View Rendered Source

View source is dead. See how the browser renders a page, not just what the server sends.

What is View Rendered Source?

View Rendered Source is a Chrome extension that provides a visual understanding of how a browser interprets and renders a page's original HTML into a functioning Document Object Model (DOM). It highlights modifications made by JavaScript and presents how the raw source has been evolved into the rendered source. 'View Rendered Source' is essential for web developers using JavaScript frameworks and SEOs for its capability to emulate diverse user-agents and ensure optimal technical SEO.

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By: https://viewrenderedsource.com

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Users: 30,000+

Rating: 4.51 (37)

Version: 4.0 (Last updated: 2023-06-06)

Creation date: 2020-05-16

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

contextMenus
storage

Host permissions:

http://*/*
https://*/*

Size: 75.45K

Email: jo*****@gmail.com

URLs: Website

Ranking

# 5362 ▼ 15

Other rankings

#653 in Developer Tools

#3 in source keyword 30 ▼ 1

#12 in source code keyword 26

#29 in mobile view keyword 30 ▼ 4

#65 in javascript keyword 44

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Extension summary

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A lightweight Chrome Extension that shows you how the browser has constructed (rendered) a page's original HTML into a functioning DOM, including modifications made by JavaScript.

An essential tool for web developers using JavaScript frameworks like Angular, ReactJS and Vue.js, and for SEOs to understand how search engines see your pages, especially considering Google's dynamic serving workaround.

Differences between raw and rendered versions are highlighted line-by-line showing how JavaScript has modified a page at render time.

There are 3 sections:

Raw: The source code sent from the server to the browser before the DOM is rendered. The same as you'll see with traditional 'View Source' in the browser (after minor formatting tweaks)
Rendered: The rendered page after the source has been interpreted into a DOM, including any modifications made by Javascript
Difference: The difference between the rendered source and the raw source. Differences occur when JavaScript has modified the DOM.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Useful for comparing rendered and source code
Great for SEO and QA needs
Keyboard shortcut functionality is praised
Good execution of the tool
Works well for finding issues in development

Cons

Does not work on many sites recently
Issues with capturing JavaScript generated HTML
Keyboard shortcut conflicts with typing Umlauts
Lacks a dark mode option
Does not allow for comparing different DOM states easily

Most mentioned

Has been useful for many occasions
Suggested feature for dark mode
Requests for better HTML visualization for Shadow DOM
Complaints about functionality breaking recently
Excellent feedback on usability

Recent reviews

This seems like an amazing tool over "Ctrl + U" Could you add a dark mode option?

Caden Williamson, 2024-07-24

An essential bit of tech. I've been using it for years. Great stuff!

Crystal Carter, 2024-06-27

@john you already know I love this extension - used it for years now. Suggestion - can you add an additional code highlighter for shadow DOM? I'm really struggling to distinguish shadow DOM vs Rendered using your extension. We're connected on LinkedIn, message me if you need more info. Cheers, Chris