JSON Viewer

Port of Firefox's JSON Viewer

JSON Viewer: A Chrome Extension for Displaying JSON Files

'JSON Viewer' is a Chrome extension that enhances your JSON file viewing experience. Modelled after Firefox's version, it takes raw JSON files opened in the browser and turns them into syntax-highlighted, easy-to-read, and interactive displays. It collapses arrays and objects for clearer visibility and allows for exploration through expandable '+' icons. The source code can be retrieved from its website on GitHub.
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Extension stats

Users: 30,000+
Rating: 4.64
(45)
Version: 2.2.0 (Last updated: 2024-03-26)
Creation date: 2018-05-27
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 143.36K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

This is a port of Firefox's JSON Viewer

If you open a JSON file in the browser, it is parsed and given syntax highlighting. Arrays and objects are shown collapsed, and you can expand them using the "+" icons.

Source code: https://github.com/pd4d10/json-viewer

User reviews

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Pros
  • Displays JSON in a useful debugging UI
  • Similar to the Firefox JSON viewer
  • Easy to use and intuitive
  • Loved by many users
Cons
  • Stopped working after recent Chrome updates
  • Limited functionality in UI
  • Performance issues reported
Most mentioned
  • Does not work anymore
  • Works now in Chrome 117
  • Easy to work with
  • Loved it
  • Best JSON viewer
User reviews
by Hagen Zagola, 2024-10-16


by Niklas Bausch, 2024-08-13
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Extension safety

Risk impact

JSON Viewer requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

JSON Viewer is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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