ColumnCopy

Enables copying columns from tables.

ColumnCopy is a handy Chrome extension designed to enhance how you copy data from HTML tables. With simple keyboard shortcuts like Alt+Click, you can copy individual table columns directly to your clipboard, or use Shift+Alt+Click to copy entire tables. This greatly simplifies data extraction from web pages without manual selection hassles.

The extension features configurable shortcuts, support for nested tables, preservation of hyperlinks, and smart text handling such as wrapping cells with newlines or quotes in quotation marks. Recent updates removed analytics tracking for privacy, improved keypress detection, and enhanced handling of complex table structures. Ideal for users needing quick, accurate copying of table data from any webpage.

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By:: james.andres
Users:: 20,000+
Rating:: 3.63
(166)
Version:: 0.5.0 (Last updated: 2017-11-04)
Creation date:: 2017-11-04
Risk:: Moderate risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:: clipboardWrite
contextMenus
Size:: 819.20K
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Chrome Web Store
Updated:: a day ago

Ranking

# 5,151 ▲ 561

Other rankings

#2984 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 8 #2 in column keyword 11 ▼ 1 #224 in html keyword 35 ▼ 12 #242 in clipboard keyword 20 ▼ 19

User reviews

Pros

Saves significant time and effort when copying table columns.
Simple and effective functionality that works well on many webpages.
Highly valuable and appreciated by long-term users.
Better than similar apps available.
Works well for copying columns from tables.
Has a positive user experience when functioning as expected.

Cons

Extension no longer works or stopped working for many users.
Lack of clear feedback or indication if copy action succeeded.
Does not support copying rows or removing headers during copy.
Can be inconsistent depending on the website or table complexity.
Needs option to enable/disable extension to prevent unintended zooming or behavior.

Recent reviews

This used to save me hundreds of hours of work time. It was invaluable. Getting rid of this is just plain evil.

Joe Hacking, 2025-03-11

Someone needs to write an alternative if we lose this.

Scott Brenner, 2025-03-05

I have been using this for over a decade and I guess I took it for granted :( I have never thought to look for alternatives because it was simple and it worked. I feel like an era is over. Is it still cool to say "Thanks, Obama,"? 🤣

Lyndsay Pruitt, 2025-03-05

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Extension safety

Risk impact

ColumnCopy requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

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

Risk likelihood analysis details

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