# Toggle View Source

> Toggle 'view-source:' on the current URL to view or revert the page source code.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/toggle-view-source](https://chrome-stats.com/d/toggle-view-source)

## Overview

- **ID:** `toggle-view-source`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Salvatore Noschese
- **Category:** web-development
- **Daily users:** 216
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-06-02
- **First published:** 2024-05-31
- **Size:** 12 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/toggle-view-source/)
- **Website:** [https://salvatorenoschese.it/rilascio-dellestensione-toggle-view-sources-firefox/](https://salvatorenoschese.it/rilascio-dellestensione-toggle-view-sources-firefox/)

## Description

Toggle View Source is a simple yet powerful Chrome extension that allows users to quickly toggle the 'view-source:' prefix on the current URL. This functionality enables instant viewing of the page's source code or reverting back to the normal webpage view without needing to manually edit the URL.

Designed for web developers and curiosity-driven users alike, this extension streamlines inspecting page sources. It supports seamless switching, enhancing productivity and learning. The source code is openly available, showcasing transparency and encouraging customization.

## Rankings

- #7,937 — Overall
- #12 — source
- #17 — source code
- #21 — toggle
- #22 — resource
- #216 — coding

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `contextMenus`
- `tabs`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/toggle-view-source)