1. Wappalyzer
Identifies the technology stack behind any website.
Why it replaces React Developer Tools: Wappalyzer is a solid alternative in the same category as React Developer Tools.
Best React Developer Tools Alternatives in 2026
React Developer Tools 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 React Developer Tools
React Developer Tools adds Components and Profiler panels to Chrome DevTools so you can inspect the component hierarchy, edit props and state live and record render performance.
Comparison at a glance
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| React Developer Tools (original) | 3.9 | 5M+ | Free | React developers debugging component state and render performance. |
| Wappalyzer | 4.6 | 3M+ | Freemium | Developers, agencies and sales teams researching what a site is built with. |
| Web Developer | 4.5 | 1M+ | Free | Web developers who want quick access to common debugging tools without opening DevTools. |
| Web Scraper | 4.1 | 800K+ | Freemium | Marketers and analysts pulling structured data from sites |
| JSON Formatter | 4.3 | 2M+ | Free | Anyone poking at REST APIs directly in the browser. |
| Redux DevTools | 4.6 | 1M+ | Free | Redux DevTools for debugging application's state changes. |
| Vue.js devtools | 4.1 | 1M+ | Free | DevTools browser extension for Vue.js |
| axe DevTools - Web Accessibility Testing | 3.8 | 400K+ | Free | Accessibility Checker for Developers, Testers, and Designers in Chrome |
| Meta Ads Data Advisor | 3.9 | 3M+ | Free | Meta Ads Data Advisor automates connecting your website and marketing data to Meta for better ad performance. No developers needed. |
| Tag Assistant | 3.9 | 3M+ | Free | The Tag Assistant extension works with Tag Assistant to help troubleshoot installation of gtag.js and Google Tag Manager. |
| Take Webpage Screenshots Entirely - FireShot | 4.8 | 3M+ | Free | Anyone who needs fast, reliable full-page screenshots for work, support or documentation. |
React Developer Tools alternatives in detail
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2. Web Developer
Adds a toolbar button with various web developer tools.
Why it replaces React Developer Tools: Web Developer is a solid alternative in the same category as React Developer Tools.
3. Web Scraper
Point-and-click scraper that exports site data to CSV.
Why it replaces React Developer Tools: Web Scraper is a solid alternative in the same category as React Developer Tools.
4. JSON Formatter
Makes raw JSON responses readable in the browser.
Why it replaces React Developer Tools: JSON Formatter is a solid alternative in the same category as React Developer Tools.
5. Redux DevTools
Redux DevTools for debugging application's state changes.
Why it replaces React Developer Tools: Covers similar ground in the Developer Tools category: Redux DevTools for debugging application's state changes.
6. Vue.js devtools
DevTools browser extension for Vue.js
Why it replaces React Developer Tools: Covers similar ground in the Developer Tools category: DevTools browser extension for Vue.js
7. axe DevTools - Web Accessibility Testing
Accessibility Checker for Developers, Testers, and Designers in Chrome
Why it replaces React Developer Tools: Covers similar ground in the Developer Tools category: Accessibility Checker for Developers, Testers, and Designers in Chrome
8. Meta Ads Data Advisor
Meta Ads Data Advisor automates connecting your website and marketing data to Meta for better ad performance. No developers needed.
Why it replaces React Developer Tools: Another popular Developer Tools extension: Meta Ads Data Advisor automates connecting your website and marketing data to Meta for better ad performance. No developers needed.
9. Tag Assistant
The Tag Assistant extension works with Tag Assistant to help troubleshoot installation of gtag.js and Google Tag Manager.
Why it replaces React Developer Tools: Another popular Developer Tools extension: The Tag Assistant extension works with Tag Assistant to help troubleshoot installation of gtag.js and Google Tag Manager.
10. Take Webpage Screenshots Entirely - FireShot
Take FULL webpage screenshots. Capture, edit and save them to PDF/JPEG/GIF/PNG, upload, print, send to OneNote, clipboard or email.
Why it replaces React Developer Tools: Another popular Developer Tools extension: Take FULL webpage screenshots. Capture, edit and save them to PDF/JPEG/GIF/PNG, upload, print, send to OneNote, clipboard or email.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to React Developer Tools?
Wappalyzer is the closest match. Wappalyzer is a solid alternative in the same category as React Developer Tools.
Is there a free alternative to React Developer Tools?
Yes — Web Developer, JSON Formatter, Redux DevTools are free.