# Writer - Extension & Clipper

> Create, access and edit Writer documents from any tab, and clip references to a document.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/writer-extension-clipper](https://chrome-stats.com/d/writer-extension-clipper)

## Overview

- **ID:** `writer-extension-clipper`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Zoho Corporation
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 1,501
- **Weekly downloads:** 24
- **Rating:** 3.58 / 5 (24 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.3
- **Last updated:** 2019-04-08
- **First published:** 2018-02-06
- **Size:** 125 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/writer-extension-clipper/)

## Description

The Writer Extension & Clipper is a powerful Chrome plugin designed to enhance your writing workflow. It allows you to quickly create and access your Writer documents directly from any browser tab, saving precious time and effort. Key features include the ability to view your most recent documents instantly, clip interesting web content and convert it into new documents, import existing MS Word files seamlessly, and start with customizable templates. Additionally, the extension provides quick navigation to the Writer dashboard, giving you full control over your writing projects. Whether you're a student, professional, or casual writer, this extension boosts productivity by streamlining document management and creation processes.

Install the Writer extension today to transform your web browsing into an efficient writing experience. With just a couple of clicks, manage your documents and clip references effortlessly. Explore more at zoho.com/writer and experience smarter writing on the go!

## Rankings

- #2,619 — Overall
- #1 — ai writer
- #16 — documentation
- #30 — document
- #40 — ad skipper
- #56 — extension

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `cookies`
- `tabs`
- `http://*/*`
- `https://*/*`
- `contextMenus`
- `storage`
- `notifications`
- `downloads`
- `downloads.open`
- `clipboardWrite`
- `clipboardRead`

### Content script matches

- `writer.zoho.com.cn`
- `predocs.zoho.com.cn`
- `docs.zoho.com.cn`
- `predocs2.zoho.com`
- `predocs.zoho.com`
- `docs.zoho.com`
- `writer.zoho.com`
- `exportwriter.zoho.com`
- `prewriter.zoho.com`
- `sheet.zoho.com`
- `presheet.zoho.com`
- `show.zoho.com`
- `preshow.zoho.com`
- `docs.skydesk.jp`
- `predocs.skydesk.jp`
- `docs.zoho.eu`
- `predocs.zoho.eu`
- `writer.zoho.eu`
- `prewriter.zoho.eu`

## 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

### Pros

- User interface is clean and user-friendly
- It has the potential for good integration with services like Zoho
- Positive feedback from some users on its functionality

### Cons

- The add-on hasn't been updated since 2019
- Many users report that the extension does not work at all
- Compatibility issues reported with Firefox's multi-account containers

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