Chrome Web StoreNo malware found
In code review (v1.0.4)
Our reviewer read version 1.0.4 — the most recent version we have reviewed — and found no malicious behaviour. The version shown here has not been individually reviewed yet.
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What our analysis found
Free Auto Text Expander for Google Chrome™, used by 80,000 people, showed no malicious code in Extension Auditor's review. Our code review reported 2 findings (1 high, 1 medium), led by other. It comes from a trusted publisher and was last updated in July 2026.
Key findings
- High
Other
The bundled manifest and the published CWS manifest summary differ in manifest_version and permissions. The bundled version has broader permissions including <all_urls> and tabs, while the published version uses more restricted activeTab and scripting. This mismatch may indicate a version difference or a delayed malicious update, and is itself a finding per analysis rules.
- Medium
Remote Code Loading
The extension defines a server URL on [domain withheld], and the background script loads update. (not provided for review). This could be used for update checks or data transmission. Since the extension has host permission to this domain and declares no data collection, any communication with this server could be unauthorized. External update servers are also against Chrome Web Store policy, suggesting potential remote code loading.
Analyst notes
The extension performs text expansion on all websites, requiring broad permissions, but the source code shows no malicious data exfiltration, tracking, or code injection. The manifest mismatch and the presence of an external update URL (update. not provided) raise some concerns, but the core functionality appears legitimate. The ML model likely flagged the broad permissions and DOM manipulation patterns, which are justified for the extension's purpose.
Free Auto Text Expander for Google Chrome™ Chrome extension security report
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About this extension
Create custom keyboard shortcuts to expand and replace text as you type!
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Want to save time daily when you are typing on the computer? Use Free Auto Text Expander for Google Chrome™ which allows you to type in letter combinations like "LOL" and have "Laugh Out Loud" show up on the computer screen instead. Think of how many sentences/phrases which you type daily over and over again. Our software extension can help save time by saving the keystrokes needed when you have to type in the same phrase over and over. Change Log Version 3.0.1 Please note to use this extension features, you HAVE to click on the extension icon to activate the "auto text expander" feature on the website you are on. This is to prevent our script from running automatically on all websites you visit. This protects your privacy and ensures your browsing history/keyboard typing history etc is NOT sent to external third party websites. Other competitor text expander software scripts "run on all websites" and you have to trust them to ensure they are not sending this information back to their servers etc. For our extension, it is impossible for us to track your keystrokes because the software only works when you click on the extension icon. Version 3.0.3 Change Made a bug fix where a warning message showed up after we updated to manifest version 3. To add text expander text - please right click on the extension icon and choose options. You can add as many text shortcuts as you want inside the options page of this extension. Version 3.0.4 Change Due to popular demand to make this software more user friendly, we've added the permission "Works on all websites". You do NOT need to click on the extension icon for the auto text expander feature to work on every webpage you browse. Please note our software does NOT store/capture any of your website visits etc and the only reason we ask for the "runs on all websites" permissions is because we had a lot of users email us asking for a easier version where they did not have to click on the extension icon to use the auto text expansion feature. Version 3.0.6 Fixed a bug for duplicate copying on some websites Add export/import feature via json files for exporting/importing your own text shortcuts Add %clip% command in auto text so that you can automatically paste text you have from the clipboard. Please note due to the new %clip% feature, our extension will require the clipboard permission. None of the text you copy & paste etc is ever sent to our servers, the data is all processed directly on your own computer when you use the %clip% feature. Localization for options page to be multi-language :heavy_check_mark: You can add in your own custom phrases/text you want to expand. :heavy_check_mark: 100% Free Software :heavy_check_mark: Simple and Easy to Use Use an auto text expander software today! Save time typing in your everyday tasks once you install Free Auto Text Expander for Google Chrome™. Disclaimer: Please note this extension is NOT made by Google and is made by an independent development team. All copyrights belong to their respective owners. Google doesn’t endorse or sponsor this Chrome extension. Free Auto Text Expander for Google Chrome™ is not owned by, is not licensed by and is not a subsidiary of Google Inc.
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