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Netflix Debug Overlay

Click the button or press Ctrl+Shift+Alt+D to activate. Read-only, does not modify Netflix in any way.

How to install

You will need to install an extension such as Tampermonkey, Greasemonkey or Violentmonkey to install this script.

You will need to install an extension such as Tampermonkey to install this script.

You will need to install an extension such as Tampermonkey or Violentmonkey to install this script.

You will need to install an extension such as Tampermonkey or Userscripts to install this script.

You will need to install an extension such as Tampermonkey to install this script.

You will need to install a user script manager extension to install this script.

(I already have a user script manager, let me install it!)

How to install

You will need to install an extension such as Stylus to install this style.

You will need to install an extension such as Stylus to install this style.

You will need to install an extension such as Stylus to install this style.

You will need to install a user style manager extension to install this style.

You will need to install a user style manager extension to install this style.

You will need to install a user style manager extension to install this style.

(I already have a user style manager, let me install it!)

Author
nicopasla
Daily installs
0
Total installs
3
Ratings
0 0 0
Version
1.0.0
Created
2026-03-15
Updated
2026-03-15
Size
14.2 KB
License
MIT
Applies to

Netflix Debug Overlay

A simple userscript that replaces Netflix debug panel with a clean, more clear overlay.

Used to check to see if Netflix is outputting the quality that you want.

Screenshot

VIDEO

  • Resolution
  • Bitrate (playing & buffering)
  • Buffer size
  • Codec
  • Frame rate
  • VMAF score (playing / buffering)
  • HDR support with type if available
  • ABR usage

AUDIO

  • Bitrate
  • Channels
  • Buffer size
  • Codec
  • Language

NETWORK

  • Throughput
  • CDN hostname
  • DRM system (Widevine, PlayReady, FairPlay)
  • DRM max resolution

PLAYBACK

  • Dropped frames / total frames
  • Volume
  • Position / duration

Disclaimer

This script is read-only. It only reads data that Netflix already exposes through their own built-in debug panel. It does not modify Netflix, intercept requests, or change anything about your playback.

This script cannot:

  • Unlock 4K, HDR, or higher resolutions
  • Change your audio or video quality
  • Bypass DRM restrictions

Installation

  1. Install Tampermonkey or Violentmonkey for your browser
  2. Click Raw on netflix-debug-overlay.user.js and Tampermonkey/Violentmonkey will prompt you to install it

Usage

  1. Go to any Netflix watch page
  2. Click the Show Debug button

Notes

  • The overlay only appears on /watch pages
  • The overlay is not visible when fullscreen
  • The overlay updates every second
  • Use Netflix Sans font when available

License

MIT