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DataLayer Checker Plus Chrome Extension Analysis

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Chrome extension ID: blglfmihmnbhfgfbomofeljmididgfhe

A developer utility extension that monitors and displays all messages pushed to the dataLayer in real-time. It provides a dedicated UI to inspect Google Tag Manager (GTM) and Shopify sandboxed dataLayers.

Developer:Growth Academy
Version:1.0.3
Size:76.13KiB
Last updated:
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External:Chrome Web StoreOfficial website

Overview

Installs

20K+

Rating

★ 4.9

69 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

Low review signal

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

Listing positioning

Positions itself as the simplest method for debugging and verifying dataLayer implementations without needing the browser console. It emphasizes specialized support for Shopify Customer Events and automatic data type coloring.

Inferred product pattern

Technical utility for web analytics debugging with a specific competitive advantage in the Shopify ecosystem.

Review-backed pain points

Users reported bugginess on certain sites (e.g., Google Calendar) and frustration with the JSON copy-paste area including unnecessary characters (arrows). One user noted poor navigation and instructions.

Observed feature gaps

Lack of a blacklist/whitelist feature to control which sites the extension runs on.

Tags
DataLayer DebuggerGTM ToolShopify AnalyticsWeb AnalyticsDeveloper Utility
Target users

- Web Developers

- Web Analysts

- Digital Marketers

- Shopify Store Owners

Primary use cases

- Debugging GTM dataLayer pushes

- Verifying Shopify Customer Events

- Real-time dataLayer monitoring without console access

Positive themes

- Simplified debugging workflow

- Superior visibility into Shopify sandboxed dataLayers compared to GTM

- Intuitive user interface

- Real-time updating capabilities

Negative themes

- Stability issues on specific websites

- Lack of site-specific controls

- Poor JSON copy-paste formatting

Observed friction

- Performance complaints detected

- No pricing friction observed; the tool appears to be free.

Evidence boundary: Analyzed store listing and 11 review samples including high and low ratings. Review sample size is small relative to the total user base.
Complaint summaries
Review-backed complaint signals grouped by operational area.

Support

No direct support complaints, though one user mentioned poor instructions.

Reliability

Reports of the extension being buggy on specific sites like Google Calendar and one claim of it not working.

Privacy

No privacy complaints observed.

Access & pricing

- Free usage observed

- No account requirement observed

- Free plan or free usage claimed

Store listing facts

Listing assets

- Screenshots: 4

- Videos: 1

- Languages: 1

Trust signals

- Developer contact

- Official website

Store metadata

- Version: 1.0.3

- Size: 76.13KiB

- 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

dataLayer checkerGTM debuggerShopify dataLayer toolinspect dataLayer

Comparison

DataLayer Checker Plus vs GTM Previewbest dataLayer debugger extension

Problem

debug dataLayer without consoleverify Shopify customer eventsdataLayer not firing

Alternative

GTM debug mode alternativedataLayer inspector extension

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Screenshots

DataLayer Checker Plus screenshot
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Links

Website: growthacademy.io

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