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Plain text converter

by genagenagu · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 18 Oct 2026

Use this tool to paste without formatting — convert copied content and paste as plain text anywhere with one click.

Users
106
0 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#83K
#69K among extensions
Version
1.0.1
updated 19 Jul 2025

Users

monthly, 15 months
053106Jul 2025Mar 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 18 Oct 2026: 106 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 15 months
001Jul 2025Mar 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 18 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 Plain text converter

Tired of messy formatting when copying and pasting content? The Plain Text Converter extension solves that problem instantly. Whether you're a student, writer, coder, or just someone who values clean, readable text, this tool lets you paste as plain text with ease — anytime, anywhere 💡 ✅ Why Use Plain Text Converter? When you copy content from websites, emails, or documents, it often includes unwanted styles like bold text, colors, fonts, and hyperlinks. The plain text converter strips all that away and gives you clean, unformatted content that you can paste wherever you need it — whether you're using Google Docs, Gmail, Notion, or WordPress. 🚀 Main Features 1️⃣ Paste as plain text automatically or manually 2️⃣ Easily assign a paste as plain text shortcut 3️⃣ Right-click to copy in context menu with formatting removed 4️⃣ Quickly remove extra spaces in copied content 5️⃣ Preserve line break for better readability 🎯 Who Needs This? 🔸 Writers and bloggers 🔸 Developers and tech editors 🔸 Office workers and email power users 🔸 Students working on academic texts 🔸 Anyone frustrated by formatting garbage 🔥 Key Benefits ♦️Clean up copied content before pasting ♦️Prevent unexpected fonts and links in your documents ♦️Save time rewriting or cleaning formatting manually ♦️Use a clear text copy and paste workflow across all apps ♦️Works even on paste without formatting mac setups 🖱️ Simple to Use 1. Copy text from any source 2. Click the extension or use your keyboard shortcut 3. Paste plain text into your target app — clean and clutter-free You can even copy unformatted text directly from the right-click copy in context menu ➤ no extra steps needed. 💻 Keyboard Shortcuts Set up a custom shortcut to insert clean, unformatted content instantly. Whether you're on Windows or macOS, you’ll benefit from: 💠Faster, clutter-free input 💠No unexpected fonts or styles 💠Simple setup through Chrome’s shortcut settings On Mac, it’s a great solution when native formatting-free commands aren’t available — a lightweight alternative to default system options. 🎯 Customize Your Experience ▸ Enable or disable the context menu ▸ Set whether to preserve line break or remove them ▸ Activate automatic formatting cleanup on every paste ▸ Choose whether to remove extra spaces ▸ Use extension icon or shortcut — your choice! 📚 Use Cases • Insert copied quotes into Gmail without formatting • Insert code snippets into Google Docs using this tool • Submit content to CMS like WordPress using paste as plain text • Create clean notes in Notion or Evernote • Build scripts or posts without carrying over styles ⚙️ Works Everywhere No matter where you work — Google Docs, Word Online, Slack, Trello, Gmail, Jira — the plain text converter ensures you always get a clear text to copy experience. Just copy, clean, and paste. ✨ Key Features at a Glance 🔹 One-click in context menu — Quickly convert copied content without extra steps 🔹 Trim extra spaces — Clean up messy spacing from source material automatically 🔹 Keep line breaks — Maintain original structure for easier readability 🧠 Smart and Lightweight The extension is lightweight and doesn’t slow down your browser. With just one click, you can paste without formatting, and get exactly what you copied — just without the clutter. Set it up once and enjoy a seamless writing experience. 🌟 What Makes It Different? ➤ Unlike other tools, this extension doesn't just remove styles — it also: • Keeps your line breaks • Lets you assign your own paste plain text shortcut • Offers context menu support • Helps you format consistently across platforms 🆓 Free and Privacy-Friendly No tracking. No logins. No data collection. Just a free and simple plain text converter that works exactly as you’d expect. Copy → clean → paste. 👇 Get Started Now Install the extension today and say goodbye to messy formatting. Want help setting up your shortcut or tweaking the settings? Drop a message to the support page — we’re happy to help.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+3+2.9%00.00
30 days0+0.0%00.00
6 months+28+35.9%00.00
1 year+62+140.9%00.00

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Plain text converter appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
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Version history

2 versions recorded
1.0.119 Jul 2025
1.0.016 Jul 2025

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
16 Jul 2025
Size
191 KB
Languages
de, en, fil, id, sw, ms, nl, vi
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
docs.google.com
Extension ID
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Permissions and risk

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

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