WattReplace

Replace reader insert variables with your own prefered settings.

WattReplace: Custom Reader Variable Replacement

"WattReplace" is a Chrome extension designed for Wattpad users, allowing them to replace reader insert variables with their personal settings. With support for custom mappings such as your name, eye color, and hair color, users can create a seamless and personalized reading experience. The latest version features a cleaner design, up to 24 custom mappings, and improvements to ensure words are updated correctly across chapters. Future plans include enhanced custom delimiter options and more flexible variable characters.
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Extension stats

Users: 2,000+
Rating: 3.79
(14)
Version: 0.0.0.5 (Last updated: 2024-12-30)
Creation date: 2016-02-09
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 60.09K

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Extension summary

Version 0.0.0.5

Simple extension for replacing reader insert variables on Wattpad. Enter your settings and the page will automatically fill in the placeholders with your preferences.

Included support for (Y/N) | (y/n) : Your name (E/C) | (e/c) : Eye colour (H/C) | (h/c) : Hair colour

Updates in version 0.0.0.5

  • Updated chrome requirements to keep app on the store
  • Migrated to a cleaner look with up to 24 custom mappings
  • Compacted custom mappings to only show which are used

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Makes reading easier
  • Has helpful options and functionality
  • Overall positive experience for many users
  • Some users have found it almost perfect
Cons
  • Doesn't replace capital letters correctly
  • Has bugs that prevent displaying images and gifs
  • Puts unintended numbers at the end of paragraphs
  • Some features no longer work or are inconsistent
Most mentioned
  • Bugs affecting visibility of images and gifs
  • Issues with capital letter replacements
  • Overall satisfaction but with notable drawbacks
User reviews
i love this extension but you need to do something becuase google is say "This extension may soon no longer be supported because it doesn't follow best practices for Chrome extensions." and i cant handle it being removed since my last one was removed already aswell. pls i beg do somthing so i dont have to hunt for another wp name replacer
by loser pickle, 2024-11-28

had this downloaded since 2020 and just now writing a review, always been helpful even if i dont use wattpad anymore lol
by elle, 2024-11-20

Great made reading easier but would be better if you allowed for three letters because some have Y/L/N and its doesnt let you change that
by Caitlin Nicholls, 2024-04-18
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Extension safety

Risk impact

WattReplace requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

WattReplace has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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