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: 65
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
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.
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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
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