JSON Formatter

Makes JSON easy to read. Open source.

What is JSON Formatter?

JSON Formatter is a Chrome extension based on the open-source project at https://github.com/callumlocke/json-formatter. It serves the primary function of transforming complex JSON data into a more readable format, greatly aiding in debugging and data analysis. The extension also provides an option to force return of content-type as application/json, offers font customization, addresses the leading semicolon bug in JSONP, and supports a dark mode for a user-friendly interface.

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Users: 10,000+

Rating: 4.43 (21)

Version: 0.6.0.3 (Last updated: 2022-06-18)

Creation date: 2020-05-10

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

webRequest
webRequestBlocking
<all_urls>

Size: 31.67K

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Ranking

# 9066 ▼ 78

Other rankings

#695 in Developer Tools ▼ 1 #57 in json keyword 70

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox

JSON Formatter (v0.1)

5.00 (2) 3,514+

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Extension summary

Analyze keywords

based on https://github.com/callumlocke/json-formatter add force to return application/json content-type action; change the font; fixed JSONP leading semicolon bug; dark mode.

User reviews

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Pros

Fast and simple to use
Useful for learning about JSON and server requests
Works effectively for most JSON formats

Cons

Does not handle boolean type elements properly
Incompatible with dark mode in Chrome v100+, causing pages to turn completely black
Not working for some users

Most mentioned

In the new Chrome dark mode (v100+), the whole page turns black
Not working
Works like a charm

Recent reviews

In the new Chrome dark mode (v100+), the whole page turns black, not a great experience

Vincent, 2022-05-11

♥

Ahmed Hafez, 2021-02-27

Not working

Grigore, 2021-01-24

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Extension safety

Risk impact

JSON Formatter is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install JSON Formatter if you trust the publisher.