JSON Formatter

Makes JSON easy to read. Open source.
What is JSON Formatter?
JSON Formatter is an open-source Chrome extension that makes JSON and JSONP easy to read. It comes with several features including syntax highlighting with multiple themes, collapsible trees with indent guides and line numbers. It also offers clickable URLs and allows you to toggle between raw and parsed JSON. The extension works on any valid JSON page, and even on local files once enabled from chrome://extensions. Furthermore, you can inspect the JSON simply by typing 'json' in the console. The source code can be found at github.com/nikrolls/json-formatter.

Extension stats

By: Nik Rolls
Users: 30,000+
Rating: 4.37 (65)
Version: 0.10.0 (Last updated: 2017-05-08)
Creation date: 2017-05-08
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • *://*/*
  • <all_urls>
Size: 41.88K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
JSON Formatter (v0.1)
5.00 (2) 3,636+
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Extension summary

Makes JSON easy to read. Open source. A fork of the original (no-longer updated) extension by Callum Locke.

FEATURES • JSON & JSONP support • Syntax highlighting with 36 light and dark themes • Collapsible trees, with indent guides • Line numbers • Clickable URLs • Toggle between raw and parsed JSON • Works on any valid JSON page – URL doesn't matter • Works on local files too (if you enable this in chrome://extensions) • You can inspect the JSON by typing "json" in the console

(Note: this extension might clash with other JSON highlighters/beautifiers, like ‘JSONView’, ‘Pretty JSON’ or ‘Sight’ – disable those before trying this.)

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Offers themes in both light and dark modes
  • Can show both formatted and raw data on one page
  • Meets the specific needs of users for JSON formatting
  • Users appreciate its functionality when it works
Cons
  • Not functioning with the most recent version of Chrome
  • Issues with displaying local JSON files properly
  • Some users experienced problems with line numbering
  • Limited functionality compared to other JSON extensions
  • Frequent reports of the extension not working at all
Most mentioned
  • Not working with the most recent version of Chrome
  • Local files not opening correctly
  • Desire for more content-type options
  • Positive feedback about themes
  • Need for better automatic fixing of JSON data
Recent reviews
Actualmente 26/03/2024 no funciona la extension, la podrian arreglar?, muchas gracias!
by Juegos Retro, 2024-03-26

FYI for anyone saying this no longer works: there is a NEW version of this extension by callumlocke.com. Just do a search for the same name, "JSON formatter" and it should come up as one of the first results.
by A C, 2024-01-19

FYI: Working with local files can be can turned on at "Manage Extensions" > "Allow access to file URLs"
by Gergely Glosz, 2023-04-03
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Extension safety

Risk impact

JSON Formatter requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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