# ChromeLogger

> Parses and displays messages from X-ChromeLogger-Data and X-ChromePHP-Data headers in DevTools Web Console facilitating server-side debugging via the Chrome Logger protocol ( https://craig.is/writing/chrome-logger/ ).

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/chromelogger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/chromelogger)

## Overview

- **ID:** `chromelogger`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** BurningMoth
- **Category:** web-development,other
- **Daily users:** 512
- **Weekly downloads:** 19
- **Rating:** 4.61 / 5 (28 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-09-27
- **First published:** 2017-10-10
- **Size:** 26 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/chromelogger/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/burningmoth/burningmoth-chromelogger-firefox](https://github.com/burningmoth/burningmoth-chromelogger-firefox)

## Description

ChromeLogger is a Chrome extension that integrates server-side debugging directly into the Chrome DevTools Web Console by parsing messages from the `X-ChromeLogger-Data` and `X-ChromePHP-Data` headers. It activates when DevTools is open and the debugged tab reloads or navigates, restoring functionality similar to Firefox versions 43–56 when the "Server" button was toggled in the Web Console.

The extension supports configurable style options for various `console` methods and data types, providing a customizable debugging experience. It requires a server-side component to generate the necessary headers, acting as a reader (not a writer) of debug data. It also supports parsing data from the DOM even after headers are sent, enabling comprehensive debugging workflows. Visit the homepage for more detailed information and implementation guidance.

## Rankings

- #4,894 — Overall
- #14 — chrome
- #40 — chrome browser
- #55 — choose
- #59 — component
- #66 — console

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `<all_urls>`
- `activeTab`
- `webRequest`
- `webNavigation`
- `storage`
- `notifications`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users initially experienced errors with console method assumptions causing TypeErrors, but these were resolved in updates starting from version 1.1.1. The add-on is now praised for restoring devtools functionality and reliably logging messages, outperforming similar tools. The lack of a public issue tracker or repository was a drawback. Overall, recent updates have enhanced stability and user satisfaction.

### Pros

- Fixes issues with developer tools integration, effectively 'unbreaking' devtools.
- Works as expected now after recent updates, with logging functioning correctly.
- Improved reliability compared to other add-ons handling ChromePHP messages.
- Regular updates have resolved prior errors and improved performance.

### Cons

- Previously had errors due to assumptions about console method handling, causing TypeErrors.
- Initial versions had compatibility issues with the way logging methods were identified and executed.
- Lack of a public repository made reporting issues or submitting fixes difficult.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/chromelogger)