view-current-source

View the source code of a page at its current state.

View Current Source Chrome Extension

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.

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Extension stats

By: https://greinr.com

Users: 2,000+

Rating: 3.16

(25)

Version: 1.7 (Last updated: 2024-08-18)

Creation date: 2013-10-29

Permissions:

activeTab
contextMenus
scripting
storage
tabs

Size: 348.16K

Email: th*****@greinr.com

URLs: Website

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 20,105 ▲ 4

Other rankings

#3221 in Developer Tools ▲ 8 #8 in source keyword 31 ▲ 3 #11 in source code keyword 26 ▲ 2

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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.

User reviews

regular

fred ramos, 2024-01-24

no update on reload page

Web Technologies (WT), 2022-07-14

Add possibility to check local files source. Add possibility to change theme

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 impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

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