1. Remove YouTube Shorts
Removes YouTube Shorts and prevents you from wasting your precious time.
Why it replaces JSON Formatter: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Removes YouTube Shorts and prevents you from wasting your precious time.
Best JSON Formatter Alternatives in 2026
JSON Formatter is a strong option, but it is not the right fit for everyone. Below are 10 alternatives compared on rating, install base, pricing and the use case each one actually wins on.
About JSON Formatter
Format, minify, and validate JSON instantly — private, offline, no tabs.
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Full reviewComparison at a glance
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JSON Formatter (original) | — | — | Free | Format, minify, and validate JSON instantly — private, offline, no tabs. |
| Remove YouTube Shorts | — | — | Free | Removes YouTube Shorts and prevents you from wasting your precious time. |
| NotebookLM Web Importer | — | — | Free | Import YouTube videos, playlists, web pages, and more to Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) with one click |
| Adblock for YouTube™ | — | — | Free | Remove all adverts from YouTube. Block adverts and pop-unders on YouTube videos and remove all other types of adverts. Make YouTube… |
| YouTube Row Fixer | — | — | Free | A browser extension for customizing the videos per row and to fix big thumbnail issue |
| Video Ad Block Youtube | — | — | Free | AdBlocker for YouTube, Hotstar, JioCinema and etc. |
| AI Summary for YouTube | — | — | Free | Get YouTube Video Summary in seconds and let you quickly get the content of the video, save time and learn quicker. |
| Vertical Tabs in Side Panel | — | — | Free | Display and manage tabs vertically in the browser sidebar. |
| Return YouTube Dislike | 4.5 | 5M+ | Freemium | Return YouTube Dislike restores the ability to see dislikes on YouTube. Starting December 13th 2021, YouTube removed the ability t. |
| Video Speed Controller | 4.5 | 3M+ | Free | Students and anyone watching long videos or lectures |
| SponsorBlock | 4.6 | 2M+ | Free | Anyone who watches sponsor-heavy YouTube channels daily. |
JSON Formatter alternatives in detail
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2. NotebookLM Web Importer
Import YouTube videos, playlists, web pages, and more to Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) with one click
Why it replaces JSON Formatter: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Import YouTube videos, playlists, web pages, and more to Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) with one click
3. Adblock for YouTube™
Remove all adverts from YouTube. Block adverts and pop-unders on YouTube videos and remove all other types of adverts. Make YouTube…
Why it replaces JSON Formatter: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Remove all adverts from YouTube. Block adverts and pop-unders on YouTube videos and remove all other types of adverts. Make YouTube…
4. YouTube Row Fixer
A browser extension for customizing the videos per row and to fix big thumbnail issue
Why it replaces JSON Formatter: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: A browser extension for customizing the videos per row and to fix big thumbnail issue
5. Video Ad Block Youtube
AdBlocker for YouTube, Hotstar, JioCinema and etc.
Why it replaces JSON Formatter: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: AdBlocker for YouTube, Hotstar, JioCinema and etc.
6. AI Summary for YouTube
Get YouTube Video Summary in seconds and let you quickly get the content of the video, save time and learn quicker.
Why it replaces JSON Formatter: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Get YouTube Video Summary in seconds and let you quickly get the content of the video, save time and learn quicker.
7. Vertical Tabs in Side Panel
Display and manage tabs vertically in the browser sidebar.
Why it replaces JSON Formatter: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Display and manage tabs vertically in the browser sidebar.
8. Return YouTube Dislike
Return YouTube Dislike restores the ability to see dislikes on YouTube. Starting December 13th 2021, YouTube removed the ability t.
Why it replaces JSON Formatter: Another popular YouTube extension: Return YouTube Dislike restores the ability to see dislikes on YouTube. Starting December 13th 2021, YouTube removed the ability t.
9. Video Speed Controller
Keyboard shortcuts to speed up, slow down and skip any HTML5 video.
Why it replaces JSON Formatter: Another popular YouTube extension: Keyboard shortcuts to speed up, slow down and skip any HTML5 video.
10. SponsorBlock
Skips sponsor segments in YouTube videos automatically.
Why it replaces JSON Formatter: Another popular YouTube extension: Skips sponsor segments in YouTube videos automatically.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to JSON Formatter?
Remove YouTube Shorts is the closest match. Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Removes YouTube Shorts and prevents you from wasting your precious time.
Is there a free alternative to JSON Formatter?
Yes — Remove YouTube Shorts, NotebookLM Web Importer, Adblock for YouTube™ are free.