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HAR/JSON viewer Chrome Extension Analysis

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Chrome extension ID: bghceahjdhjncoohgobeohgnmfnooibd

HAR/JSON viewer is a browser tool that transforms raw HAR or JSON files into a readable, tree-based visual format. It requires manual permission configuration in Chrome settings to process local files effectively.

Developer:Savr Goryaev
Version:1.5.0
Size:133KiB
Last updated:
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External:Chrome Web Store

Overview

Installs

10K+

Rating

★ 4.3

6 reviews

Languages

1 locales

Includes English

Market analysis

Review-backed positioning, friction, and market signals for this Chrome extension.

Backed by review samples

Macro category

Developer & Designer Tools

Pricing friction

Low review signal

Complaint intensity

Moderate review signal

Listing & review signals
Observed signals from store listing text and review samples.

Listing positioning

The extension is positioned as a lightweight utility for visualizing HTTP Archive (HAR) files and structured JSON data. It highlights its ability to parse files both locally and online, offering specific tree-view formatting.

Inferred product pattern

Free utility extension for developer debugging workflows.

Review-backed pain points

The primary pain point is the non-intuitive requirement to manually enable 'Allow access to file URLs' in Chrome extension settings, which leads some users to believe the extension is broken.

Observed feature gaps

The extension lacks an integrated setup wizard or clearer in-app prompts to guide users through the necessary permission changes required for local file access.

Tags
HAR ViewerJSON FormatterNetwork DebuggingDeveloper ToolFile Visualizer
Target users

- Web Developers

- QA Engineers

- Network Analysts

Primary use cases

- Visualizing network logs

- Debugging API responses

- Parsing large JSON files

- Local HAR file inspection

Positive themes

- Clearer visualization than default Chrome network logs

- Useful for deep network log analysis

- Effective for quick inspection of JSON structures

Negative themes

- Confusion regarding file access permissions

- Failure to trigger viewer automatically

- Poorly communicated setup instructions

Observed friction

- None; the extension is free to use.

Evidence boundary: Analysis based on 6 user reviews and store description, identifying a gap in user experience regarding permission configuration. Review sample size is small, representing a niche developer audience.
Complaint summaries
Review-backed complaint signals grouped by operational area.

Support

Complaints are centered on a lack of clear documentation regarding the manual configuration steps required for the extension to function with local files.

Reliability

Some users report the tool 'not working,' though this is typically resolved by adjusting Chrome permission settings.

Privacy

No privacy or security complaints found.

Access & pricing

- Free usage observed

- No account requirement observed

- Free plan or free usage claimed

Store listing facts

Listing assets

- Screenshots: 3

- Videos: 0

- Languages: 1

Trust signals

- Developer contact

Store metadata

- Version: 1.5.0

- Size: 133KiB

- Last updated:

Listing SEO keywords

Search intent keywords
Keyword signals for evaluating how users may discover, compare, or search for this extension category.

Core discovery

HAR viewer chrome extensionvisualize JSON fileopen HAR file in browsernetwork log analyzer

Comparison

HAR viewer alternativebetter than chrome network tab

Problem

cannot open har filehar file viewer not working

Alternative

online HAR viewerJSON tree viewer extension

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Screenshots

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