Salesforce has introduced the Web Console, now available in beta starting April 14, 2026. It is a browser-based IDE embedded directly within Salesforce, allowing developers to access debug logs, execute SOQL queries, run Anonymous Apex, analyze query plans, and edit code inline—without leaving the platform.

This guide explains what the Web Console is, how to enable it, how to use its core features step by step, and how it fits into real-world development workflows. Whether you're an admin exploring Apex or a full-stack developer aiming to reduce tool overhead, this tool is worth your attention.

The Web Console is a lightweight, browser-based development environment designed to bridge the gap between outdated legacy tools and complex local setups. It allows developers to perform essential tasks like writing Apex code and running SOQL queries directly inside their Salesforce org.

• Modern Replacement: Replaces Developer Console and unsupported Workbench
• No Setup Needed: Runs entirely in your browser
• Universal Access: Available in all Salesforce orgs
• Context-Aware: Launch from relevant Setup pages
• LWC Support: View and edit Lightning Web Components
• Secure: Inherits your existing permissions

The traditional Developer Console has been in use for over a decade but lacks support for modern features like Lightning Web Components. While many developers use VS Code with Salesforce extensions, it requires local installation and configuration.

Web Console simplifies this by offering a fast, browser-based solution for quick development, debugging, and analysis tasks—without switching tools.

Feature	Description
Debug Log Viewer	View and analyze Apex execution logs
SOQL Query Builder	Execute queries with formatted results
Query Plan Inspector	Analyze query performance and indexing
Anonymous Apex	Run ad-hoc Apex code instantly
Inline Apex Editing	Edit Apex classes and triggers
Visualforce Support	View and edit Visualforce pages
LWC Viewer	Inspect Lightning Web Component code

1. Go to Setup
2. Search for Web Console (Beta)
3. Enable it by switching it to Active

• Access from the top-right corner of Salesforce
• Or launch from Setup pages like Apex Jobs

1. Open Web Console
2. Navigate to the SOQL Editor
3. Write your query and click Execute
4. View formatted results
5. Use Query Plan tab for performance insights

1. Go to Anonymous Apex tab
2. Write your code
3. Click Execute
4. Check Debug Logs for output

Capability	Developer Console	Web Console
Anonymous Apex	Yes	Yes
SOQL Editor	Yes	Yes
LWC Support	No	Yes
UI Experience	Outdated	Modern

Salesforce Web Console represents a significant step forward in simplifying development workflows. By bringing powerful tools directly into the browser, it reduces dependency on external IDEs and improves productivity for both beginners and experienced developers.

As the beta evolves, it has the potential to become the default development environment within Salesforce.