Textarea Cache

Allows to save automatically the content in a text input field.

Textarea Cache: Auto-saving Text Input Chrome Extension

'Textarea Cache' is a Chrome extension designed to ensure nothing you type gets lost. Every keystroke in a text input field or WYSIWYG editor is automatically saved. In case the tab or the window closes unexpectedly, you are able to recover the text from the cache panel. This extension provides an additional layer of data protection during your online activities.
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Extension stats

Users: 3,000+
Rating: 4.25
(20)
Version: 4.5.0 (Last updated: 2022-07-12)
Creation date: 2019-04-21
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • clipboardWrite
  • menus
  • alarms
Size: 687.10K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Textarea Cache (v4.10.2)
4.26 (125) 3,118+
Textarea Cache (v5.0.1)
4.80 (6) 1,858+
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Extension summary

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This add-on will automatically save 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. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Saves users from losing long text entries when pages are reloaded or tabs are closed.
  • Simple and easy to use.
  • Works well on both Chrome and Firefox.
  • Highly recommended by users for its reliability.
  • Can recover text from various types of forms and comments.
Cons
  • Inconsistent performance across different browsers.
  • Some users reported that it doesn't always save text.
  • Requires management of database history to avoid corruption.
  • May not work on all websites or in all scenarios.
Most mentioned
  • Saved me a few times - thanks!
  • I didn't believe it would work, but it did!
  • Not working..
  • Nutzung im neuen Edge beta (Chrome) von Microsoft und arbeitet... (works well on new Edge beta)
  • PROBABLY THE BEST AND MOST USEFUL ADD-ON FOR CHROME AND FIREFOX.
User reviews
It has saved me so many times.
by Cody, 2024-11-30

Das Netz und der doppelte Boden für alle Webworker, die den Großteil ihres Arbeitstages in Formfields, wie diesem verbringen. Hmm.. dieses im Chrome Web Store taucht jetzt gerade nicht auf bevor ich es Poste... Was aber bei anderen Formularfelder geklappt hat. Also ein Stern weniger.
by Gerrit Griebel, 2024-10-18

Love it.
by Safi Ahmed, 2024-08-13
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Textarea Cache requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Textarea Cache has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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