JSON Formatter

Format your JSON so that it is indented correctly for easier reading.

JSON Formatter - Chrome Extension

JSON Formatter is a Chrome extension that allows you to easily format your JSON for improved readability. It provides a simple tool to indent and organize your JSON structure, making it easier to read and understand. Whether you need to format JSON returned by a web service call, fix badly formatted JSON, prototype a JSON structure, or debug a web service call, JSON Formatter is the perfect tool for the job. With its convenient toolbar icon and right-click context menu, you can quickly format JSON in a new browser tab. Additionally, you have the option to choose between tabs and spaces for formatting.
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Extension stats

Users: 354
-12
Version: 1.0.4 (Last updated: 2022-10-28)
Creation date: 2020-03-20
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • clipboardRead
  • clipboardWrite
  • contextMenus
Size: 1.67M

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
JSON Formatter (v1.0.4)
3.50 (2) 3,155+
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Extension summary

A simple tool to quickly and easily format your JSON for easier reading.

This tool is useful if you :

  • want a quick way to format JSON that is returned as a single line by a Web service call.
  • have a JSON structure that's just badly formatted,
  • just want to prototype a JSON structure and have it formatted as you type rather than worry about formatting it yourself.
  • want to see the formatted JSON while debugging a web service call

Features:

  • available as an icon on your toolbar
  • a right-click context menu allows you to select JSON and format it in a new tab in your browser
  • choose between tabs and spaces for formatting

Extension safety

Risk impact

JSON Formatter requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

JSON Formatter has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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