Chrome extension source viewer

View source code of Chrome extensions, Firefox addons or Opera extensions (crx/nex/xpi) from the Chrome web store and elsewhere.

Chrome Extension Source Viewer: Analyze Extension Files

"Chrome extension source viewer" is a powerful tool that extracts and displays the source code of Chrome extensions, Firefox addons, or Opera extensions, right from the Chrome Web Store or elsewhere. With features including file filtering, code beautification, image preview, permalink generation, and source code downloading, it offers a comprehensive view of extension files. It supports incognito mode, offers optional features and is continuously updated for improved performance.

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Extension stats

By: Rob W

Users: 100,000+

Rating: 4.59

(423)

1 new ratings

Version: 1.7.0 (Last updated: 2023-12-11)

Creation date: 2019-08-30

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

tabs
storage
contextMenus
downloads
declarativeContent

Host permissions:

*://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx*
*://clients2.googleusercontent.com/crx/download/*

Size: 232.45K

Email: ro*****@robwu.nl

URLs: Privacy policy

Ranking

# 2,077 ▼ 47

Other rankings

#1692 in Developer Tools ▼ 2

#1 in source code keyword 26

#2 in chrome extension keyword 76 ▲ 1

#2 in source keyword 30

#9 in extension keyword 92 ▼ 3

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Extension source viewer (v1.7.0)

4.79

(108) 1,754+

Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

Analyze keywords

View the source code of any Chrome extension in the Chrome Web store without installing it.

Features:

Button at the Chrome Web store
- Download extension as zip file
- View source
- Configurable via context menu on button: Set one-click action via "primary action on click".
View source:
- File name/type filter
- Search in the file content (literal or regexp)
- Automatic beautification (formatting) of code
- Syntax highlighting
- Show hashes (md5, sha1, sha256, sha384, sha512) of individual files
- Image preview
- View embedded zip files

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Works great for viewing and downloading extensions
Helps users learn about browser extension development
Provides security by allowing inspection of source code before installation
Responsive updates from developers when Chrome Web Store changes occur

Cons

Not working anymore for some users, possibly due to new Chrome Web Store changes
Some users experienced issues with the icon not working correctly

Most mentioned

Works great
Security and ability to inspect source code
Useful for learning about extension development

User reviews

Alexander Gerber, 2025-01-16

Doesn't work

Maroš Jendrál, 2025-01-13

Daniel James L. Guerrero (Danii), 2024-10-30

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Chrome extension source viewer requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.