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JSON Scraper & Playground

by Divyek Soni · Developer Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 17 Oct 2026

Detect, format, and validate JSON right from any page instantly.

Users
11
+3 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
2
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#186K
#155K among extensions
Version
1.0
updated 12 Jun 2026

Users

monthly, 4 months
0611Jun 2026Sep 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 17 Oct 2026: 11 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 4 months
012Jun 2026Sep 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 17 Oct 2026: 2 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About JSON Scraper & Playground

The Problem: The "Context-Switching" Tax As a developer, you live in the browser, but you spend half your time fighting it. When you need to inspect an API response or a data-heavy script tag, you are forced into a repetitive, inefficient workflow: Copy the messy, minified JSON string. Switch to an external tab (JSONLint, Postman, or a random formatter site). Paste and wait for the page to load. Repeat every time you need to check a slightly different value. This context-switching destroys your "flow state" and forces you to move sensitive API data to third-party servers just to make it readable. The Solution: JSON Scraper & Playground JSON Scraper & Playground brings the power of a professional API workbench directly into your toolbar. It keeps you in your IDE or browser tab, turning passive data viewing into an active, productive workspace. Key Features: Auto-Detection: Automatically scans the current page for JSON blobs hidden in <pre>, <code>, or <script> tags. One-Click Formatting: Instantly turn minified, unreadable JSON into clean, pretty-printed code. Built-in Playground: Don't just view data—test it. Use our side-panel playground to parse, validate, and manipulate JSON without leaving your current page. Comparison Mode: Highlight differences between two JSON snapshots side-by-side. Perfect for debugging API changes or data-state updates. Privacy-First: All processing happens locally in your browser. Your data never leaves your machine. Why Developers Love It Zero Tab-Switching: Save minutes every hour by staying in your workspace. Offline-Ready: Works perfectly without needing an internet connection. Lightweight & Fast: Built for speed—zero bloat, zero background tracking.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%00.00
30 days+3+37.5%00.00

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where JSON Scraper & Playground appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
json#87new

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.012 Jun 2026

Details

Category
Developer Tools
First seen
12 Jun 2026
Size
14 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
github.com
Extension ID
ceajncafcmempihnhahahioihpepgcpo

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 3, likelihood 2
Permissions
activeTabstoragescriptingclipboardWrite
Site access
<all_urls>
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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