Top 10 VS Code Extensions for Web Developers in 2026

1. ESLint + Prettier

Auto-format and lint your code on save.

ext install dbaeumer.vscode-eslint
ext install esbenp.prettier-vscode

2. GitLens

See git blame, history, and compare changes inline.

ext install eamodio.gitlens

3. Thunder Client

Test APIs directly in VS Code without Postman.

ext install rangav.vscode-thunder-client

4. GitHub Copilot

AI-powered code completion and suggestions.

ext install GitHub.copilot

5. Error Lens

See errors and warnings inline with your code.

ext install usernamehw.errorlens

6. Auto Rename Tag

Automatically rename paired HTML/JSX tags.

ext install formulahendry.auto-rename-tag

7. Tailwind CSS IntelliSense

Autocomplete for Tailwind CSS classes.

ext install bradlc.vscode-tailwindcss

8. PHP Intelephense

The best PHP language server for VS Code.

ext install bmewburn.vscode-intelephense-client

9. Console Ninja

See console.log output inline while coding.

ext install nicholasyager.console-ninja

10. Import Cost

See the size of imported packages inline.

ext install wix.vscode-import-cost

Bonus Settings

// settings.json
{
    "editor.formatOnSave": true,
    "editor.defaultFormatter": "esbenp.prettier-vscode",
    "editor.codeActionsOnSave": {
        "source.fixAll.eslint": true
    },
    "emmet.includeLanguages": {
        "javascript": "javascriptreact"
    }
}