Netflix Debug Overlay

Netflix's built-in debug panel (Ctrl+Alt+Shift+D) is cluttered and difficult to read.

This overlay presents the same information in a cleaner, more readable format so you can quickly verify:

• If you're actually getting what you're supposed to get
• If HDR is active
• What bitrate Netflix is delivering

What it shows

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.

Installation

1. Install Tampermonkey or Violentmonkey for your browser
2. Install the script Your userscript manager 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
• Uses Netflix Sans font when available

License

MIT