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24 alternatives to Bubb

Euphemism for a JS tooltip

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Bubb launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   Simplified JavaScript Jargon▲137

   Community-driven explanation of JavaScript buzz words

   2016 · jargon.js.org · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Blotter.js▲243

   A JavaScript API for unconventional text effects on the web.

   2018 · blotter.js.org · its alternatives →

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   Tooltip.io▲196

   In-app messaging suite for user support on the web

   2016 · tooltip.io · its alternatives →

4. 4
   BitBlox▲242

   Create beautiful websites in no time 💫

   2016 · bitblox.me · its alternatives →

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   Masonry▲203

   Pintrest-like layouts in javascript

   2016 · masonry.desandro.com · its alternatives →

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   Grumbles.js – Detects when your users swear out loud▲91

   With Ken Powers Comes Ken Responsibility

   2016 · knpw.rs · its alternatives →

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   CodePen▲109

   HTML, CSS, and JavaScript editor in the browser.

   2014 · codepen.io · its alternatives →

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   JavaScript.com▲217

   A free resource for learning and developing in JavaScript

   2015 · javascript.com · its alternatives →

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   Dev Tips▲83

   A developer tip, in the form of a gif, in your inbox

   2015 · umaar.com · its alternatives →

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    Hint.css 2.0▲234

    A pure CSS tooltip library for your lovely websites.

    2016 · its alternatives →

11. 11AP
    A programmable tooltip on Mac OS▲242

    Writing about Scala, Play Framework, and startups.

    2020 · tanin.nanakorn.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Emojicode▲213

    An emoji based programming language

    2016 · emojicode.org · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Toolb.dev▲122

    A set of 50+ free interactive CSS, HTML and JS webtools

    2021 · toolb.dev · its alternatives →

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    Drooltip.js▲6

    Beautiful, powerful, and extensible native-js tooltip plugin

    2017 · prevwong.github.io · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Gitmoji▲144

    An emoji guide for your GitHub commit messages

    2016 · gitmoji.dev · its alternatives →

16. 16
    DesignBids▲69

    Hire Designers/Architects based on the quotations they send.

    2017 · designbids.in · its alternatives →

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    JavaScript Air - 22: The Science of People in Tech▲65

    What you can do to improve your workspace and community

    2016 · javascriptair.com · its alternatives →

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    JavaScript Jabber▲6

    JavaScript, front-end development, community and careers.

    2016 · its alternatives →

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    Youbeer▲62

    Nullified

    2021 · gist.github.com · its alternatives →

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    Grumbles.js▲7

    Detects when your users swear out loud

    2016 · knpw.rs · its alternatives →

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    Blotter.js▲16

    A JavaScript API for drawing unconventional text effects on the web.

    2018 · blotter.js.org · its alternatives →

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    BrowserHacks▲6

    Extensive list of browser specific CSS and JavaScript hacks

    2016 · browserhacks.com · its alternatives →

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    bulg.▲6

    Create powerful website interactions with ease.

    2024 · its alternatives →

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    Polished js▲6

    A lightweight toolset for writing styles in JavaScript

    2017 · polished.js.org · its alternatives →

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