Textarea Cache

Allows to save automatically the content in a text input field.
What is Textarea Cache?
"Textarea Cache" is a useful Firefox add-on that automatically saves and remembers content that users type into textarea or WYSIWYG editors. It offers a safety net in cases of unexpected tab or window closures, allowing users to recover their input text from the cache panel, saving time and preventing loss of data.
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Add-on stats

By: Wildsky
Version: 4.10.2 (Last updated: 2024-09-18)
Creation date: 2017-02-19
Weekly download count: 28
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • clipboardWrite
  • menus
  • alarms
Size: 716.79K
URLs: Website

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# 1564 ▼ 1
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Other platforms

Textarea Cache (v4.5.0)
4.21 (19) 3,000
Textarea Cache (v5.0.1)
4.80 (6) 1,899
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Add-on summary

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This add-on will save automatically the content in textarea or WYSIWYG editor when user is typing. User can recover the saved texts in the cache panel, even the tab or the window is closed unexpectedly.

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
  • Saves users from losing text due to accidental page reloads or errors.
  • Works well in many situations and has been reliable for some users.
  • Critically valuable for writing posts in forums and similar tasks.
Cons
  • Performance issues, particularly slow loading times and browser hanging.
  • Doesn't seem to work on some systems or newer versions of Firefox.
  • Problems with caching behavior, resulting in lost text if certain actions are taken.
Most mentioned
  • Functionality to save text can fail or hang.
  • Add-on hasn't been updated in over 3 years, leading to various issues.
  • HTML formatting appears in copied text instead of plain text.
Recent reviews
Works fine for me (Win7, FF 115.16.1esr (64-Bit)). Saved entries can bee seen and copied, deleted (automatically after a period), and exported as file.
by Henning, 2024-11-01
by igorlogius, 2024-08-16
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Textarea Cache requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Textarea Cache is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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