Special Characters

Unicode Characters browser. Insert Emoji icons, Math symbols, Latin characters, Greek characters, Arrows, Braille script. Insert…
What is Special Characters?
Special Characters is a Chrome extension that allows users to quickly insert Unicode Characters, including Emoji icons, Math symbols, Latin characters, Greek characters, Arrows, Braille script, and more. With around 150K characters to search from, users can also insert new custom icons, get recently used icons, copy Kamojis to the clipboard, insert Figlets, and convert images to ASCII for download.

Extension stats

By: Tabgraf
Users: 9,000+
Rating: 3.65 (31)
Version: 5.3 (Last updated: 2024-07-27)
Creation date: 2022-05-15
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 9.18M

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Extension summary

Unicode Characters browser.

Insert Emoji icons, Math symbols, Latin characters, Greek characters, Arrows, Braille script.

Insert Extended Keyboard Characters.

✱ Quickly insert Unicode Characters that are not present on your keyboard ✱ Search from around 150K characters ✱ Insert new custom icons ✱ Get recently used icons ✱ Copy Kamojis to the clipboard ✱ Insert Figlets at the required point ✱ Convert Image to ASCII and you can download that also

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Easy to insert a variety of Unicode characters, including emojis and special symbols.
  • User-friendly and simple interface.
  • Offers features like kamojis and ASCII art conversion.
Cons
  • Recent introduction of a paid subscription model irritates long-time users.
  • Forced account creation to use the extension.
  • Missing features such as remembering frequently used characters.
Most mentioned
  • Transition from free to paid service.
  • Negative user experience related to forced sign-in.
  • Desire for a free version or donation-based model.
Recent reviews
Forced to make an account AND pay money for such basic functionality?? No thanks
by Jane Xemylixa, 2024-11-02

Bait n switch... This ext was always free but now it charges $4 monthly. For special characters, all of which are available for free by google search. Uninstalled
by Leanne, 2024-10-11

You Can Bypass It And Can Still Copy Characters
by Bentley, 2024-09-10
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Special Characters does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Special Characters has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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