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What our analysis found

JSON Formatter, used by 40,000 people, is not yet reviewed by Extension Auditor. Its permissions mean it can read and change data on all websites. It comes from a trusted publisher and was last updated in May 2026.

JSON Formatter

JSON Formatter Chrome extension security report

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Supported Languages

🇺🇸English

Extension Info & Metadata

Status
Active
Version
v2.2.0
Size
0.21 MB
Rating
4.4/5
Reviews
35
Users
40,000
Type
Extension
Updated
May 31, 2026
Category
Developer tools
Price
Free
Featured
Yes
Visibility
Listed
Mature
No
By Google
No
Trusted
Yes
This publisherTrack record
1extension
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Publisher Contextual Analysis

Trusted
Author
json-formatter.js.org
MX records exist
Yes
Domain exists
Yes
Is disposable
No
Is role-based
No
Mailbox exists
Yes
Website
Visit
Extensions
1
Active
1
Obsolete
0
Listed
1
Unlisted
0
Users
40,000

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Install growth

Item
Type
Severity
Description
*://*/*
Host
Critical
Broad host access — the extension can read/modify content on every website.
<all_urls>
Host
Critical
Broad host access — the extension can read/modify content on every website.
Contextual Risk Factors
Risk Factor
High
The following context increases the overall risk:• 10% increase: Early script execution enables pre-emptive content manipulation
Broad Host Permissions
Risk Factor
High
This extension has broad host permissions allowing it to access many or all websites.
storage
Permission
Medium
This permission allows storing data locally in the browser. Rated Medium because it can persist sensitive user data, track user activities over time, and potentially store malicious payloads.
unlimitedStorage
Permission
Medium
This permission removes storage quota restrictions. Rated Medium because it can store large amounts of user data without limits, potentially impacting browser performance and storing extensive tracking data.
Early Content Script Execution
Risk Factor
Medium
This extension runs content scripts at document_start.

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About this extension

Formats JSON automatically! Open Source, Available with 60+ Themes, Syntax Highlighting, automatically linkifies links and more.

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JSON Formatter automatically formats and prettifies JSON in Chrome. It comes with support for syntax highlighting and over 60 themes. It also makes links clickable automatically and has multiple modes to view JSON, including Parsed Mode, Formatted Raw Mode, and Raw Mode. You can toggle between modes using shortcut keys: Parsed Mode: P key Formatted Raw Mode: Shift + R key Raw Mode: R key Collapse All: [ Key Expand All: ] Key Toggle Dark Mode: D key Toggle Toolbar: T key Features: ● Over 60 themes for both light and dark mode ● Syntax highlighting ● Works offline ● No tracking or analytics ● Word wrapping and sorting order to stay organized ● Works with any JSON webpage ● Makes links clickable ● Formats JSON automatically ● Raw, Formatted Raw, and Parsed Mode ● Remembers theme preferences ● Shortcut keys for ease of use ● Collapsible toolbar Note: By default, the extension theme is "System Default." It will change according to your browser's theme. If you want it to be the theme of your choice, you have to set it from the "Extension Settings" or "Extension Options." To change the default formatting option and other settings, set your desired option in the extension settings. To make JSON Formatter work properly on all kinds of sites, in the extension permissions, change "Allow this extension to read and change all your data on websites you visit" from "On Click" to "On all sites," if not already set. To use JSON Formatter in local files, enable "Allow access to file URLs" in the extension settings. To use JSON Formatter in Incognito mode, enable "Allow in Incognito" in the extension settings. Some URLs to test on: https://type.fit/api/quotes https://api.github.com/users https://api.github.com/users/arnav-kr https://api.github.com/repos/arnav-kr/arnav-kr/readme https://api.npms.io/v2/search?q=soloalert https://anapioficeandfire.com/api/houses/1 Created By: Arnav Kumar, GitHub: https://github.com/arnav-kr Twitter: https://twitter.com/arnavkr_ Sponsor me: https://github.com/sponsors/arnav-kr Source code: https://github.com/arnav-kr/json-formatter/ Bug reports and suggestions: https://github.com/arnav-kr/json-formatter/issues/ Changelog: https://github.com/arnav-kr/json-formatter/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md

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IPv4
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Version
Size
Verdict
Findings
Permhash
Version 2.1.12 Beta
Latest
0.10 MBNot scanned—
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v2.2.0
0.21 MBNot scanned—
8e96b886ad85ca879c16aa8b576d61455c82ffa2540faac0aba2996b9ea64991
2.1.19
0.10 MBNot scanned—
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Version 2.1.19 Beta
0.10 MBNot scanned—
8e96b886ad85ca879c16aa8b576d61455c82ffa2540faac0aba2996b9ea64991
2.1.16
0.17 MBNot scanned—
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Version 2.1.14 Beta
0.10 MBNot scanned—
8e96b886ad85ca879c16aa8b576d61455c82ffa2540faac0aba2996b9ea64991
2.1.12
0.10 MBNot scanned—
8e96b886ad85ca879c16aa8b576d61455c82ffa2540faac0aba2996b9ea64991
2.1.11
0.10 MBNot scanned—
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Version 2.1.11 Beta
0.10 MBNot scanned—
8e96b886ad85ca879c16aa8b576d61455c82ffa2540faac0aba2996b9ea64991
2.1.9
N/ANot scanned—
8e96b886ad85ca879c16aa8b576d61455c82ffa2540faac0aba2996b9ea64991
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