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Lens - Advanced JSON Viewer

by contact.sumantasaha@gmail.com · Developer Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Auto-formats and enhances JSON in your browser with advanced search, themes, data pinning, and robust large file support.

Users
39
−1 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
4
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#119K
#99K among extensions
Version
3.10.9
updated 22 Jun 2026

Users

monthly, 16 months
02040Jul 2025Mar 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 39 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 16 months
024Jul 2025Mar 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 4 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 Lens - Advanced JSON Viewer

Does your browser struggle to open large JSON files? Are you tired of switching between tabs to compare data? Meet Lens, the next-generation JSON Viewer designed for modern developers. Lens replaces raw data with a stunning, interactive, and high-performance data explorer. Whether you are debugging an API, analyzing 10MB+ datasets, or comparing production vs. staging responses, Lens makes it effortless. 🚀 EXCLUSIVE: MULTI-FILE SYNC & COMPARE Most viewers only handle one file at a time. Lens allows you to load multiple JSON files side-by-side in a single window. • Synchronized Navigation: Expanding a nested key (like "user.address") in one file automatically expands it in ALL open files. • Contextual Comparison: Instantly spot differences in structure between environments without manually clicking through deep nesting on every file. ⚡ UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE Lens includes a dedicated "Performance Mode" with virtual scrolling logic. • Zero Lag: Handles massive files (10MB+) and heavy arrays without freezing your browser. • Smart Loading: Automatically detects file size and optimizes rendering to ensure the viewer loads instantly. 🛠️ DEVELOPER TOOLKIT Lens is packed with tools to speed up your workflow: • TypeScript Generator: One-click "TS" button generates full TypeScript Interfaces for your data. • Breadcrumbs: Hover over any item to see its exact path (e.g., "response.users[0].id") and click to jump there. • Table View: Transform arrays of objects into a sortable, filterable spreadsheet grid. • Graphing: Automatically detects URLs and renders them as clickable links. 🔍 ADVANCED SEARCH Stop using basic Ctrl+F. Lens offers a powerful search engine: • Key:Value Logic: Search specifically for "status:200" or "id:123". • Boolean Operators: Use "+" to find items matching multiple terms (e.g., "+error +fatal"). • Scoped Search: Limit results to just Keys, just Values, or "Filter Results" to hide everything that doesn't match. 🎨 BEAUTIFUL & CUSTOMIZABLE • 12 Pro Themes: Includes Midnight Blue, Monokai, GitHub Light, Solarized, and more. • 9 Coding Fonts: Customize your view with Fira Code, JetBrains Mono, Inter, and others. • Glassmorphism UI: A modern, distraction-free interface with sticky headers. 📂 FLEXIBLE INPUTS • Auto-detects JSON on web pages. • Drag & drop local .json files. • Paste text directly from the clipboard. • Import from URL. 🔒 PRIVACY FOCUSED Lens works entirely offline within your browser. Your data is parsed locally and is never sent to any server or third party. CONTROLS SHORTCUTS: • "f" : Focus Search • "e" : Expand All • "c" : Collapse All • "Ctrl + Click" : Recursive Expand/Collapse • "?" : Open Help Menu Upgrade your workflow with Lens today.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+2+5.4%00.00
30 days−1−2.5%00.00
6 months+9+30.0%+10.00
1 year+26+200.0%+30.00

Version history

30 versions recorded
3.10.922 Jun 2026
3.10.83 Jun 2026
3.10.719 May 2026
3.10.525 Feb 2026
3.10.211 Feb 2026
3.10.120 Jan 2026
3.10.019 Jan 2026
3.9.914 Jan 2026

Details

Category
Developer Tools
First seen
5 Jul 2025
Size
110 KB
Languages
en-US
Pricing
Free
Extension ID
hbmaigflnhhcnlkiaffchlndchbnjifi

Permissions and risk

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

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