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My Canned Responses

by Ali Khallad · alikhallad.com · Workflow & Planning
FeaturedEstablished publisherManifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Create and manage your canned response templates easily on Gmail, Github, Stackoverflow, Outlook, UpWork and more.

Users
829
+42 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
5
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#35K
#29K among extensions
Version
1.1.0
updated 22 Jan 2026

Users

monthly, 3 years
100464829Aug 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 829 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 3 years
135Aug 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 5 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 My Canned Responses

✨ Stop typing the same messages over and over! Save your frequently used responses and reuse them anywhere with just one click. My Canned Responses is your personal template manager that helps you: • Respond faster to emails, messages, and comments • Store and organize all your frequently used messages in one place • Access your templates across all your devices • Save hours of repetitive typing every week 🎯 Perfect for: • Customer support teams responding to common questions • Developers sharing code snippets or technical explanations • Freelancers managing client communications • HR professionals handling job applications • Sales teams with frequently sent pitches and follow-ups • Anyone who frequently sends similar messages Works with popular email clients, coding platforms, freelance sites, and AI chat interfaces. 🔑 Key Features: 📝 Easy Template Management • Create, edit, and delete responses with a clean, intuitive interface • One-click copy to clipboard • Insert responses directly into text fields on supported sites • Use templates on any website through the right-click context menu ⚡ Text Shortcuts (Text Expansion) • Assign shortcuts to your responses (e.g., "hello", "thanks", "intro") • Type /hello in any text field to instantly expand to your full response • Works automatically on supported sites - no extra steps needed • Perfect for quick replies without opening the extension 🏷️ Tags & Organization • Add tags to categorize your responses (e.g., "support", "sales", "personal") • Filter responses by tag using the pill buttons above your list • Click "All" to view all responses or select a specific tag • Tags auto-suggest based on your existing tags 🔍 Instant Search • Search through all your templates by title or content • Results update as you type • Quickly find the response you need, even with hundreds saved 📦 Import & Export • Export all your responses to JSON or CSV format • Import responses from a backup file • Transfer templates between devices or share with team members • Duplicate responses are automatically detected and skipped during import 🔄 Delete with Undo • Accidentally deleted a response? No problem! • Undo deletion within 5 seconds • Confirmation step prevents accidental deletions 🔒 Privacy-First: • All templates stored locally on your device • Syncs through your Chrome account only • No external servers or data collection • Works completely offline • No account required - starts working immediately 💡 How to Use: Getting Started: 1. Click the extension icon to open My Canned Responses 2. Click "+ Add Response" to create your first template 3. Add a title, your response text, and optionally a tag and shortcut 4. Click "Save Response" - you're ready to go! Inserting Responses: • From the popup: Click the arrow button next to any response • Context menu: Right-click any text field → "Add Canned Response" • Text shortcut: Type /yourshortcut in any text field (on supported sites) Pro Tips: • Use descriptive titles so you can find responses quickly • Add tags to group related responses together • Set up shortcuts for your most frequently used responses • Export your responses regularly as a backup Start saving time today, let My Canned Responses handle your repetitive typing while you focus on what matters most: the personal touch in your communications.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+3+0.4%00.00
30 days+42+5.3%00.00
6 months+79+10.5%00.00
1 year+201+32.0%+20.00

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where My Canned Responses appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
response#11+5

Version history

6 versions recorded
1.1.022 Jan 2026
1.0.112 Nov 2024
1.0.03 Feb 2024
0.519 Feb 2021
0.43 Feb 2021
0.325 May 2020

Details

Category
Workflow & Planning
First seen
25 May 2020
Size
402 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
wpali.com
Support
alikhallad.com
Extension ID
hoclmlpahcajenbojpebajooadcaanel

Permissions and risk

Minimal riskimpact 4, likelihood 0
Permissions
scriptingcontextMenusstoragetabsactiveTab
Site access
*://mail.google.com/**://app.codeable.io/tasks/**://outlook.live.com/mail/**://github.com/**://upwork.com/**://www.upwork.com/**://stackoverflow.com/**://chat.openai.com/**://messages.google.com/**://claude.ai/*

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