View source is dead. See how the browser renders a page, not just what the server sends.

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Version
4.0
Update
June 6, 2023
Size
73.68KiB
Developer
viewrenderedsource.com
Category
Users
30,000+
Rating
4.51351 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ContextMenus
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View Rendered Source Extension

A lightweight Chrome Extension that shows you how the browser has constructed (rendered) a page's original HTML into a functioning DOM, including modifications made by JavaScript.

An essential tool for web developers using JavaScript frameworks like Angular, ReactJS and Vue.js, and for SEOs to understand how search engines see your pages, especially considering Google's dynamic serving workaround.

Differences between raw and rendered versions are highlighted line-by-line showing how JavaScript has modified a page at render time.

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There are 3 sections:

* Raw: The source code sent from the server to the browser before the DOM is rendered. The same as you'll see with traditional 'View Source' in the browser (after minor formatting tweaks)

* Rendered: The rendered page after the source has been interpreted into a DOM, including any modifications made by Javascript

* Difference: The difference between the rendered source and the raw source. Differences occur when JavaScript has modified the DOM.

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Adaptive website?
If you serve different source code to mobile devices, emulate this easily with a mobile user-agent checkbox.

Dynamic serving for Google?
(More info: https://developers.google.com/search/docs/guides/dynamic-rendering)
Using Google's dynamic rendering workaround designed for Javascript-heavy sites? Just request the raw source as Googlebot and ensure perfect technical SEO. Works with GatsbyJS and Prerender.

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Problems? Questions? Suggestions?

DM the developer: https://twitter.com/ItsHogg

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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install View Rendered Source extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install View Rendered Source extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install View Rendered Source extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install View Rendered Source extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download View Rendered Source extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a View Rendered Source extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the View Rendered Source Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the View Rendered Source extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the View Rendered Source extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for View Rendered Source extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the View Rendered Source extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download View Rendered Source extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install View Rendered Source extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the View Rendered Source extension file

Select and download the View Rendered Source extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the View Rendered Source extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your View Rendered Source extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the View Rendered Source extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install View Rendered Source extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Gehteuch nichtsan (RFDarter) (ID: 000000592bd0af71) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 04/21/2024 does simply not work. html code gerateed with js is not shown at all

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Suzanne Edelman (ID: 000000eac32e14fb) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 12/27/2023 seems cool but it loses the $_POST so it's useless to me.

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Nenad Stojkovic (ID: 000000555b20b215) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/05/2023 Amazing extension, keep the outstanding work!!

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Glen Allsopp (ID: 000000015f4b7429) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/18/2023 This has been super useful on a *lot* of occasions. Thanks for making it, Jon!

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Shaishav Gandhi (ID: 000000d26b5b9721) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/29/2023 Works like a charm. Flawless opertation. Keyboard shortcut comes in very handy.