# FoxReplace

> Lets you replace text in web pages. You can define a substitution list and apply it automatically or at your own discretion, or make individual substitutions. You can use this as a filter, or just for fun :)

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `foxreplace`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Marc
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 5,992
- **Weekly downloads:** 62
- **Rating:** 3.96 / 5 (136 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.6.3
- **Last updated:** 2025-11-15
- **First published:** 2008-02-14
- **Size:** 1.67 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/foxreplace/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/Woundorf/foxreplace/issues](https://github.com/Woundorf/foxreplace/issues)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/foxreplace/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/foxreplace/privacy/)

## Description

FoxReplace is a powerful Chrome extension designed to replace text fragments on web pages with your own custom substitutions. You can define a list of text replacements that apply automatically or manually on any page, making it easy to filter, customize, or just have fun modifying web content. This extension supports case-sensitive matches and advanced regular expressions to tailor your text replacements precisely.

With FoxReplace, you can assign substitution lists to specific URLs and enable automatic application upon page load. It offers flexibility for individual substitutions or batch replacements, enhancing your browsing experience. Upcoming features may include a regex editor, undo functionality, and better support for dynamic AJAX pages, ensuring FoxReplace remains a versatile tool for text customization.

## Rankings

- #1,067 — Overall
- #155 — Other extensions
- #2 — replace
- #7 — reply
- #10 — replay
- #19 — relate

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `<all_urls>`
- `alarms`
- `menus`
- `downloads`
- `storage`

### 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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## Review summary

User reviews praise FoxReplace for powerful, fast text/script replacement with regex support, along with being simple to use and reliable. Long-time users appreciate its longevity and consistent behavior, including not disrupting formatting on pages like Google Translate, and the extension helps reduce on-page clutter. However, several reviews point to a learning curve and lack of clear documentation, with the UI not always intuitive. Some users also report that setup for automatic substitutions requires several steps and can be confusing. Overall, it's a solid, time-tested tool for on-page text replacement with room for UX improvements.

### Pros

- Powerful replacement capabilities (text/script) with regex support for fast, broad text substitution across pages.
- Simple, clear, and easy-to-use interface for common tasks.
- Reliable performance that matches expectations and generally preserves page formatting (e.g., on Google Translate pages).
- Long track record and trust from years of use (around 11 years).
- Helps reduce on-page clutter and distractions, improving reading experience.

### Cons

- Interface not intuitive and explanations/documentation are lacking, making it harder to learn and use for some users.
- Configuration for automatic substitutions and managing replacement groups can require several steps and be confusing.

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