# VT View Source

> View source code of HTML, CSS, JavaScript or XML files from Web.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.tozalakyan.viewsource`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Vagharshak Tozalakyan
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 891,321
- **Rating:** 4.26 / 5 (4,715 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.9.17
- **Last updated:** 2023-08-24
- **First published:** 2011-09-28
- **Publisher country:** AM
- **Size:** 1.50 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tozalakyan.viewsource)
- **Website:** [http://tozalakyan.com/](http://tozalakyan.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://tozalakyan.com/vt-view-source.html](https://tozalakyan.com/vt-view-source.html)

## Description

VT View Source is a powerful Chrome extension designed to help developers and web enthusiasts view the source code of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or XML files directly from the web. It supports various MIME types, providing syntax highlighting with over 35 themes, adjustable colors, line numbers, text wrapping, and search functionality.

Users can open source code by entering a URL or sharing the page from their device browsers. Additional features include clickable in-source links, a Desktop Browser Emulator mode, bookmark support, the ability to copy or share unformatted source code, and the option to save code locally. VT View Source is free, ad-free, and optimized for both mobile and desktop browsers, making it a versatile tool for source code inspection.

## Rankings

- #72,967 — Overall
- #16 — source code

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`

## Review summary

VT View Source is praised as a free, ad-free lightweight source viewer that stores HTML/CSS/XML/JS as external files for editing in external editors. Users value its accurate HTML rendering on mobile, speed, and ease of use, plus its learning-friendly nature. The built-in Validate tool helps identify and explain harmful lines. Common drawbacks are the inability to copy-paste inside the app, occasional back-navigation lag or crashes, and limited support for additional file formats.

### Pros

- Free and ad-free usage
- Can save HTML, CSS, XML, and JS externally and be edited in your preferred editor
- Accurate HTML viewing on mobile with fast/low-footprint performance
- Helpful for learning and experimentation, offering a creative starting point
- Includes a Validate feature that highlights harmful lines and explains why

### Cons

- Cannot copy and paste within the app
- Back navigation after following links can lag or crash
- Limited support for additional web file types (wish-listed formats like JSON, YAML, MD, BSON, Protobuf, TOML)

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