# View Page Source (Mobile)

> Adds the ability to open the page source in a new tab via button (Desktop) or menu (Firefox for Android).

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `view-page-source-mobile`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** David Pacassi Torrico
- **Category:** web-development,appearance,tabs
- **Daily users:** 1,957
- **Weekly downloads:** 5
- **Rating:** 4.35 / 5 (20 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.2resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2017-12-01
- **Size:** 24 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/view-page-source-mobile/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/dpacassi/view-page-source-mobile/issues](https://github.com/dpacassi/view-page-source-mobile/issues)

## Description

**View Page Source (Mobile)** is a lightweight Chrome and Firefox extension designed to give you quick access to the source code of any webpage. Perfectly suited for mobile browsing on Firefox for Android, it adds a convenient menu item, and on desktop browsers, a clickable icon is available for the same purpose. This extension prioritizes user privacy by requesting only necessary permissions and not logging any data.

Fully open source, it encourages collaboration and contributions through GitHub, and you can even use the unpacked version if preferred. Whether you're a developer, student, or curious user, "View Page Source (Mobile)" provides an effortless way to examine HTML source across your devices without compromising security or simplicity.

## Rankings

- #2,194 — Overall
- #185 — Tabs
- #234 — Web Development
- #353 — Appearance
- #2 — mobile view
- #4 — source

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `<all_urls>`
- `activeTab`
- `tabs`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users appreciate that the View Page Source (Mobile) add-on works effectively on Firefox for Android, especially in nightly versions, and values its simplicity and minimal permission requirements. However, several reviews express concern over the lack of updates to keep pace with newer Firefox Android versions and the absence of dark mode support. Additionally, some users wish for enhanced features like live HTML viewing.

### Pros

- Works well on Firefox for Android, including nightly builds
- Requires fewer permissions compared to similar extensions
- Simple and useful functionality
- Highly appreciated by users for its effectiveness on mobile

### Cons

- Lack of updates for the latest Firefox Android versions
- No dark mode support on new Firefox for Android
- Desire for live HTML viewing feature

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