# Debuggable Browser

> This browser allows you to inspect and debug any web page using Chrome DevTools

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.pertiller.debuggablebrowser](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.pertiller.debuggablebrowser)

## Overview

- **ID:** `net.pertiller.debuggablebrowser`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** David Pertiller
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 21,789
- **Rating:** 2.91 / 5 (193 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** 2016-08-14
- **First published:** 2015-03-14
- **Publisher country:** AT
- **Size:** 952 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.pertiller.debuggablebrowser)
- **Website:** [https://www.pertiller.tech](https://www.pertiller.tech/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.pertiller.tech/datenschutzerklaerung](https://www.pertiller.tech/datenschutzerklaerung)

## Description

**Debuggable Browser** is a specialized browser designed for web developers and designers to inspect and debug web apps on Android devices using Chrome's Developer Tools. It allows remote debugging by connecting your device to a PC or Mac, enabling developers to identify layout issues, JavaScript errors, and animation glitches that often only appear on mobile browsers — particularly the Android stock browser.

This extension bridges the gap between desktop and mobile web environments by offering a debug-enabled WebView, making it easier to reproduce and fix bugs that can be elusive on mobile devices. Setting up remote debugging involves enabling Developer Mode, connecting your device via USB, and then using Chrome's inspect feature on your computer to access the debugging tools in real-time. This ensures high-quality user experiences across platforms, especially for Android users facing browser-specific issues.

Learn more at [Pertiller's blog on remote debugging](https://www.pertiller.tech/blog/remote-debugging-the-android-native-browser).

## Rankings

- #420,622 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`

## Review summary

Many users express frustration, calling the app fake or useless because it lacks developer tools or inspect element features on mobile devices. However, one review clarifies that the app is intended to connect with a computer for development purposes, not as a standalone inspect tool, explaining the negative feedback. Overall, users expect features not provided by the app and perceive it as non-functional or a scam.

### Pros

- The app performs its intended function when connected to a computer for developers.

### Cons

- App does not include developer tools or inspect element features on mobile.
- Users perceive the app as fake or a scam due to lack of expected features.
- App has no visible options or tools within itself, leading to user disappointment.
- Users want integration of DOM view or inspect element functionality within the app, which is missing.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.pertiller.debuggablebrowser)