# Format JSON Online

> Format JSON Online has <10 active installs and 47 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Format JSON Online shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**This plugin adds a “JSON Formatter” tool under the Tools menu in your WordPress admin. It allows you to quickly paste unformatted JSON, click a button, and get beautified, validated output without leaving your site.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 663
- **Downloads (30 days):** 47 (-24.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Oct 14, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** anilpeter75 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/anilpeter75/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/format-json-online/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [beautify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/beautify/) | #5 | 6 |
| [formatter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/formatter/) | #3 | 3 |
| [JSON](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/json/) | >100 | 146 |
| [tool](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tool/) | #49 | 59 |
| [validate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/validate/) | #6 | 6 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| beautify | #31 | 71 |
| formatter | #19 | 95 |
| JSON | >100 | 7,293 |
| tool | >100 | 10,000 |
| validate | >100 | 3,688 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Minify HTML](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/minify-html-markup/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (33) | Mar 18, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 2 | [Fast HTML Minify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fast-html-minify/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 19, 2025 | 34/100 |
| 3 | [Code Snippet Beautifier](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wplp-code-snippet/) | <10 | — | May 22, 2019 | 21/100 |
| 4 | [Annytab Code Prettify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/annytab-code-prettify/) | <10 | — | Nov 30, 2020 | 21/100 |
| 6 | [Comment Beautifier](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comment-beautifier/) | <10 | — | Dec 9, 2025 | 36/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Format JSON Online free?
Yes. Format JSON Online is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Format JSON Online safe to use in 2026?
Format JSON Online shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Format JSON Online?
Format JSON Online is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 663 times since it launched in October 2025. It was downloaded 47 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Format JSON Online work with WordPress 7.1?
Format JSON Online is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Format JSON Online last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on October 14, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Format JSON Online?
Format JSON Online is developed and maintained by anilpeter75.

### What are the best alternatives to Format JSON Online?
The most popular alternatives to Format JSON Online are Minify HTML (10K+ installs), Fast HTML Minify (20+ installs) and Code Snippet Beautifier (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/format-json-online/ · Generated 2026-10-25 06:52 UTC by PageForge