# Auto TextExpandr

> Automatically expands text shortcuts into full phrases while typing in input fields or textareas.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/auto-textexpandr](https://chrome-stats.com/d/auto-textexpandr)

## Overview

- **ID:** `auto-textexpandr`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Catering
- **Category:** search-tools
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-04-11
- **First published:** 2025-04-08
- **Size:** 8.40 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/auto-textexpandr/)

## Description

Automatically replaces shortcuts like @sig, brb, or ty with full text as you type in input fields and textareas. Works on all websites, fully offline, and requires no setup. Perfect for saving time and boosting productivity!

## Rankings

- #143,441 — Overall
- #39 — text expander
- #138 — expand

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `scripting`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/auto-textexpandr)