The easiest way to debug and check the dataLayer implementations without having to use the browser console!

Latest Version

Version
2.3.15
Update
July 26, 2020
Size
93.13KiB
Developer
sublimetrix.com
Category
Users
100,000+
Rating
4.72727 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
*://*/*
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Datalayer Checker Extension

Sublimetrix is happy to release Datalayer Checker 2 with several new features and a revamped design!

NEW FEATURES:
- Flat & Json view
- Copy to clipboard variables (fast GTM variable mapping)
- Auto pushes coloring
- Custom coloring rules to overwrite auto coloring mode
- Syntax coloring within pushed objects
- “ecommerce” key is now highlighted in push messages
- “gtag” objects identified
- Enable or disable datalayer console log messages
- Enable a page toolbar displayed only when a datalayer is found
- Inject up to 5 GTM containers when browsing websites
- Code optimization and bugs fixed


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All messages pushed in a dataLayer will be listed in the extension tab, either when a page loads, through an event or when data is manually pushed.

You just need to install this extension and visit any website before clicking on the extension icon to display the dataLayer content. The basic setup works for Google Tag Manager default dataLayer but user settings will be soon available for custom implementations.

As the extension is still in development, you may encounter some bugs (don’t hesitate to report them!) as well as new features soon!

Ready to save time and efforts? Give it a try!

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Changelog:
2.3: Flat view and \"Copy to clipboard\" features!
2.2: Datalayer loading animation!
2.1: New helpful toolbar!
2.0: New features! New design!
1.3: Datalayer Checker now preserve your pushed objects directly in the browser console.
1.2: Datalayer Checker works now with GTM listeners.
1.1: Auto-detection of the dataLayer name.
1.0: We are happy to offer you DataLayer Checker! The best Chrome extension to check the GTM dataLayer. Enjoy!
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Datalayer Checker extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Datalayer Checker 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 Datalayer Checker extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Datalayer Checker extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Datalayer Checker extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Datalayer Checker 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 Datalayer Checker Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Datalayer Checker extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Datalayer Checker extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Datalayer Checker 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 Datalayer Checker 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 Datalayer Checker extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Datalayer Checker 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 Datalayer Checker extension file

Select and download the Datalayer Checker 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 Datalayer Checker 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 Datalayer Checker 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 Datalayer Checker 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 Datalayer Checker extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Trojan Geek (ID: 0000006dd4a57e48) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/25/2022 nice one

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Jiří Náhlovský (ID: 0000005fe5472bd7) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 03/10/2021 One thing is missing.. configuration of dataLayer object variable would be appreciated. Otherwise looks good.

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Stephen Akins (ID: 0000006857c7affc) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 12/10/2020 Okay... so some items are blue and some are grey. What does that mean? Are things as they should be? Should some be blue that are currently grey? Aren't there any possible comments or advice?

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Loic CHOSSIERE (ID: 0000000e12a26880) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/30/2020 Very useful, especially the injection and logging part ! Thank you you are a real saviour for GTM debugging :)

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Tobias Vuorelma (ID: 00000061f5bb44c4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/12/2020 Works perfectly for my use!