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Copy Selected Text

by copyastext@gmail.com · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 19 Oct 2026

Adds a context menu option to copy selected text.

Users
6
−1 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#244K
#204K among extensions
Version
1.0
updated 10 Apr 2025

Users

monthly, 2 years
048Apr 2025Feb 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 19 Oct 2026: 6 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 2 years
001Apr 2025Feb 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 19 Oct 2026: 0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Copy Selected Text

You struggle with unorganized text after copying material from websites so you will definitely benefit from this solution. You can forget about turbulent fonts and damaged links as well as unyielding styles after you use this tool. Copy as Plain Text chrome extension functionality will become your go-to tool for creating uncluttered text content. A right click reveals the power of this simple Chrome extension to transform all content to plain text format when you want to copy. The software does this work without adding any extra features to your selections. Key Features Right-Click to Copy: Instantly copy any selected text via the context menu. No Formatting: Strips out all styles, links, fonts, and colors just plain text. Lightweight & Fast: Minimal impact on browser performance. Works Everywhere: Compatible with most websites, tools, and text fields. How to Use in Simple Steps Install the Extension from the Chrome Web Store. Highlight the Text you want to copy on any webpage. Right-Click on the selected text. Choose "Copy as Plain Text" from the context menu. Paste Anywhere—your clipboard now has clean, unformatted text. Why It Is Useful The tool provides amazing value due to its ability to improve efficiency when handling copied material. Most internet text copies also include unwanted HTML formatting elements including links and various fonts and styles and design elements. The extension enables users to bypass the typical text editing process that includes pasting material into notepad or text editor applications. The extension helps create uniform styling without any distraction from document clutter or unprofessional appearance. To Whom It Is Useful Writers, students, developers, and office professionals all benefit from clean, unformatted text. Whether it’s for articles, research, code, or reports—this tool makes copying plain text fast and effortless.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days−1−14.3%00.00
30 days−1−14.3%00.00
6 months0+0.0%00.00
1 year+3+100.0%00.00

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.010 Apr 2025

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
10 Apr 2025
Size
6 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
drive.google.com
Extension ID
mlcmofmailabikmlddhokcbcpohneogd

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Permissions
contextMenusscriptingclipboardWrite
Site access
<all_urls>
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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