View Page Source

What Is the View Page Source Tool?

View Page Source is a browser-based tool that fetches any public webpage and displays its raw HTML source code — the same content you would see by pressing Ctrl+U in your browser. It is useful for developers debugging markup, SEO teams auditing meta tags and structured data, and researchers reverse-engineering page structure without leaving the browser or opening DevTools.

Unlike browser-native View Source which only works on the page you're visiting, this tool lets you paste any public URL and instantly see the server-rendered HTML. The tool also extracts every meta tag and outbound link into separate tabs so you can audit them in seconds.

How to Use the View Page Source Tool?

Follow the steps below to fetch and inspect any webpage's source code.

• Paste URL: Enter any public webpage URL into the input field.
• Click View Source: The tool fetches the raw HTML via a CORS proxy in your browser.
• Switch tabs: Toggle between HTML Source, Meta Tags, and Links to inspect different parts of the page.
• Inspect HTML: Read the server-rendered HTML markup (before JavaScript runs).
• Audit meta tags: Review every <meta> element including SEO tags, Open Graph, and Twitter Cards.
• Extract links: Pull every <a href> into a clean deduplicated list.
• Copy or download: Use the action buttons to copy the output to your clipboard or download it as an HTML file.

Why Use the View Page Source Tool?

These benefits make View Page Source essential for developers, SEO specialists, and researchers.

• SEO Audits: Verify title tags, meta descriptions, canonical URLs, Open Graph, and Twitter Card configuration on any page.
• Structured Data Check: Inspect <script type="application/ld+json"> blocks to verify schema.org markup.
• Fetch Any URL: Unlike browser View Source, this tool lets you inspect any public URL without opening it first.
• Three Views in One: Switch between HTML Source, Meta Tags, and Links without re-fetching the page.
• Pre-JavaScript Markup: See the raw server-rendered HTML before any client-side JS modifies the DOM.
• Mobile-Friendly: View page source on phones and tablets where browser View Source isn't accessible.
• Download as HTML: Save the fetched source as an .html file for offline review or sharing.
• Free to Use: No signup, no install, no rate limits for normal usage.

Key Features of the View Page Source Tool

Here are the key features that make this View Page Source tool useful for SEO audits and debugging.

• Raw HTML Display: Shows the server-rendered HTML source — the same content as Ctrl+U in your browser.
• Meta Tag Extractor: Lists every <meta> element in a dedicated tab for SEO audits.
• Link Extractor: Pulls every <a href> into a deduplicated list for link audits.
• CORS Proxy Fetch: Uses a public CORS proxy so you can fetch any public URL from the browser.
• Three-Tab UI: Switch between HTML Source, Meta Tags, and Links views without re-fetching.
• One-Tap Copy: Send the source code, meta tags, or link list to your clipboard.
• HTML Download: Save the fetched source as a .html file for offline analysis.
• Mobile-Ready: Works on phones and tablets — view page source from any device.

Use Cases of the View Page Source Tool

Here are common ways developers, SEO teams, and researchers use the View Page Source tool.

• SEO Tag Audits: Verify title, description, canonical, robots, Open Graph, and Twitter Card configuration on any page.
• Schema Markup Verification: Find and inspect application/ld+json blocks for product, FAQ, article, and breadcrumb schemas.
• Competitor Research: Reverse-engineer competitor page structure, meta strategy, and internal linking patterns.
• Mobile SEO Debugging: Inspect page source on mobile devices where browser View Source isn't accessible.
• Pre-JS Markup Check: See what crawlers see before client-side JavaScript modifies the DOM.
• Link Audit: Extract all outbound and internal links from a page for QA, broken-link checks, or sitemap building.
• Meta Tag Compliance: Verify required meta tags are present before publishing or after a CMS migration.
• Learning & Reverse Engineering: Study how well-built sites structure their markup, meta, and structured data.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does View Page Source do?

It fetches any public webpage and displays its raw HTML source code — the same content you would see using Ctrl+U in your browser. You can also extract meta tags and outbound links from the source.

Is the View Page Source tool free?

Yes, the tool is completely free with no signup or subscription required, and there are no per-fetch limits for normal usage.

Can this tool fetch any URL?

It can fetch any publicly accessible URL that does not block cross-origin requests (CORS). Password-protected pages and pages requiring login cannot be fetched.

Does this show the rendered page or the raw HTML?

It shows the raw HTML returned by the server — the same content you would see using View Page Source in your browser (Ctrl+U). JavaScript-rendered content added after page load will not appear.

Are my URLs stored or logged?

The tool uses a public CORS proxy (allorigins.win) to fetch pages. No URLs or content are stored by this tool itself.

Can I extract meta tags from the page?

Yes, the Meta Tags tab lists every <meta> element from the fetched page — useful for SEO audits and checking Open Graph or Twitter Card configuration.

Can I extract links from the page?

Yes, the Links tab pulls every <a href> element from the page's HTML into a clean deduplicated list — useful for link audits and broken-link checks.

Can I download the source as a file?

Yes, you can download the fetched HTML as an .html file for offline review, or copy it to your clipboard.

Why view page source?

Viewing page source is essential for SEO audits (verifying meta tags, structured data, canonical URLs), debugging (inspecting markup before JS runs), and reverse-engineering page structure for competitive research.

Does the tool work on mobile?

Yes, the View Page Source tool is fully responsive and works on phones and tablets, with touch-friendly tab switching for HTML Source, Meta Tags, and Links views.