ASP.NET - Viewstate Size

Question

Is there a reliable method for viewing the size of the viewstate on any given postback?

Answer 1

I would recommend using FireFox addon called "Viewstate Size". Quick, simple and convenient.

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/5956/

Answer 2

1. Enable Trace in the web.config.
2. Browse the application http:////Trace.axd
3. In the "Control Tree" Section , sum up the ViewState Size and Control state Size of the controls.