Auto Text Expander
Create custom keyboard shortcuts to expand and replace text as you type!
Auto Text Expander: Keyboard Shortcuts for Firefox
'Auto Text Expander' is a Firefox add-on that empowers users to create custom keyboard shortcuts for the purpose of expanding and replacing text as they type. This ingenious tool, a port from Chrome Webstore, is widely appreciated for its functionality and user-convenience. It has been released under the MIT license.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
Weekly download count: 67
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- tabs
- storage
- unlimitedStorage
- <all_urls>
- notifications
- clipboardRead
Size: 181.66K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
Other platforms
Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Easy to set up and use
- Helps with repetitive tasks
- Works in some text fields and search engines
- Allows unlimited shortcuts
Cons
- Unreliable performance, often doesn't work
- Issues with popular sites like Google Docs, Facebook, and Discord
- Data storage limit prevents adding more shortcuts
- JQuery injection causes unwanted console activity
- Difficult to remove or reset stored data
Most mentioned
- Does not work in many popular applications and websites
- Unreliable and inconsistent performance
- Data storage limitations hinder usability
- Requires more effective updating and compatibility adjustments
- Would benefit from a hotkey feature for easier access
User reviews
Unreliable, works whenever it wants.
by soadfan, 2025-02-18
by 远离中共邪教快退出党团队, 2025-02-10
Was looking for a replacement for TextBlaze after switching from Chrome to Firefox. This did not work in Google Docs in Firefox, which was the main place I needed it.
by Margaret S, 2024-12-19
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Auto Text Expander requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- Critical ****** ****** ** *** ********* ****** * *********** ******** **** ** ** *** ******* *** ****** **** **** *** ******* *****
- High ******* ******* **** *** ****** ***** *** ***** ** ******* **** ********* ********* ** * *********** *****
- High ****** ******* *** ********* ********* ******** ***** *** ** ********** ****** * ******** ******* *****
- Medium ******* ******* ************* ***** *** ** ******* *** **** ******* ****** ******** *******
- Low ****** ***** ** ******* ****** ********** **** ** ** ******** ******* ** **** ***** *************
- Low ******* ****** ** *** ********* ********
Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Auto Text Expander. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
- Low **** ********* *** ******* **** **** * ****** **** ***** ******** *** **** ****** ** ** ****** *** *****
- Low **** ********* *** ***** **** **** * ****** **** ***** ********** *** **** ****** ** ** ****** *** *****
- Good **** ********* *** **** **** *******
Upgrade to see full risk analysis details