# VisBug alternatives

> VisBug was archived in September 2026. These alternatives still edit, measure and inspect live pages: Sitepeel, Hoverify, MiroMiro and Chrome DevTools.

Canonical page: https://sitepeel.dev/compare/visbug-alternatives/

Google Chrome Labs archived VisBug on September 15, 2026. It still installs, but it won’t get fixes. Here’s what to use next.

Published: 2026-10-27

Facts and prices checked: 2026-10-27

Tool used in this guide: [Website layout editor](https://sitepeel.dev/website-layout-editor/index.md)

Free website tool for this task: [Website screenshot](https://sitepeel.dev/free-tools/screenshot/index.md) (https://sitepeel.dev/free-tools/screenshot/)

## In short

- VisBug still works, but gets no more updates
- Sitepeel: move, delete, edit text, measure, swap fonts
- Hoverify and MiroMiro: live CSS editing in a panel

## The short list

VisBug made a live page feel like a design tool: drag, nudge, resize, restyle. The GitHub project is now read-only, and the last store update was in 2024.

![VisBug’s GitHub page with the notice that the repository was archived](https://sitepeel.dev/images/compare/visbug-github.webp)

VisBug on GitHub on October 27, 2026.

VisBug alternatives compared

| Tool | Best for | Price | Works in |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sitepeel | Quick mockups on a live page | Free web tools; extension paid once | Chrome extension and web |
| Hoverify | Live CSS editing | $30 a year or $89 once | Chrome, Firefox |
| MiroMiro | Edit, then copy the code | Free plan; Pro €12 a month or €99 once | Chrome, Firefox |
| Chrome DevTools | Free, exact edits | Free, built in | Chrome |
| VisBug | If it still works for you | Free, open source | Chrome, Edge, Firefox |

Good to know: Checked on October 27, 2026 on each product’s own site and store page. “No” means we couldn’t find it there. We make Sitepeel.

## 1. Sitepeel

Sitepeel’s Move & delete, Edit text and Swap fonts tools let you rearrange a live page, try new words and test fonts, with undo. Measure checks spacing, and Screenshot captures the result.

![Sitepeel Edit text tool changing a headline on a live page](https://sitepeel.dev/videos/text.webp)

Sitepeel’s Edit text tool on a live page (a frame from our tool clip).

- No free-form CSS editing like VisBug’s style tools
- Changes stay in your tab

## 2. Hoverify

Hoverify’s inspector edits CSS live, media queries and animations included, and has rulers, device previews and screenshots.

![Hoverify’s website: “All-in-one browser extension for web developers”](https://sitepeel.dev/images/compare/hoverify-home.webp)

Hoverify’s website on October 27, 2026.

## 3. MiroMiro

MiroMiro’s free plan includes a live style editor for colors, fonts, spacing, borders and shadows. Copying the result as CSS or Tailwind needs Pro.

## 4. Chrome DevTools

The Elements panel edits any style or element, and the device toolbar tests sizes. It’s less visual than VisBug, but it’s always up to date.

## Which one should you pick?

**Verdict:** If VisBug still does the job, keep it, just don’t expect fixes. For live CSS editing, Hoverify or MiroMiro. For rearranging a page and capturing it, Sitepeel.

## Questions and answers

### Is VisBug discontinued?

Its GitHub project was archived on September 15, 2026, which means no more updates. The Chrome, Edge and Firefox listings were still up in October 2026.

### What is the best free VisBug alternative?

Chrome DevTools is free and built in. MiroMiro’s free plan has a live style editor. Sitepeel’s website tools are free; its page editing tools are in the paid Chrome extension.

### Can I save the changes I make on a live page?

Not to the real site. Take a screenshot, or copy the edited element’s code with a tool like Sitepeel, MiroMiro or Hoverify.

## Further reading

- [VisBug on GitHub (archived)](https://github.com/GoogleChromeLabs/ProjectVisBug)
- [VisBug on the Chrome Web Store](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/visbug/cdockenadnadldjbbgcallicgledbeoc)
- [Hoverify: pricing](https://tryhoverify.com/pricing/)
- [MiroMiro: plans and prices](https://miromiro.app/compare-plans)

## Related pages

- [Website layout editor](https://sitepeel.dev/website-layout-editor/index.md): Try layout changes on a live website in your browser. Move or remove elements, then undo, with the Sitepeel Chrome extension before you build the redesign.
- [CSS Peeper alternatives](https://sitepeel.dev/compare/css-peeper-alternatives/index.md): CSS Peeper alternatives for 2026, checked: Sitepeel, MiroMiro, Hoverify, VisBug and CSS Scan. What each inspects and copies, what it costs, where it runs.
- [Sitepeel vs Hoverify](https://sitepeel.dev/compare/sitepeel-vs-hoverify/index.md): Sitepeel vs Hoverify, checked October 2026: inspector, device preview, screenshots, code export, AI prompts and price. Two all-in-one Chrome extensions.
- [Measure and rearrange a layout](https://sitepeel.dev/guides/inspect-measure-move-delete-website-elements/index.md): Measure a website layout, then move or remove elements temporarily to test an idea. Turn the experiment into clear notes and before-and-after screenshots.