Textarea Cache

Allows to save automatically the content in a text input field.
What is Textarea Cache?
'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.

Extension stats

Users: 3,000+
Rating: 4.21 (19)
Version: 4.5.0 (Last updated: 2022-07-12)
Creation date: 2019-04-21
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • clipboardWrite
  • menus
  • alarms
Size: 687.10K

Other platforms

Textarea Cache (v4.10.2)
4.26 (125) 3,020+
Textarea Cache (v5.0.1)
4.80 (6) 1,899+
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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 text when accidentally refreshed or closed a tab
  • Simple to use and highly convenient
  • Works effectively for long comments and forum posts
  • Available for both Chrome and Firefox
  • Good feedback from users regarding its utility
Cons
  • Not always stable or reliable
  • May not work on all browsers or websites
  • Some users experienced issues with saved data not appearing
  • Potential database size issues with unlimited history
  • Some reports of it being unreliable in specific scenarios
Most mentioned
  • Working functionality
  • Saves long typed texts
  • Usability for comments on platforms like YouTube
  • Need for improvement in stability
  • Availability on multiple browsers
Recent reviews
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

Love this extension, a life saver
by Peter Persson, 2024-07-20
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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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