Copy On Select
A productivity tool to autocopy selected text to the clipboard.
What is Copy On Select?
"Copy On Select" is a convenient Firefox add-on that automatically copies highlighted text to the clipboard. Imitating the common functionality outside the browser, it saves time and enhances efficiency by eliminating the need for manual copy action.
Add-on stats
By: spyrosoft
Creation date: 2011-09-09
Weekly download count: 37
Firefox on Android: No
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- tabs
- http://*/*
- https://*/*
Size: 16.31K
Ranking
# 1984 ▼ 8
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Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary
Are you used to being able to highlight text and have it instantly copied to the clipboard? Why not have this functionality in your browser as well?
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Works fine with the latest Firefox versions
- Considered a classic and essential add-on by some users
- Functionality appreciated by users who rely on copying text
Cons
- Doesn't work on sites with content inside frames
- Inconsistent performance; often fails to copy
- Auto-copy feature is too aggressive for some users
Most mentioned
- Issues with copying functionality
- Lack of options to customize behavior
- Historical note about the original developer's passing
Recent reviews
Unless there's some option that I'm not enabling, it has not worked for me at all.
by Pit1288, 2024-11-16
This is an OKAY extension, quite a bit old.
Good thing is there are better alternatives now. "CopyIn2Clicks" being one of them!
by Chris Sam, 2024-10-20
Why/how is this receiving an update when the guy's dead? Suspicious? It works just fine with the latest Firefox.
by IPv1, 2024-04-27
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Copy On Select requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Copy On Select is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
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