# OpenLorem

> Lorem Ipsum filler text for web developers. Uses Loripsum, Bacon Ipsum and Dino Ipsum APIs to retrieve customized text. Insert into fields using context menu. Source code is available on Github.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `openlorem`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** BojanK
- **Category:** web-development,other
- **Daily users:** 716
- **Weekly downloads:** 5
- **Rating:** 4.36 / 5 (14 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.5resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2017-06-25
- **Size:** 33 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/openlorem/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/jure965/OpenLorem/issues](https://github.com/jure965/OpenLorem/issues)

## Description

OpenLorem is a Chrome extension designed for web developers needing customized Lorem Ipsum filler text. It seamlessly integrates Loripsum, Bacon Ipsum, and Dino Ipsum APIs, enabling users to generate diverse placeholder text tailored to their needs.

The extension supports inserting filler text directly into form fields via a context menu, which can be enabled in the plugin preferences for quick access. Moreover, OpenLorem's source code is openly available on [Github](https://github.com/jure965/OpenLorem), ensuring transparency and community collaboration.

## Rankings

- #4,011 — Overall
- #23 — openvpn
- #29 — openclaw
- #30 — openai
- #36 — open ai
- #36 — open vpn

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `https://baconipsum.com/api/*`
- `http://loripsum.net/api/*`
- `http://dinoipsum.herokuapp.com/api/*`
- `webRequest`
- `contextMenus`
- `storage`
- `tabs`
- `activeTab`

### Content script matches

- `*`

## 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 has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

OpenLorem is appreciated for its reliable generation of random dummy text, versatile HTML options, and seamless context menu integration. Users value its open-source nature and rich feature set, including unique text types like bacon and dino ipsum. However, privacy concerns arise due to extensive permissions requested. The add-on lacks certain usability features such as offline mode, copy-to-clipboard button, better naming conventions, and markdown support. Overall, it is a useful tool with room for enhancements to improve user experience and security.

### Pros

- Generates random dummy text reliably, including HTML formatted options.
- Context menu integration is praised for ease of adding text via right-click.
- Open source code increases user trust in the add-on's safety.
- Supports various options including bacon and dino ipsum text types.
- Allows quick filling of text areas and includes versatile HTML elements, like definition lists.

### Cons

- Requires broad permissions like access to all website data and browser tabs, causing privacy concerns.
- Missing certain user-friendly features like 'copy all' button and right-click support in input fields.
- Lacks offline functionality, which some users desire.
- Some interface elements like button names could be more intuitive (e.g., 'Display' vs 'Refresh').
- No incrementers on quantity fields and no markdown output option, limiting usability.

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