Description
Search for text on a webpage and replace it with different text.
Extension Rankings
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Ranking Summary
Overall Rank
Extension Rank
"Web Page" Keyword
"Term" Keyword
"Text Editor" Keyword
"Search" Keyword
"Replace" Keyword
"Page" Keyword
"Match" Keyword
Review Summary
Users generally find Search and Replace valuable for saving time on text corrections and replacements, especially developers dealing with repetitive errors. The extension offers useful features that enhance text editing tasks. However, many users report it stopped working after recent Chrome updates, with specific issues in WordPress textareas and certain editors. Bugs such as infinite loops, inability to edit settings, and inconsistent page handling are also common complaints. Overall, it's appreciated for its utility when functional but has significant reliability issues affecting a broad user base.
Pros
- Saves significant time when replacing text, especially useful for developers.
- Works well for replacing text in various text fields and form inputs when configured properly.
- User-friendly with useful features such as 'input fields only' option.
- Effective in correcting repeated errors or typos without needing access to source files.
- Easy installation and enhances reading experience by allowing removal of annoying texts.
Cons
- Fails to work properly after recent Chrome updates, rendering it unusable for many users.
- Does not function correctly within WordPress textareas and some specific editor environments.
- Sometimes gets stuck in a loop or does not perform replacements as expected.
- Settings page or HTML editing features may be buggy or inaccessible after updates.
- Does not consistently work across multiple pages or changes URLs in a way that breaks functionality.
Permissions
This extension can:
- activeTab
- storage
- notifications
This extension can access:
- http://*/*
- https://*/*
Additional Information
2.0.9
April 10, 2024
0.69 MB
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