Get Source Code of a Webpage – View HTML

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Get Source Code of Webpage


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About Get Source Code of Webpage

Get Source Code of Webpage fetches the raw HTML of any public URL and shows it in a clean, readable view. It is useful when you cannot open developer tools, for example on a phone, or when you want to see the HTML a server returns before any JavaScript runs.

Get source code of a webpage

The source code shows what search engine crawlers receive first: the title and meta tags, canonical and robots tags, structured data, headings, links and the scripts the page loads.

How to view a page's source code

  1. Enter the full URL of the page.
  2. Click Get Source Code.
  3. Scroll or search the result for the tags and elements you want to check.

What to check in the source

  • Title and meta description: confirm they exist and match what you expect.
  • Canonical tag: <link rel="canonical"> should point to the preferred version of the page.
  • Robots meta tag: make sure important pages are not accidentally set to noindex.
  • Structured data: look for application/ld+json blocks and validate them with Google's Rich Results Test.
  • Hidden or injected code: unexpected scripts or links can be a sign of a compromised site.

Source code vs. the rendered page

Modern sites often build part of the page with JavaScript after it loads. The source code shows the original HTML only, so content added later by scripts may not appear here. Google renders JavaScript too, but content that is present in the initial HTML is discovered faster and more reliably.

Tips for reading HTML quickly

Use your browser's find function to jump straight to what you need: search for <title, description, canonical, robots or ld+json. Check the <head> section first, because that is where most SEO tags live. If you are comparing two versions of a page, copy both sources into our Diff Checker to see exactly what changed between them.

Frequently asked questions

Is it legal to view a page's source code?

Yes. The HTML of a public page is sent to every visitor's browser. Reusing someone else's code or content is a separate matter and may be restricted by copyright.

Why is some content missing?

It is probably loaded by JavaScript after the initial HTML, which this tool does not run.

Can I view the source of a page behind a login?

No. The tool can only fetch pages that are publicly accessible.

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