SelectorsHub Now a Patented Technology

A Milestone in Test Automation Innovation

We are thrilled to announce that SelectorsHub has been officially granted a patent by the Government of India! This recognition marks a significant milestone in our journey to revolutionize web automation testing and make it accessible to QA engineers worldwide.

Patent Details:

  • Patent Number: 573401
  • Application Number: 202011031952
  • Jurisdiction: India

What This Patent Means for the Testing Community

This patent represents more than just a legal milestone—it’s a validation of the innovative approach SelectorsHub brings to test automation. Our technology has been recognized for its unique contribution to solving one of the most persistent challenges in automation testing: generating reliable, maintainable locators.

The Innovation Behind SelectorsHub

SelectorsHub was born from a simple observation: QA engineers spend countless hours creating and maintaining locators for web automation. Traditional methods often result in:

  • ❌ Fragile locators that break with minor UI changes
  • ❌ Time-consuming manual selector creation
  • ❌ Difficulty handling complex scenarios (Shadow DOM, iframes, SVG)
  • ❌ Lack of intelligent selector suggestions

Our patented technology addresses these challenges through:

âś… Smart Auto-Generation – Intelligent algorithms that generate multiple selector strategies
âś… Shadow DOM Support – Industry-leading handling of open and closed Shadow DOM
âś… iframe Traversal – Seamless nested iframe support
âś… Healing Capabilities – Robust selectors that adapt to UI changes
âś… And a lot more with 19 Claims.

Our Journey to This Milestone

The path to securing this patent has been both challenging and rewarding. It began with a vision to transform how QA engineers interact with web elements and evolved into a comprehensive platform that serves thousands of testers worldwide.

Key Milestones:

2020 – Patent application filed (Application No. 202011031952)
2021-2024 – Continuous innovation and feature development
2025 – Patent granted (Patent No. 573401)

Throughout this journey, we’ve remained committed to:

  • Building features that solve real-world testing problems
  • Listening to our community’s feedback
  • Maintaining SelectorsHub as an accessible tool for all testers
  • Pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in test automation

Why This Patent Matters to You

For Individual QA Engineers

This patent ensures that SelectorsHub will continue to:

  • Provide cutting-edge selector generation technology
  • Maintain stability and reliability in the tool
  • Receive ongoing innovation and updates
  • Stay committed to community-driven development

For Organizations

The patent provides:

  • Assurance of Originality – You’re using genuinely innovative technology
  • Long-term Viability – Patent protection ensures continued development
  • Competitive Advantage – Access to patented automation technology
  • Trust and Credibility – Recognized innovation by the Government of India

For Tool Creators and Vendors

We respectfully request that fellow tool creators and vendors:

  • Honor the intellectual property represented by this patent
  • Build original solutions rather than copying SelectorsHub features
  • Collaborate with us if you’re interested in our technology
  • Respect the spirit of innovation that drives our community forward

A Call for Ethical Innovation

With this patent, we’re not looking to stifle innovation in the testing space—quite the opposite. We want to encourage original thinking and ethical development across the entire automation ecosystem.

Our Request to the Community:

To Creators:
Please develop your own unique solutions. The testing world needs diverse approaches and fresh perspectives. If SelectorsHub has inspired you, we’re honored—but please build something original that adds new value.

To Users:
If you encounter tools that appear to be copies or clones of SelectorsHub, we encourage you to support original innovation by choosing authentic solutions.

To Promoters:
Help us maintain a healthy ecosystem by promoting tools that bring genuine innovation to the testing community.


Thank You to Our Community

This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible support of:

✨ Our Users – Your feedback drives our innovation
✨ Beta Testers – Your insights help us refine every feature
✨ Content Creators – Your tutorials spread knowledge across the community
✨ Enterprise Partners – Your trust validates our approach
✨ Meetup Attendees – Your questions inspire new features

Special Thanks to everyone who has:

  • Reported bugs and suggested improvements
  • Created tutorials and shared knowledge
  • Recommended SelectorsHub to colleagues
  • Provided testimonials and feedback
  • Participated in our community events

Join Us in Shaping the Future

As we celebrate this milestone, we invite you to be part of SelectorsHub’s continued journey:

Ways to Get Involved:

📱 Try SelectorsHub – Download our browser extension today
đź’¬ Join Our Community – Participate in meetups and discussions
📺 Watch Our Tutorials – Learn advanced automation techniques
🌟 Share Your Feedback – Help us build better features
đź“§ Stay Updated – Subscribe to our youtube channel here for latest updates

 

A Message from Our Founder

“When I started building SelectorsHub, my goal was simple: make life easier for QA engineers. This patent represents years of dedication, countless iterations, and unwavering support from our community. But more than a legal document, it’s a promise—a promise to continue innovating, to keep pushing boundaries, and to always put testers first.

To everyone who has been part of this journey: Thank you. To those joining us now: Welcome. Together, we’ll continue making test automation smarter, faster, and more accessible for everyone.

Let’s keep building, learning, and growing—ethically and innovatively.”

— Sanjay, Founder & Developer, SelectorsHub


Legal Notice

SelectorsHub is a patented technology protected under Indian patent law.

  • Patent Number: 573401 
  • Application Number: 202011031952

We kindly request all developers, vendors, and users to respect this intellectual property. Unauthorized copying, replication, or distribution of SelectorsHub’s patented features is prohibited by law.

For licensing inquiries or collaboration opportunities, please write to us at support@selectorshub.com