Extension source viewer
Extension source viewer - View Source Code of Add-ons
Add-on stats
- tabs
- storage
- contextMenus
- downloads
- alarms
- cookies
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- *://*/*
Ranking
Other platforms
Add-on summary
Adds a button to right of the address bar when a Firefox add-on or Chrome extension is detected. This also includes extensions for the Opera and Edge browsers and Thunderbird. This button shows two options:
- Download extension as zip file
- View source
The default action (showing the above options) can be changed via the "Primary action on click" menu that appears when you right-click on the extension button.
It also adds a context menu item on Firefox and Chrome extension links.
The "View source" option opens a new tab with a simple viewer, with the following features:
- Download-as-zip and download-as-crx at the upper-right corner.
- List of file names, and the option to filter files with a regular expression.
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated.- Allows users to inspect the code of addons before installing
- Provides visibility into potential malicious behavior of addons
- Issues with compatibility on certain browsers
- Some users experienced problems with updates
- Ability to see addon code before installing
User reviews
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Extension source viewer requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Extension source viewer has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.