JSON Formatter

JSON Formatter

Formats JSON automatically! Open Source, Available with 60+ Themes, Syntax Highlighting, automatically linkifies links and more.

What is JSON Formatter?
JSON Formatter is a comprehensive Chrome extension designed to automate the formatting and beautifying of JSON files within the Chrome browser. With over 60 unique themes, intuitive syntax highlighting, and clickable hyperlink feature, this extension strives to enhance readability and debug efficiency. Users can effortlessly switch viewing modes, toggle dark mode, and customize theme preferences using shortcut keys. The extension can operate offline, works with all JSON webpages, and respects user privacy by not tracking or utilizing analytics.
Stats
Users: 30,000+
Rating: 4.46 (24)
Version: Version 2.0.5 Beta (Last updated: 2023-10-15)
Creation date: 2021-09-08
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
Host permissions:
  • *://*/*
  • <all_urls>
Size: 94.66K
URLs: Website
Stats date:

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JSON Formatter (v2.0.3.0)
5.00 (2) 911
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4.60 (7) 8,592+
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Summary

JSON Formatter automatically formats and prettifies JSON in Chrome. It comes with support for syntax highlighting and over 60 themes. It also makes links clickable automatically and has multiple modes to view JSON, including Parsed Mode, Formatted Raw Mode, and Raw Mode.

You can toggle between modes using shortcut keys:

Parsed Mode: P key Formatted Raw Mode: Shift + R key Raw Mode: R key Toggle Dark Mode: D key Toggle Toolbar: T key

Features: ● Over 60 themes for both light and dark mode ● Syntax highlighting ● Works offline ● No tracking or analytics

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User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Nice UI and font
  • Comes with dark mode
  • Good performance
  • Sorting option
Cons
  • High CPU usage on some browsers
  • Issues with dark/light mode switching
  • No leading lines
  • Empty objects shown as [object Object]
  • Issues with local JSON files
Most mentioned
  • Ability to save configuration
  • Annoying toolbar display on page load
  • Issues with dark/light mode switching
  • No leading lines
  • Empty objects shown as [object Object]
Recent reviews
Covers half of screen with non-closeable banner "Your JSON formatter got updated"

by Pedro Lopes Pedro Lopes, 2024-03-09

by Fayzullo Asqarov Fayzullo Asqarov, 2024-02-03
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Safety
Risk impact

JSON Formatter may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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