view-current-source

View the source code of a page at its current state.
What is view-current-source?
view-current-source is a Chrome extension that allows you to view the source code of a page as it is at the moment you look at it. It allows you to view dynamically generated pages, embedded source code, and search through the code as well.

Extension stats

Users: 2,000+
Rating: 3.16 (25)
Version: 1.7 (Last updated: 2024-08-18)
Creation date: 2013-10-29
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • scripting
  • storage
  • tabs
Size: 348.16K
URLs: Website

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Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

View the source code of a page as it is at the moment you look at it. ➤ View the source code of dynamically generated pages. ➤ View the source code that is embedded in the page. ➤ View the source code the way you want.

To view the page's source code, either: ➤ Right-click and select "view current source" from the context menu. ➤ Use the keyboard shortcut (CTRL+Shift+U).

As with "View page source", you can search the source code with "CTRL+F" to find the code section that you're looking for.

Please feel free to suggest more features. Just leave a comment below or contact/follow me on Mastodon: https://social.greinr.com/@thomas

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Great tool for monitoring AJAX calls and dynamic page content.
  • Has been useful for users over several years.
  • Works well when properly set up and with the right settings.
Cons
  • Often displays a blank page without refreshing the site first.
  • Requires a restart of Chrome to function correctly.
  • Lacks essential features like line numbers for debugging.
  • No option appears in the context menu for easy access.
Most mentioned
  • Blank page error needs refreshing the page before use.
  • Restart Chrome to resolve issues.
  • Users suggested allowing plugins to fix display issues.
Recent reviews
regular
by fred ramos, 2024-01-24

no update on reload page

Add possibility to check local files source. Add possibility to change theme
by Dan Rotaru, 2022-01-06
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Extension safety

Risk impact

view-current-source requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

view-current-source is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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