A universal text expander for easing repetitive typing tasks across all websites.
Users
76
β24 in 30 days
Rating
4.5 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
4
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#93K
#78K among extensions
Version
4.0
updated 10 Oct 2026
Users
monthly, 15 months
Latest, 19 Oct 2026:76 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 15 months
Latest, 19 Oct 2026:4 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About Text Expander By Ofi Khan
A powerful and lightweight Chrome extension designed to streamline text expansion across all websites. Perfect for customer support, developers, writers, and anyone who wants to eliminate repetitive typing. This tool allows you to create, manage, export, and import shortcuts with advanced features like variable support, usage statistics, and universal compatibility.
β¨ Key Features
π Universal Compatibility
- Works on ALL websites - Gmail, WhatsApp Web, social media, and more
- Smart input detection - Supports regular text fields, rich text editors, and contenteditable elements
- Real-time expansion - Text expands as you type or when you press space/tab/enter
- Password fields are always protected - Text expansion never runs in password inputs
βοΈ Google Account Sync
- Same experience on every computer: Sign in to Chrome with your Google account on your office PC and your home PC, and your shortcuts follow you
- Syncs everything: Shortcuts, categories, settings (including the prefix character and site control), and usage statistics
- Smart merging: Changes made on two computers are combined instead of one overwriting the other (usage counts from both computers add up)
- Deletions sync too: Delete a shortcut on one computer and it disappears from the others
- On by default, easy to turn off: Use the "Sync with Google Account" toggle in the Settings tab
- Status at a glance: See when you last synced and how much sync storage you are using, with a "Sync Now" button
- Built on Chrome Sync: No extra account or server; your data travels through your own Google account
π Site Control (Whitelist / Blacklist)
- Choose one mode: Work on all sites, Whitelist, or Blacklist
- Whitelist mode: The extension works ONLY on the sites you list and is disabled everywhere else
- Blacklist mode: The extension is disabled on the sites you list and works everywhere else
- Subdomains included: Adding `facebook.com` also covers `www.facebook.com`, `m.facebook.com`, and so on
- Paste any URL: `https://www.ofikhan.com/page` is automatically saved as `ofikhan.com`
- Separate lists per mode: Switching modes never erases the other mode's list
- Instant effect: Changes apply immediately, with no page reload needed
- Included in backups: Site control settings are saved in export/import files
π€ Optional Prefix Character
- Off by default: Shortcuts work exactly as before until you turn it on
- Your own character: Choose any single character (e.g., `/` or `_`) in the Settings tab
- Prefix required when on: With `/` as the prefix, `/brb` expands to "Be right back" while plain `brb` stays as typed
- Clean replacement: The prefix is removed when the shortcut expands
- Works with existing shortcuts: Shortcuts that already start with the prefix character (like `/ty`) work as they are
- Instant effect: Changes apply immediately, with no page reload needed
- Included in backups: The prefix setting is saved in export/import files
π Password Field Protection
- Never expands in password fields: Typing a shortcut like `brb` in a password box stays exactly as typed
- Show-password toggles handled: Fields marked with `autocomplete="current-password"` or `"new-password"` are also skipped, even if the site switches them to plain text
- No listeners attached: Password inputs are not monitored at all
π Advanced Shortcut Management
- Add and Delete Shortcuts: Create custom shortcuts (e.g., `asap` β "As Soon As Possible")
- Edit Shortcuts: Modify existing shortcuts including shortcut key, expanded text, and category
- Default shortcuts included: Ready-to-use examples (`/ty`, `brb`, `omw`, `lmk`, `sig`)
- Case sensitivity options: Choose between case-sensitive or case-insensitive matching
- Smart expansion: Expands on space, tab, or enter key press
- Scrollable shortcut list: Organized display with smooth scrolling for large collections
- Duplicate detection: Warns when adding existing shortcuts with replace option
- Bulk deletion: Delete all shortcuts at once with confirmation dialog
- Search Option: Quickly find shortcuts in large lists with real-time search
- Icon-based interface: Modern edit and delete icons for cleaner UI
π Category Management
- Organize shortcuts: Create custom categories to organize your shortcuts
- Color-coded categories: Assign colors to categories for visual identification
- Filter by category: Quickly filter shortcuts by category with shortcut counts
- Category badges: Visual indicators showing which category each shortcut belongs to
- Edit categories: Modify category names and colors without losing shortcuts
- Default categories: Pre-configured General, Work, and Personal categories
- Uncategorized tracking: Automatically tracks shortcuts without categories
π§ Enhanced Variables System
Support for dynamic content insertion with cursor positioning:
- `{date}` - Current date (e.g., 31/07/2025)
- `{time}` - Current time (e.g., 2:30:45 PM)
- `{datetime}` - Full date and time
- `{year}` - Current year (e.g., 2025)
- `{month}` - Current month (e.g., 07)
- `{day}` - Current day (e.g., 31)
- `{timestamp}` - Unix timestamp
- `{cursor}` - Advanced cursor positioning after expansion
π Comprehensive Usage Statistics
- Track expansion usage - See which shortcuts you use most frequently
- Top 10 most used shortcuts - Ranked list with usage counts
- Detailed statistics dashboard - Total expansions, most popular shortcuts
- Performance insights - Understand your typing patterns and productivity gains
- Usage summary - Complete overview of shortcut performance
- Auto-sync statistics - Statistics update immediately when shortcuts are modified
ποΈ Enhanced Settings & Controls
- Enable/Disable toggle - Turn the extension on/off without uninstalling
- Case sensitivity control - Match shortcuts exactly or ignore case
- Visual status indicators - Clear indication of extension status with improved positioning
- Real-time settings sync - Changes apply immediately across all tabs
- Clean tabbed interface - Streamlined navigationβ¦
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