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Life & fun · July 13, 2017

URLColors – Chrome Extension to Visually Distinguish Envs Based on URL

URLColors – Chrome Extension to Visually Distinguish Envs Based on URL launched on July 13, 2017 with 23 votes, #768 of 2,972 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 9 years on.

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URLColors is a Chrome extension that helps users visually distinguish different environments based on website URLs. It allows users to customize the appearance of their browser based on which site they're visiting, making it easier to identify whether they're working in development, staging, or production environments. The extension is useful for developers and technical teams who frequently switch between multiple versions of the same application.

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