rightonpage.dev

What It Is

Right On Page Devtools is a browser extension for web developers that aims to overlay common debugging information directly on top of a webpage. It supports Chrome, Firefox, Edge, macOS Safari, and iOS Safari, with a particular focus on inspecting elements, viewing console logs, and monitoring Fetch/XHR requests in Safari on iPhone and iPad. This helps reduce the need to connect a mobile device to a Mac for debugging.

Core Features and Ecosystem

Its core value is combining logs and API requests in one place: developers do not need to switch back and forth between Console, Network, Headers, Payload, and Response panels. They can view requests, responses, headers, and errors directly in the page. It also supports one-click copying of nested JSON, unified search across logs/URLs/headers/payloads/responses, filtering out noise such as GA or appinsights, error alerts, and exporting an element’s HTML + CSS. Technically, the extension wraps console, fetch, and XMLHttpRequest, and listens for error and unhandledrejection events. The available text does not mention support for specific frameworks, nor does it describe any SDK/API or self-hosting capability.

Pricing and Privacy

The pricing model is a one-time lifetime license. Each license supports up to 5 devices, and future new features are included for free. The page also mentions “Get a lifetime license for FREE,” but does not explain the exact conditions or price. Payments are handled through Gumroad, and the website states that it does not collect credit card information itself. On privacy, the extension claims no tracking and no data collection, and requests permissions on a per-site basis rather than requiring global access. This is an important plus for a developer tool.

Pros, Cons, and Who It’s For

The main strengths are its short workflow, clear focus on mobile Safari use cases, and broad cross-browser coverage. It is suitable for frontend developers, indie developers, and anyone who needs to troubleshoot mobile web issues. Its limitations are also clear: it cannot sniff responses with certain content-security-policy script-src restrictions; features such as preserving logs, showing all network requests, and viewing local storage changes are still planned; and its open-source status, support channels, and exact pricing are not disclosed.

Access from China and Alternatives

There is no evidence in the text about accessibility from China, so it should be treated as unknown. Since payment depends on Gumroad, convenience for domestic Chinese payments also cannot be confirmed. Possible alternatives include built-in browser DevTools, Safari Web Inspector, Eruda, vConsole, Charles Proxy, and Proxyman. Overall, this is not a large-scale debugging platform, but a practical extension focused on in-page debugging and the pain points of mobile Safari development.