Form History Control
Manage form history entries (search, edit, cleanup, export/import) and easy text formfiller.
Auto-save text entered in any form while typing to allow fast recovery when disaster strikes.
Form History Control - Powerful Firefox Add-On
Form History Control is a versatile Firefox add-on that provides reliable storage for text data entered in form fields. It acts as a lifesaver, safeguarding your work against situations like browser crashes, power outages or network failures. Recover your lost work and manage your form history effortlessly with this tool. It also doubles as an effective form filler, saving the states of various controls and offering functionalities to export/import form history data between different browsers.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
By: Stephan Mahieu
Rating: 4.31 
(102)
Weekly download count: 75
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
- menus
- activeTab
- tabs
- storage
- alarms
- clipboardWrite
Size: 10.02M
Email: fo*****@yahoo.com
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
# 925
Other platforms
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Saves work effectively, preventing loss of data during browser crashes or errors
- Functional on Android, although the interface is less optimal
- Can fill forms and retrieve lost text entries, acting as a backup for important information
- Reliable for saving lengthy texts and preventing re-typing
- Generally well-appreciated and recommended by users who have benefited from it
Cons
- Interface is confusing and complicated, making usability difficult even for technical users
- Issues with saving form data not being clear or working inconsistently with certain input types
- Inconsistent behavior, with some users reporting it failing to save or retrieve data when needed
- Animations and UI elements slow down performance for some users
- Occasional bugs leading to frustration when the add-on does not work as expected
Most mentioned
- Confusing interface and complicated usability
- Effectiveness in saving text and preventing data loss
- Reliability and functionality on mobile, although with limitations
- Inconsistency in saving and retrieving form data
User reviews
Working on Android for saving lots of searches I do often. Works well enough though a bit involved to set up. It does allow disabling expiration so I can keep my regular search terms persistent. UI could use some tweaking for the smaller mobile format.
by Blargg, 2025-02-22
Can't live without this great way to save your work in the worst case when you lose it!
by Airplayn, 2024-12-20
by igorlogius, 2024-10-29
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Form History Control 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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