# Code Formatter

> Beautify code instantly in Firefox. No more minified CSS, compressed JSON, or unreadable source code—this extension automatically detects and formats it all with syntax highlighting.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/web-code-formatter](https://chrome-stats.com/d/web-code-formatter)

## Overview

- **ID:** `web-code-formatter`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** sparkle\_64
- **Category:** web-development,appearance,language-support
- **Daily users:** 26
- **Weekly downloads:** 16
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.9.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-02
- **First published:** 2025-11-06
- **Size:** 1.75 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/web-code-formatter/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/Grey-Magic/code-formatter-extension](https://github.com/Grey-Magic/code-formatter-extension)

## Description

Code Formatter for Chrome instantly beautifies code in your browser. It auto-detects 15+ languages (JSON, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, PHP, Markdown, XML, YAML, LESS, SASS, Python, SQL, Go, C++, Rust, Java, C#) and presents nicely formatted code with syntax highlighting.

Core features include automatic beautification of minified code, collapsible sections, line numbers, and a one-click copy/download option. It works offline with local files, requires zero configuration, and follows a privacy-first approach: no data collection, no trackers, and no external servers.

## Rankings

- #22,033 — Overall
- #38 — format
- #57 — code
- #82 — coding
- #84 — codes
- #173 — qr code

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `scripting`
- `tabs`
- `storage`
- `contextMenus`

### Host permissions

- `<all_urls>`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate 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 was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/web-code-formatter)