# Clippings

> Save frequently-entered text for pasting later.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `clippings`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AE Creations
- **Category:** feeds-news-blogging,social-communication
- **Daily users:** 12,096
- **Weekly downloads:** 238
- **Rating:** 4.41 / 5 (287 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.1.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-15
- **First published:** 2005-10-12
- **Size:** 1.29 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/clippings/)
- **Website:** [https://groups.io/g/aecreations-help](https://groups.io/g/aecreations-help)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/clippings/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/clippings/privacy/)

## Description

Clippings saves and manages frequently-entered text so you can paste snippets into Firefox form fields with just two clicks. Create clippings from selected text, store the source URL, color‑label important items, assign keyboard shortcuts, and use built-in or custom placeholders (date, time, name, etc.) that prompt you for input when pasting. Import and export clippings in multiple formats and sync across Firefox and Thunderbird.

Clippings includes a searchable autocomplete, folder organization via Clippings Manager, and options to paste formatted HTML when supported. Some sites or Private Browsing settings may restrict pasting; in those cases you can copy clipping text from the manager. Support resources, quick start guides, and translation contributions are available on the AE Creations website and help forums.

## Rankings

- #698 — Overall
- #11 — Social & Communication
- #13 — Feeds, News & Blogging
- #1 — paste
- #5 — variety
- #10 — clipboard

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `alarms`
- `menus`
- `downloads`
- `notifications`
- `storage`
- `tabs`
- `unlimitedStorage`

### Host permissions

- `<all_urls>`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Clippings is appreciated for its usefulness, simplicity, and reliable sync functionality. Users find it convenient for managing and inserting text snippets, and appreciate the available tutorials. However, some recurring issues include hotkey conflicts (particularly with ALT-C), paste failures, limited search capabilities restricted to titles, and UI inconveniences like window size resetting and clipping insertion not behaving intuitively.

### Pros

- Very useful and convenient for managing text snippets.
- Includes a reliable sync feature across devices.
- Provides helpful tutorials and screenshots for learning.
- Simple to use and manage clippings.

### Cons

- Issues with certain hotkeys (e.g., ALT-C) not working as expected.
- Sometimes does not paste the selected clipping correctly.
- Limited search functionality that only searches titles, not content.
- User interface shortcomings such as not remembering window size and insertion behavior in categories.

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