JSON Lite

Fast JSON viewer - highlights, shows items count/size, handles large files

JSON Lite - Fast JSON Viewer for Chrome

JSON Lite is a Chrome extension that allows you to format JSON/JSONP responses and clipboard, select and format/encode/decode text on every page, and collapse arrays, objects, and long values. It also counts items and properties in a collection, shows collection sizes, and does its best to show large and invalid JSON files. With the ability to save the original JSON document and copy a working JSON from the formatted JSON, JSON Lite is a versatile tool for handling JSON data.
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Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Rating: 4.88
(56)
Version: 24.6.3 (Last updated: 2024-06-10)
Creation date: 2019-06-18
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • storage
  • activeTab
  • tabs
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 24.22K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
JSON Lite (v21.3.0)
4.50 (102) 14,045+
JSON Lite (v24.6.3)
4.60 (7) 3,003+
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Extension summary

Features:

  • Format JSON/JSONP responses and clipboard
  • Select and format/encode/decode text on every page
  • Collapsible arrays, objects and long values
  • Collapse all childs with Ctrl(Command) + Click
  • Collapse property also on all sibling items with Alt(Option) + Click
  • Count items and properties in a collection
  • Show collection sizes
  • Do its best to show large (10MB+) JSON files
  • Do its best to show invalid JSON files
  • Do not sort objects with numeric keys
  • Do not round large numbers
  • "Save as..." saves the original JSON document
  • Select and copy a working JSON from the formatted JSON
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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Very easy to use
  • Fast and efficient, even with large files
  • Supports customization of themes
  • Displays number of entries in an array
  • Lightweight and minimalist design
Cons
  • Occasional issues with wrapping lines
  • Some date formats incorrectly interpreted as epoch time
  • Recent updates may cause functionality issues
Most mentioned
  • Best JSON viewer extension available
  • Nice and fast performance
  • Ability to customize themes
  • Works well with various JSON formats
User reviews
Very easy and good extensions. I liked the wrap option!
by Wael Gazia, 2024-11-27

Very easy
by Hugo Moran, 2024-11-11

by AKM Miraz Hossain, 2024-07-03
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Extension safety

Risk impact

JSON Lite requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

JSON Lite has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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