Metrix

Project Metrix was founded by Hasnain, a developer and technical SEO specialist with extensive experience in building and optimizing web infrastructure. His work on platforms such as Creaytic.com and ToolGuide.tech exposed a recurring challenge in the industry: the disconnect between development-focused tooling and marketing usability. While many solutions existed, few were fast enough to integrate seamlessly into a developer’s workflow or intuitive enough for marketing teams to act on efficiently. By 2026, Hasnain positioned Project Metrix as a community-first platform focused on accessibility and performance. The decision to keep core technical features free reflects his experience as a creator and his belief that high-quality tools should not be restricted by costly paywalls. He continues to lead the development of the extension, prioritizing privacy by design (no data tracking) and maintaining a lightweight architecture that performs reliably across all machines without introducing browser lag.

Metrix is for the Frontend Developer who needs to ensure their code is SEO-ready before a site goes live. It is the perfect companion for anyone working with Next.js or React who needs to verify that server-side rendering is correctly populating meta tags. It takes the guesswork out of technical implementation by showing the "rendered" result exactly as the search engine sees it.

It is also an essential tool for SEO Consultants and Agency Marketers. If you are performing a quick site audit for a prospective client, Metrix allows you to pull up their technical flaws during a live meeting. Instead of saying "I'll send you a report," you can show them their missing H1 tags or broken canonicals on the spot.

• • Digital Designers: Who need to download and inspect images from a reference site for inspiration or audit.
• • Content Managers: Who want to verify that their blog posts have the correct OG (Open Graph) tags for social media sharing.

Metrix is an all-access pass to a website's technical structure. With a single click, users can view the Meta Title, Meta Description, and Canonical URL of any page. It clearly indicates if a page is Indexable or if it's being blocked by robots.txt or no-index tags. This immediate feedback is vital for troubleshooting organic traffic drops.

A standout feature in 2026 is the Image Inspector and Downloader. Metrix crawls the page and lists every image asset found. Users can see the alt-text, the file size, and the dimensions. Most powerfully, you can download any image directly from the extension interface, which is a massive time-saver for designers and competitors' research.

For advanced users, the extension features a **Technical History Record**. This allows you to keep a log of the sites you have audited, creating a searchable record of past SEO scores and technical configurations. It also includes a **Header Hierarchy Tool** that visualizes H1 through H6 tags, making it easy to spot broken semantic structures that confuse search engine bots.

Hasnain has maintained a strict Free Community Strategy for Metrix. In 2026, the extension is 100% free to download and use. Unlike many "freemium" extensions that limit the number of audits per day or hide image downloads behind a subscription, Metrix provides full access to its technical suite at no cost.

There are no hidden tiers or credit card requirements. The goal of the extension is to act as a bridge to the broader ToolGuide.tech ecosystem. By providing massive value for free through the extension, Hasnain builds trust with the developer and SEO community.

The most important thing to remember is that Metrix is a Browser-Side tool. This means it analyzes the page as it is rendered on your screen. If a website uses "Dynamic Rendering" (different code for bots vs humans), you should use Metrix alongside a server-side crawler to ensure total accuracy.

Also, pay attention to the Extension Permissions. To work correctly, Metrix needs to read the data on the page you are visiting to pull the meta tags. Because it is built by a trusted developer like Hasnain, you can be sure that this data is processed locally and is never sent to a central server or sold to third parties.

While Metrix is highly specialized for technical SEO and image management, other extensions offer different perspectives. Detailed SEO Extension is a great alternative for those who want a more "marketing-focused" overview, while SEO Meta in 1 Click is a very lightweight option for those who only need the absolute basics.

• • SEO Quake: Better for domain-level metrics like Alexa rank and backlink counts.
• • Ahrefs SEO Toolbar: Best for those who already pay for an Ahrefs subscription and want that data in their browser.

• Does Metrix work on all browsers? Currently, Metrix is optimized as a Chrome Extension. It also works on other Chromium-based browsers like Microsoft Edge and Brave.

• Can I download high-res images with Metrix? Yes. Metrix detects all images on the page. If the site is serving a high-resolution version, the extension will provide the link to that specific file.

• Is my data safe with Metrix? Absolutely. Metrix analyzes the page locally. No personal data or browsing history is ever collected or sent to Hasnain's servers.

• Can I see Schema Markup with this extension? Yes, Metrix includes a dedicated Schema validator that highlights JSON-LD and Microdata directly in the audit panel.