store. Pin it to the toolbar for quick access.

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Click the Icon

Visit any website and click the Exploratory Tester icon. 21 tests run instantly and results appear right in the popup.

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Review & Export

Browse results by category, click any issue to locate it on the page. Export as HTML, Word, or PDF. Download all screenshots as ZIP.

Powerful Features for QA Teams

Everything you need to catch bugs before your users do

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One-Click Testing

Click the extension icon and all 21 tests run instantly on the current page. No configuration needed โ€” results appear right in the popup, ready to review.

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Per-Tab Reports

Each browser tab keeps its own test results and screenshots. Switch between tabs and always see the correct report for that specific page โ€” no data mixing.

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Smart Screenshot Capture

Automatically scrolls to each error element and captures a screenshot with it highlighted. Download all screenshots as a ZIP with one click. Max 2 per category to save resources.

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Export Reports (HTML, DOC, PDF)

Generate professional reports with direct download buttons. Share findings with your team as HTML, Word, or PDF โ€” all in one click.

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API & Network Monitoring

Intercepts Fetch & XHR requests in real time. Detects 4xx/5xx errors, slow API responses (>3s), and failed network requests automatically.

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Customizable Test Categories

Choose exactly which tests to run with per-category checkboxes. Enable or disable any of the 21 test categories from the Settings panel. Grouped with Select All / Deselect All controls.

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3-Layer Spelling Check

Catches 150+ common misspellings, 100+ informal abbreviations (like "abt", "pls", "thru"), and suspicious words with no vowels. 1500+ valid word whitelist to avoid false positives.

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SEO & Meta Tags Audit

Checks title, meta description, canonical URL, Open Graph tags, viewport, robots directives, H1, and lang attribute. Validates visible elements only to avoid false positives.

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Dark Mode & Themes

Choose between Light, Dark, or System (Auto) themes. Every element โ€” settings, modals, coverage bars, screenshots โ€” adapts perfectly using CSS variables.

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Performance Timing & Coverage

See per-test execution time with color-coded indicators, overall test coverage percentage (max 100%), and configurable timeout (15s to no limit).

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Click-to-Locate Elements

Click any test result to locate and highlight the problematic element on the page with a purple pulsing border. Jump straight to the issue.

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Real-Time Badge & Stop Button

Toolbar icon shows error count instantly and animates while testing. Stop tests mid-run to see partial results on heavy pages.

21 Automated Test Categories

Comprehensive testing across forms, UI, SEO, and network โ€” choose which tests to run

Form & Input Tests (13)
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Spelling Mistakes3-layer check: typos, slang, suspicious
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Email ValidationChecks type="email" and patterns
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Phone Number FormatDetects fields accepting alphabets
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Required FieldsValidates required fields reject empty
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Password SecurityMin-length, HTTPS check
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Input Fields StatusFinds unexpectedly disabled inputs
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Number Field LimitsVerifies type="number" restrictions
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Form SubmissionSubmit buttons and form action
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Dropdown OptionsValidates selects have real options
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Checkboxes & RadiosChecks for associated labels
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Date FieldsValidates date input configuration
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Text AreasChecks maxlength and labels
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Placeholder TextFinds inputs missing placeholders
UI & Content Tests (4)
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Button FunctionalityLabels, disabled state, click targets
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Links CheckEmpty hrefs, invalid URLs, HTTP on HTTPS
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Images CheckBroken images, missing alt text
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Error MessagesDetects visible errors on page load
SEO & Performance Tests (4)
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SEO Meta TagsTitle, description, OG tags, canonical, H1
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Page LoadingDetects stuck spinners and loaders
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API / Network Monitoring4xx/5xx errors, slow requests (>3s)
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Resource LoadingBroken scripts, stylesheets, assets

What's New in v1.4

Major improvements for a smoother testing experience

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Click-to-Test

Tests run when you click the extension icon โ€” no background auto-run. You're in control of when tests execute on each page.

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Per-Tab Test Results

Each tab keeps its own report. Switch between tabs and see the correct results for each page โ€” no more data mixing between tabs.

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SEO Meta Tags Audit

Comprehensive SEO check: title, meta description, canonical URL, Open Graph tags, viewport, robots, H1 tag, and lang attribute โ€” with accurate severity levels.

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Scroll-to-Element Screenshots

Screenshots now automatically scroll to the error element before capture. Every screenshot shows the actual issue in view โ€” enabled by default.

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N/A Status for Missing Elements

Tests now show "N/A โ€” Not Applicable" when elements don't exist on a page, instead of false passes. Clear at-a-glance visibility.

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Tutorial & Help Docs

Built-in tutorial video link and comprehensive help documentation accessible from the footer. Every test category explained with examples.

Start Finding Bugs Today

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