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
By: Pete
Creation date: 2019-06-24
Weekly download count: 28
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- tabs
- storage
- unlimitedStorage
- <all_urls>
- notifications
- clipboardRead
Size: 181.66K
URLs: Website
Ranking
Other platforms
Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary
This is a port from the Chrome Webstore and has been released under the MIT licence - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/auto-text-expander-for-go/iibninhmiggehlcdolcilmhacighjamp?hl=en
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Makes repetitive tasks easier.
- Works well in the extension's testing area.
- Simple and quick to use.
- Can store shortcuts efficiently.
Cons
- Does not work on many websites, including popular ones like Google Docs and Facebook.
- Has a limit on the amount of data it can store.
- Inconsistent performance across different text areas.
- Issues with resetting or removing stored data.
Most mentioned
- Does not work with specific applications or web pages.
- Inconsistencies in functionality (works in some areas but not others).
- Limitations on data storage.
User reviews
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
Doesn't work properly; adds 3 of the shortcut
by TaylorKing, 2024-10-07
by Firefox user 18591351, 2024-09-11
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 likelihood
Auto Text Expander has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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