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Clipboard History Chrome extension

Clipboard History logs the text you copy in your browser and lets you reopen that list to paste an earlier entry, instead of losing it the moment you copy something new. It's best for anyone who regularly copies multiple pieces of text while working. The catch: it's built to track text you copy, so treat sensitive information copied while it's active with that in mind.

  • PriceFree
  • CategoryProductivity
  • Works inChrome, Edge, Brave (desktop)
  • ✓No account needed

Last checked against the Chrome Web Store listing · Independent, not affiliated with Google

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Pros

  • keeps a history of recently copied text automatically
  • lets you paste an earlier clipboard entry, not just the last one
  • simple, single-purpose tool with a small interface
  • useful for multitasking across tabs and documents

Cons

  • logs copied text, so avoid copying sensitive information while it's enabled
  • history is limited to what you copy in the browser, not system-wide clipboard activity

Best for

  • people who copy and paste multiple snippets of text while working
  • recovering text you copied over before you could paste it
  • writers, support agents, and researchers juggling several sources
  • anyone who wants a simple list of recent clipboard entries

Skip it if

  • users who don't want copied text logged, even temporarily, in browser history
  • people who only ever copy and paste one thing at a time

Key features

  • automatic logging of copied text
  • list view of recent clipboard entries
  • one-click paste of any saved entry
  • lightweight, single-purpose interface

What Clipboard History does

Clipboard History watches for text you copy in the browser and saves it to a running list you can open from the toolbar. Instead of losing a snippet the moment you copy something else, you can go back into the extension and paste any recent entry again.

Is Clipboard History free?

Based on its Chrome Web Store listing, Clipboard History is free to install and use. It's a lightweight, single-purpose tool without the tiered plans some other productivity extensions offer.

Is Clipboard History safe?

Because the extension logs text you copy in order to work, avoid copying passwords or other sensitive information while it's active. It's a straightforward utility, but any clipboard-logging tool means copied text is stored somewhere, even briefly.

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Clipboard History: FAQs

Is Clipboard History free?

Yes, based on its Chrome Web Store listing, it's free to install and use.

Is Clipboard History safe to use?

It logs text you copy so it can be pasted later, so avoid copying passwords or sensitive data while it's active.

How do I use the Clipboard History extension?

Install it, then copy text as usual. Click the toolbar icon to see and paste any recent clipboard entry.

How many copied items does Clipboard History save?

It keeps a running list of recent entries; check the extension's settings for any limit on how many are stored.

What are Clipboard History alternatives?

Other clipboard manager extensions offer similar copy-and-paste history features, with varying storage limits and interfaces.

Can I paste an entry from earlier in my clipboard history?

Yes, that's the core function: open the extension's list and select any past entry to paste it again.

Does Clipboard History sync across devices?

Check the extension's listing for sync support; many simple clipboard tools keep history local to one browser.

Why is my copied text not showing in Clipboard History?

Make sure the extension is enabled and that you copied the text after installing it, since it only logs new copies going forward.

Is my clipboard history private to me?

The extension stores your copied text for the extension's own use; avoid copying sensitive data if you're concerned about it being logged.

Can I clear my Clipboard History list?

Most clipboard history tools include an option to clear saved entries from within the extension's popup.