JSON Viewer

Port of Firefox's JSON Viewer
What is JSON Viewer?
'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.

Extension stats

Users: 30,000+
Rating: 4.64 (44)
Version: 2.2.0 (Last updated: 2024-03-26)
Creation date: 2018-05-27
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 143.36K

Other platforms

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
  • Effective JSON display and debugging UI
  • Loved by users for its functionality
  • Port of the Firefox JSON viewer
  • Best JSON viewer according to multiple users
Cons
  • Issues arising after Chrome updates
  • Limited features in the UI currently
  • Slow performance reported by some users
Most mentioned
  • Does what it says on the tin
  • Loved it
  • Problems with updates
  • Request for more features
Recent reviews

by Niklas Bausch, 2024-08-13

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Extension safety

Risk impact

JSON Viewer is relatively safe to use as it 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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