Universal Text Expander
Stop retyping the same text.
Type a short shortcut like ;thx in any text box (email, chat, support desk, CRM) and it instantly becomes the full reply. A browser extension for Chrome, Edge and Firefox.
What it does
- Works everywhere you typeInputs, text areas and rich editors like Gmail. Google Docs in beta.
- Autocomplete for shortcutsType
;tand the matching shortcuts pop up. No need to remember them all. - Dynamic snippets
{date},{clipboard},{cursor}and pick-a-variant choices. - Search paletteForgot a shortcut? Ctrl+Shift+Space finds and inserts any snippet.
- Fill-in forms (Pro)
{input:Customer name}asks once, with a live preview. - Formulas (Pro)
{=Qty * Price * 1.1}works out totals and discounts from the answers. - Fill a whole form (Pro)
{key:tab}moves to the next field,{key:enter}sends: one shortcut, every field. - Switch in a minuteImport your TextExpander, aText or PhraseExpress CSV, or your Text Blaze export. Fields, dates and cursor are converted.
- Share a snippet by linkSend a colleague a link; one click adds it to their shortcuts.
- Save from any pageSelect text, right-click, "Save selection as snippet".
- Page data (Pro)Pull an order number from the page, or wrap the selected text.
- Rich text and images (Pro)Bold, links, lists and your logo in email signatures.
- AI text (Pro)
{ai:Write a polite reply}has Claude write that part, with your own Anthropic API key. - Team libraries (Pro)Share one snippet set with your whole team from a URL. No seats to manage.
- Private by designSnippets stay in your browser. No account, no tracking, works offline.
- Try Pro every dayThe free plan renders Pro variables 5 times a day, so you know what you'd pay for.
How it compares
The dynamic snippets of the big text expanders, without the account or the cloud.
| Universal Text Expander | Text Blaze | TextExpander | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account required | No | Yes | Yes |
| Where your snippets live | Your browser (optional Chrome sync) | Their cloud | Their cloud |
| Free plan | 20 snippets, Pro variables 5×/day | 20 snippets, forms 5×/day | Yes |
| Pro, billed yearly | $34.99 / year | $35.88 / year | $60 / year |
| Fill-in forms, date math | Yes | Yes | Yes (date math from Pro) |
| Conditional text | Yes | Yes | Business plan |
| AI | Your own Anthropic key, no usage caps from us | Paid plans | Business plan |
| Desktop and mobile apps | No, browser only | No | Yes |
Competitor prices are per user, billed yearly, from their public pricing pages in September 2026 (Text Blaze, TextExpander); check their sites for current terms.
Pricing
Free for up to 20 snippets, with 5 Pro tries a day. Pro unlocks everything, on all your browsers.
All Pro features, billed monthly. Turn off auto-renew anytime; Pro stays on until the paid month ends.
Choose monthlyPayments, invoices and taxes are handled by Lemon Squeezy, our merchant of record. Prices are shown in your local currency at checkout. The license key arrives by email; paste it into the extension's Pro tab.